Assistant Engineering & Maintenance Manager

Assistant Engineering & Maintenance Manager

Tirlán Portlaoise Feed Mill

Tirlán

Tirlán, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands.

Tirlán owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal Nutrition.

We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of over €3 billion, and circa 2,000 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations.

Role Profile

We have an opportunity for an Assistant Maintenance Manager based in Tirlán Portlaoise Feed Mill. Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, the primary focus of this position is to assist in the management of the maintenance function. The role encompasses a number of functions which include responsibility for Risk, Environmental and  Maintenance Contractor management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing of planned and unplanned maintenance work in conjunction with the site Production team.
• Assist in supervision of Maintenance Team and  assigning of daily tasks.
• Ensure proper use of tools, PPE and safe work procedures.
• Ensure Workplace safety procedures are followed I.e. LOTO, Confined Space Entry, Hot Work Permits etc.
• Coordinate and Control of Maintenance Costs, and be discrete in the management of private information.
• Maintain Maintenance Logs and equipment histories via the maintenance System on site.
• Assistance in preparation of CAPEX documentation.
• Participate in Energy Management and operational improvement projects.
• Prepare reports, analyse data and make recommendations for improving plant operations and resolving maintenance related problems.

Requirements

• Engineering or Technical Background – Focus on mechanical engineering (milling / grain plant equipment) with good knowledge of electrical principals, plc’s and process control.
• Competent in Office applications and Processes
• Competent in undertaking installation / repair work
• Interested in updating own knowledge base and acquiring new skills
• Team player & work on own initiative
• Trustworthy and Competent individual.

About Us

Through our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safety and state-of-the-art manufacturing we bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market.  Our new and vibrant headquarters in Kilkenny City operates as a collaboration hub where multi-functional teams come together in a hybrid work environment.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

We believe in the value of difference. We know that different perspectives, life experience and backgrounds can drive innovation and deliver growth.

We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status.

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Profile description:

We have an opportunity for an Assistant Maintenance Manager based in Tirlán Portlaoise Feed Mill. Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, the primary focus of this position is to assist in the management of the maintenance function. The role encompasses a number of functions which include responsibility for Risk, Environmental and  Maintenance Contractor management.