Job Title
To provide best-in-class engineering design and project management services to the operating business through innovative, cost-effective solutions carried out in a safe and consistent manner throughout the business.
Main Responsibilities
* Ensure engineering projects are delivered to budget and in compliance with company Health & Safety Policies, Technical Standards, and Procurement Guidance.
* Support the lime operations team, site-based electrical control, and reliability functions with technical and design leadership during plant improvement, safety compliance, and process optimization projects.
* Support the engineering management function, providing representation for the department, reporting directly to Location Manager Carlow.
* Support the continuous development of junior engineering team members and support Location Managers in supervisory roles where required.
Reporting Structure
Reports to: Location Manager - Carlow
Direct and Indirect Reports: Management and Health & Safety of contractors, site-based employees working on projects.
Key Internal Relationships
* Location Managers - Carlow & Ennis, Operational.
* Maintenance Team - Mechanical & Electrical Lime Safety - Health & Safety Co-Ordinator.
* Electrical Control Engineers - External Site Mechanical, Electrical, and Process Teams.
Key External Relationships
* Suppliers - Engineers, Designers, and Consultants Contracting Company Management & Employees.
Accountabilities
* Ensure compliance with statutory Health and Safety requirements, company, and local SHE policies.
* Proactively manage health and safety performance and behavior of external contractors to continually improve safety practices and standards.
* Support the engineering function.
Outputs (Results Required)
* To design, scope, and implement projects.
* Take ownership and responsibility of the budget and phasing priorities for individual capital projects to ensure delivery is to the agreed outcomes in terms of plant performance, usage, or safety.
* Ensure all projects are designed to achieve the lowest cost of ownership possible.
* Identify opportunities for cost saving on projects and developed solutions.
* Develop relationships with key stakeholders.
* Provide direction and supervision for external contractors.
* Drive zero harm culture, reduction in AIFR.
* Support mental health awareness within the department.
* Engage in the departments tracking of short and medium-term resource requirements for electrical/Mechanical projects to highlight subsequent threats and opportunities.
* Engage in the departments reporting processes to feedback findings to the above tracking, covering assessment of existing contractor performance (value, H&S, and skills ratings etc).
* Also, develop working relations with new potential installation companies, equipment suppliers, and specialist resourcing.
* Engage start of project decision-making process for selection of contractor, budget setting, and project direction.
* Support in the creation and delivery of Capex CIAs.
* Deliver effective solutions that meet the needs of site production and the business.
* Deliver projects within agreed timescales and technical standards.
* Deliver projects efficiently and professionally.
* Deliver best practice and process continuous improvement to the business.
* Optimise project delivery in terms of energy saving, spares compatibility, and automation.
* Ensure an efficient and appropriate allocation of resources to projects.
* Optimise contractor skills and performance to deliver quality projects efficiently and safely.
* Build sense of teamship within project delivery group.
Qualifications, Experience, Skills/Knowledge
* Degree or equivalent in a Mechanical/Electrical Engineering discipline preferred, (Trade level considered, subject to experience).
* IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH General Certificate advantageous.
* Minimum of 2 years mechanical biased experience in an industrial environment, particularly in roles covering project engineering, plant safety, and process optimisation works.
* Good understanding of Irish standards and statutory legislation.
* Material handling plant experience and working knowledge of plant processes would be preferable including selection and procurement of equipment.
* Experience of solving complex problems, troubleshooting, and RCA based plant improvement opportunities.
* AUTO CAD, Windows including Excel, Word, Power Point.
Core Competencies
* Collaborates, Demonstrates Self-Awareness, Being Resilient, Courage Band Competencies: Business Insight, Manages Complexity, Resourcefulness Ensures Accountability, Develops Talent, Drives Engagement.
Project Management Competencies
* Industrial Plant Operating and Process Control Knowledge Site / People Skills Process Electrical Design Project Management Estimating/Scoping/Concepting Procurement selection of Equipment and Resourcing Contract Placement & Management Wider Project Environment, team, and working group interactions.
Personal Attributes & Behaviours
* Leadership capabilities and leads by example: innovative, inspirational, and works on own initiative and demonstrates the expected behaviors.
* Have a relentless desire and hunger to improve and innovate.
* Demonstrate confidence with a wide range of colleagues, stakeholders, and shareholders; maintain confidence and stay calm during difficult situations; make decisions that may be unpopular whilst explaining the rationale to justify the decision.
* Think ahead and take action to ensure team skills and capabilities meet future business needs; understand the aspiration and potential of the team, identify and develop junior roles.
* Understands bigger picture and key details simultaneously: anticipates barriers and resolves challenges.
* Promotes a team working environment through strong interpersonal and communication skills Builds personal integrity and credibility Challenges conventional solutions: Continuous improvement methodologies and practices Thinks strategically and executes safely and effectively Strong, clear, and direct communication style Excellent interpersonal skills: supportive, builds trust and respect at all levels.
Legislative Requirements
* Ensure the department complies with Irish legislation, with specific regard to safety, health, environmental, and employment laws including Clogrennane Lime Rules of Business.