Position Purpose
- Support automation runoff and ensure successful transfer of plant automation from engineering commissioning to operational ownership.
- Ensure strong technical systems processes and programs are established, for both in-house and 3rd party management groups.
- Sustain ongoing excellence without deterioration.
- Lead reliability strategy and support for all CHEP plants that have CHEP equipment.
- Lead network continuous improvement efforts to meet and sustain global standards for operational performance and equipment reliability. Improve technical skills and competencies across the network to develop world class in-house maintenance programs.
- Identify opportunities for growth with new equipment and future technologies while supporting the engineering team in its development.
Must be willing to travel up to 30%.
Major / Key Accountabilities
Support Process Engineering in the development and execution of Capital Expenditure (CapEx) projects.Support pre-installation site assessments and technical skills assessment at sites prior to equipment installation.Ensure automation projects meet initial production ramp schedules and achieve budgeted performance objectives.Support equipment Qualification and Verification to ensure smooth transition from Engineering installation to Operational ownership.Provide technical leadership for process optimization in controls, networking, electrical and mechanical standards.Support deployment of preventive & predictive maintenance and spare parts systems.Lead programs to monitor and improve Process Reliability (PPH, MTBF and MTTR) on equipment across the network.Lead, support, and develop in-house maintenance teams, personnel, and programs to improve equipment reliability.Support and influence 3rd party management group maintenance teams and programs.Support in-house plant managers to improve Process Reliability, Cost / Cgen and utilization of new technologies.Provide feedback to engineering and equipment suppliers on continuous improvement learnings (through the ECR process) for future equipment and technologies.Collaborate with engineering on trials and pilot programs for new technologies.Measures
Achievement of budgeted savings and capacity expansionProcess ReliabilityNetwork Performance MetricsQualifications
Essential Qualifications : BS in technical disciplineDesirable Qualifications : BS Electrical or Mechanical EngineeringExperience
5 years in an automation environment with proven skills in PLC and controls equipment.Plant floor leadershipExtensive experience of working in a health and safety conscious environmentSkills and Knowledge
Excellent interpersonal skillsAllen-Bradley ControlLogix control systemsYaskawa robotic automation systemsTeam / Personnel management skillsProficient in Microsoft SuiteLean / Six SigmaLanguages
Essential : English Desirable : French