Chief Engineer - Chirk, Wrexham, United Kingdom - Kronospan Mdf SL.

Description

Kronospan is actively seeking a Chief Engineer to take overall responsibility of all engineering functions on site at Chirk, Wrexham.

We are the global leader in the production and distribution of wood products used in everything from furniture and flooring to timberframed houses, building facades and construction. In doing so, we help to build a better world. Kronospan is focused on achieving operational excellence with relentless attention to safety and sustainability.

Main duties and responsibilities

To lead the Site Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance teams, providing reactive & proactive support to a varied range of production operations, to ensure: A high level of availability & output from all processes on site
Responsibility of Environment, Health and Safety duties for the maintenance department
Improved equipment reliability & optimisation
Effective cost control, responsibility for site maintenance budget
Compliance with the site operating permit, and other statutory (legal) requirements
COMAH knowledge and operational exposure
Effective contractor control
High standards of engineering
Technical expertise is provided for all maintenance activities
Efficient utilisation of available manpower through effective delegation of tasks, projects and specific responsibilities to Departmental Engineers. Follow up and audit to monitor achievement.
Ensure shutdown programs are prepared, well planned and executed as per schedule
Continuous improvement programme is managed

Requirements

Technical qualifications in an appropriate engineering discipline
At least 5 years proven experience in engineering management
Ideally a wide range of knowledge of engineering principles, as well as chemical process experience
Prior experience of a continuous press process or wood panel board manufacturing would be advantageous
Ability to investigate, understand and resolve technical issues quickly & efficiently
Man Management abilities
Planning & organisation skills
Ability to work under pressure and maintain high standards & a high level of performance

What we offer

A highly competitive salary
Support with further training and qualifications
Exciting and challenging work
The opportunity to work with and learn from, industry leading people who are committed to excellence
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