Maintenance Supervisor

at  Air Liquide

HOW WILL YOU CONTRIBUTE AND GROW?

We are looking for a Maintenance Supervisor based in Stoke-On-Trent and sites around it (ideal candidate location would be Manchester area based on our locations).
This role will be a hands-on role offering support to the UK Plant EIM Manager and to provide strong leadership skills to the Maintenance Department.

You will be providing engineering solutions, primarily through hands on reactive maintenance and planned preventative maintenance schedules on the production plant & equipment at our filling plants. You will deal with sub contractors and design authorities who will assist in the execution of other maintenance work according to engineering best practices, procedures, standards and IMS to ensure 100% compliance in all areas. Keeping accurate up to date records of equipment calibration and certification is a key part of this role. You will also assist in managing small installation improvement projects across the whole IPG operation. The role will involve traveling between other IPG plants across the country to assist and cover other regional IPG Engineers if required.

• Perform on time maintenance via constructive planning with the production team and sub-contractor.
• Undertake the maintenance work as per procedures and standards, along with engineering best practices.
• R epair and replacement of parts on cryogenic pumps and Industrial packaged gas filling systems.
• Carrying out daily, weekly and monthly inspections and record using the dedicated computer maintenance management system.
• Communicate and report potential production and/or safety related problems that may affect people (employees and surrounding public), the business and the assets. Provide a “Can do” service to the production department.
• Local site spare parts management (efficient spare part stock level allowing good productivity and in line with budget expectations).
• Ensure all statutory inspections are logged. File relevant paperwork accordingly for safe keeping.
• Write reports on defects or recurring issues.
• Provide accurate information to support the Capex process.
• Ensure all quality and safety procedures are followed.
• Work with the Engineering Team to define and formulate solutions for obsolescence and upgrades.
• Assess every job individually.
• Observe the work area and report any unsafe conditions or behavior and report it to their line manager, propose corrective actions.

You will be providing engineering solutions, primarily through hands on reactive maintenance and planned preventative maintenance schedules on the production plant & equipment at our filling plants. You will deal with sub contractors and design authorities who will assist in the execution of other maintenance work according to engineering best practices, procedures, standards and IMS to ensure 100% compliance in all areas. Keeping accurate up to date records of equipment calibration and certification is a key part of this role. You will also assist in managing small installation improvement projects across the whole IPG operation. The role will involve traveling between other IPG plants across the country to assist and cover other regional IPG Engineers if required.

• Perform on time maintenance via constructive planning with the production team and sub-contractor.
• Undertake the maintenance work as per procedures and standards, along with engineering best practices.
• R epair and replacement of parts on cryogenic pumps and Industrial packaged gas filling systems.
• Carrying out daily, weekly and monthly inspections and record using the dedicated computer maintenance management system.
• Communicate and report potential production and/or safety related problems that may affect people (employees and surrounding public), the business and the assets. Provide a “Can do” service to the production department.
• Local site spare parts management (efficient spare part stock level allowing good productivity and in line with budget expectations).
• Ensure all statutory inspections are logged. File relevant paperwork accordingly for safe keeping.
• Write reports on defects or recurring issues.
• Provide accurate information to support the Capex process.
• Ensure all quality and safety procedures are followed.
• Work with the Engineering Team to define and formulate solutions for obsolescence and upgrades.
• Assess every job individually.
• Observe the work area and report any unsafe conditions or behavior and report it to their line manager, propose corrective actions

Desirable knowledge and know-how specific to the role:

• PLC, SCADA, drives and automation experience.
• Knowledge of Cryogenic processes and cryogenic storage and pumping systems.
• Compressor and Cooling systems.
• The use of Computer Purchasing systems and SAP.
• Knowledge of maintenance software systems.
• Preferred Qualifications are HND/HNC in an Engineering subject or relevant experience backed up with completed Engineering Apprenticeship
• IOSH working safely or NEBOS