Project Engineer - Gateshead, United Kingdom - Zenith People LTD

Zenith People LTD

Verified Company

Gateshead, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Zenith People are working with our client who are looking to recruit an experienced Electrical Project Engineer with an in depth knowledge/experience in Managing CAPEX Projects.

This is a hands-on role with a 50/50 split between Office and Shop Floor.

Reporting into the Project Engineering Manager, the Project Engineer will specify and manage both CAPEX and OPEX projects to suit the needs of the business whilst supporting the maintenance, manufacturing, quality and other departments as required.

As ProjectEngineer, you will help support the electrical side of the repair and maintenance of the company's equipment on site providing first line support for breakdowns, carrying out fault finding and repairs, therefore ensuring that the plant operates effectively.

You will also be expected to carry out planned servicing, inspection and installation work when required, whilst supervising subcontractors.

Person Specification

Essential Skills and Experience

Electrical Engineering qualification. (HNC or equivalent).
PLC knowledge and Control experience.
Ability to use own initiative to fault find manufacturing equipment faults.
Demonstrated ability to work on own initiative.
Flexibility with working hours is a necessity.
Experience of preparing contract documentation and administration of contracted works.
Ability to produce clear, concise technical reports.
Ability to establish good working relationships with clients and colleagues.
Ability to identify problems and come up with innovative, costeffective solutions in any of the multifunctional aspects of engineering design work.
Persistent in their approach to problem solving and organisational skills.
Capacity to manage time and information effectively, ability to prioritise tasks in line with business strategy.
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to adapt language as appropriate to the situation be open, and nondefensive.
Capacity to take in other perspectives, to listen, understand and provide constructive feedback after considering all feasible possibilities.
Be able to get things done and make things happen and thrive on the challenge of achieving results
Possess the ability to work productively, efficiently & effectively with initiative and drive under tight timescales and pressure whilst maintaining attention to detail and quality.
Possess the ability to implement and manage change in the business.
Ability to manage multidisciplinary (including civil and mechanical) projects to ensure achievement of goals on time and within budget.
Ability to learn new skills and undertake training.