Distilleries Engineer

4 weeks ago


Islay, Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom Beam Suntory Full time
Job Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Distilleries Engineer to join our team at Beam Suntory.

About the Role

This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, supporting the current Bowmore and Laphroaig distillery teams to ensure the distilleries operate at extremely high levels of efficiency and safety.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support the distillery teams to maintain equipment to the highest standard through detailed Planned Preventative Maintenance.
  • React quickly to unplanned electrical/mechanical breakdown situations.
  • Support all technical aspects of project work and identify and implement team and individual improvements to plant efficiency or safety.
  • Be the main point of contact for all engineering work at Bowmore distillery/Laphroaig distillery, feeding back to Distilleries engineering manager.
  • Focus on Lean Manufacturing through OBSW, including EHS, Visual Management, Autonomous Maintenance, 5S, and Focused Improvement.
  • Plan and engage in Planned Preventative Maintenance with inspections carried out to a high degree of detail and on time.
  • Operate a rigid Permit to Work system, ensuring all contractors supply job-specific Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
  • Engage in Hazard Awareness reporting and action, ensuring identified hazards are eliminated/mitigated.
  • Carry out maintenance and repair under Lockout Tagout (LOTO) system of safe working and update LOTO records.
  • Implement an autonomous maintenance programme through operator training.
  • Analysis of poor/declining performance and implementation of effective and sustainable solutions.
Requirements
  • HNC in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Multi-Disciplinary Engineering.
  • Recognized Engineering Apprenticeship.
  • Experience within the Scotch Whisky Industry or a similar FMCG environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal skills, with the ability to use Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Versed in multiple continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, etc.).
  • Possess a valid driver's license, for driving to remote plants.
  • Ability to work across multiple locations and geographies.
  • COMPEX and working toward 18th edition.
  • PLC programming.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.


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