General information

Location

Chirk  

Reference

2024-11477  

Position description

Job title

Electrical Energy Control Engineer

Contract type

Full-time

About us

Kronospan is the world leading manufacturer of wood panel boards. At Kronospan we pride ourselves on delivering “Wood Perfected” and have invested in innovation since 1897 and no more so than now.
As the world leader in the production of wood based panel products, we are seeking a loyal, conscientious and analytical leader that will add real value to the plant.

Main duties and responsibilities

Kronospan Ltd. produces the electricity and process heat which is required for the production process of wood-based products via its self-sufficient generation facilities fuelled by natural gas. This comprises three Wärtsilä spark-ignited gas engines with 9.7 MW generation capacity each and two Siemens gas turbines with a rated capacity of 6.44 MW each.
The role of the Electrical Energy Control Engineer includes all aspects of the technical management of the generation facilities. This includes the following aspects:

• Management of existing maintenance contracts for the engines and turbines with the suppliers
• Plan shutdown dates upfront with the senior management and align these with other site shutdowns to minimise the downtime as far as possible
• Outline the scope of service work in collaboration with the suppliers and supervise it to ensure satisfactory performance
• Prepare job specifications for approved suppliers to conduct repairs and other service works which are not covered by existing maintenance contracts
• Isolate the plant’s machinery for all kind of repairs and service work to ensure a safe working environment
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety requirements and take appropriate action to eliminate deficiencies which have been detected
• Maintain records of the plant’s efficiency and analyse the performance data for abnormalities
• Propose improvements to the plant’s design where deemed necessary
• Maintain and improve the company’s maintenance management system
• Provide ad-hoc response to unexpected breakdowns and failures

Requirements

The suitable candidate should provide the following knowledge and experience to perform in this role successfully:

• Bachelors’ degree or equivalent qualification in mechanical, process or electrical engineering
• Sound knowledge of internal combustion engine technology, experience with gas-fuelled engines is a plus
• At least 3 years of experience in the maintenance of industrial machinery; preferably experience in the maintenance of medium speed 4-stroke engines, waste heat boilers and/or gas turbines
• Basic understanding of synchronous alternators and high voltage networks
• Profound knowledge of best engineering practices in mechanical and electrical engineering
• Awareness for safe working procedures and a strong commitment to a permit-to-work system
• Good understanding of electrical control systems, in particular 24V DC control circuits
• Advanced analytical skills to comprehend the interaction of different components and sub-systems in the context of the overall plant and the site’s production process
• Ability to communicate efficiently with stakeholders like suppliers, authorities and internally
• Structured way of working and advanced planning skills to meet deadlines
• Commitment to a call-out rota system to respond to breakdowns immediately at any time

What we offer

A high competitive salary and bonus package
Continued development with challenging and rewarding work