Mechanical Section Engineer

The role of Mechanical Section Engineer

We are currently seeking an experienced plant-based engineer to join our team at Liberty’s Stocksbridge facility as a Mechanical Section Engineer. In this role, you will promote the continuous improvement efforts of our operation in creating value and driving sustainable outcomes.

Reporting to the Department Engineer, and as a partner with the process manager and quality functions, the Mechanical Section Engineer will see you responsible for leading the engineering function within your area. You will be required to engage with your team, as well as internal and external technical specialists, to provide engineering input to support and improve the operations of your area of responsibility. You will be actively involved in driving, monitoring and maintaining the engineering blueprint in accordance with change and design control procedures. You will be capable of working effectively across a variety of stakeholders to ensure optimal outcomes for the business.

Benefits

• 35 Holiday Days
• Private Healthcare
• Retail Discount Scheme
• Up to a combined 16% pension contribution
• Access to Free Parking
• Career Development and Training
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance & Income Protection
• Excellent opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team in a rapidly expanding company with exciting development opportunities

As a Mechanical Section Engineer your responsibilities will include:

• To ensure that all plant and people operate within and comply with Liberty Speciality Steels policy and statuary Health, Safety and Environmental legislation.
• Determine, monitor and control the engineering resources and materials needed to satisfy the operational requirements of your area.
• Devise and develop planned maintenance and inspection schedules.
• Provide technical and engineering expertise to process and quality managers in your area
• Identify and assist in the preparation of development opportunities in your area, resulting in the continuous enhancement of engineering and production performance.
• Assist in the training and continuous development of the of a multi discipline engineering team
• To lead and co-ordinate investigations, identify root cause and implement solutions to any problems occurring within your area of responsibility.
• To monitor and drive KPIs for your area of responsibility

About You

You are a performance and achievement oriented professional with leadership potential, who is motivated by exceeding expectations and providing excellent results.

You have the ability to both react swiftly and succinctly when events arise as well as thinking ahead to develop and improve the assets in your area. You work well with technicians as a mentor and collaborator.

Your previous background in plant engineering and maintenance will see you well placed for the challenges of this role. To be successful you will demonstrate the following criteria:

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering (HNC or higher depending on other experience)
• Plant engineering experience
• Desirable to have experience and knowledge of Vacuum Arc Remelting furnaces/Vacuum induction melting furnaces
• Detailed knowledge of complex processes, the associated machinery and control systems
• Well-developed communication and relationship building skills and an ability to work with various stakeholders from diverse backgrounds;
• An understanding of risk management;
• Strong root cause analysis and problem solving skills with a collaborative approach to finding practical solutions;
• MS Office skills;
• Experience with a CMMS.