GENERAL SUMMARY

To provide mechanical design and process engineering support on dairy, brewery and food projects to the Engineering, Project Management and Sales activities of the company.

Working in a team-based environment, consisting of Process Engineers, Automation Engineers, Project Managers & Sales Staff, the applicant will be responsible for design leading to successful execution of major capital projects, of up to 18 months duration.

The position will include sales support, office-based design, and will extend from time-to-time to consultancy, site service visits and commissioning periods on customers sites.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)

1. Designs, develops, and tests all aspects of mechanical components, equipment, and machinery allocated within the allocated budget and timescales in accordance with contractual requirements and in line with current SPX designs.
2. Produces both design and manufacturing drawings (Line diagrams, Plant and Pipe work Layouts, Pipe work Isometrics, Material take-offs, Foundation drawings, Equipment drawings, Fabrication drawings).
3. May oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment such as centralized heat, gas, water and steam systems. Undertakes site surveys and works on site as required.
4. Evaluates mechanical products to determine their cost-effectiveness and efficiency. Prepares purchase requisition instructions by interpreting specifications and quotations, etc.
5. Applies basic/standard fundamental engineering principles, theories, and concepts to techniques, methods and practices of scientific/technical field.
6. Handles well- defined or routine problems, using standard practices and procedures with direct supervision.
7. Contributes to the completion of routine technical tasks. Collaborates with team to generate new ideas for innovative business growth.
8. Correctly interprets information contained in the contract and develop detailed designs to satisfy technical and commercial requirements of the contract.
9. Supports the sales department as required
10. Work is closely supervised. Follows specific detailed instructions.

SKILLS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Educated to Higher National Diploma level or equivalent in Chemical, Food, Mechanical or similar Engineering / Food Technology.
• Sound knowledge of Process Plant Layout and pipe work design for Processes and Services for the Hygienic Industries.
• Use of AutoCAD and 3D drawing packages for drafting purposes.
• Ability to work from outline basic design data and information and develop into fully production type drawings suitable for manufacture and/or site installation.
• General knowledge of the design requirements of the Hygienic Industries.
• 0–2-year experience with food or chemical industry plant designing.
• Time Management
• Word processing / spread sheeting
• Must be a fluent English speaker

COMPETENCIES

Adaptability

Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.

Building Customer Loyalty

Effectively meeting customer needs; building productive customer relationships; taking responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Communication

Clearly and succinctly conveying information and ideas to individuals and groups in a variety of situations; communicating in a focused and compelling way that drives others’ thoughts and actions. Engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.

Continuous Improvement

Originating action to improve existing conditions and processes; identifying improvement opportunities; generating ideas, and implementing solutions.

Continuous Learning

Actively identifying new ideas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application.

Contributing to Team Success

Actively participating as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals.

Initiating Action

Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.

Managing Work

Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completely efficiently.

Work Standards

Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SPX VALUES

All SPX divisions are committed to the effective use of the SPX Values. It is important that all employees understand and utilize these values when performing the duties of his/her position.

QUALITY

Quality encompasses all aspects of SPX’s business, and every employee shares the responsibility to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity relating to product, process and the quality system. All employees have an obligation to identify and record any such nonconformity, and through designed channels, initiate and recommend solutions.

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