Shift Engineer Job Description

Shift Engineer Job Description

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Shift engineer provides regular monitoring and oversight of critical building infrastructure support systems including HVAC, process gas delivery, and other EBL support systems.

Shift Engineer Duties & Responsibilities

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Sample responsibilities for this position include:

To carry out testing to Emergency Services eg, standby generator, sprinkler system, emergency lighting and assist in fire alarm testing
Work alongside the Operations shift team to ensure adequate continuous operating cover
Capability to implement emergency plans
Support the commissioning of the Kochi plants to ensure the start-up is successful
Direct experience in operation of large Steam Methane Reformers for hydrogen production or similar technologies for example ammonia, methanol Experience in Cogen and Gas Turbine operation would be an advantage
Minimum 5 year experience in gas, petrochemical, or related industries preferably from Ammonia, HYCO or methanol process industries with an engineering degree or min 10 years of experience in the Ammonia, HYCO or Methanol process with a graduate degree or diploma in chemical Technology with a Boiler Operation Certificate ( class 1 or class 2)
Minimum 2 year experience in shift Engineer positions typically worked as shift in charge or supervisor
Responsible for engineering and maintenance projects
Performs and/or monitors maintenance and preventative maintenance projects
Supports hotel departmental maintenance programs and executes daily, weekly and monthly checklists

Shift Engineer Qualifications

Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.

Licensing or Certifications for Shift Engineer

List any licenses or certifications required by the position: FMEA, BTEC/HNC, EPA, ASQ, IPC, CFC, NZ, AP15, II, NDT

Education for Shift Engineer

Typically a job would require a certain level of education.

Employers hiring for the shift engineer job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and High School Degree in Engineering, Construction, Real Estate, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Manufacturing, Graduate, Science, Chemical Technology

Skills for Shift Engineer

Desired skills for shift engineer include:

Chillers
BMS
Critical infrastructure UPS
Generator
Life safety systems
Statistical Process Control
Advanced functions
Macros and pivot table capability
Gas operations and engineering
Malayalam will be an added advantage

Desired experience for shift engineer includes:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering from an ABET accredited university
Manage and provide support with ongoing changes and continuous improvement projects Project Win SPC, automated machine
Third level qualification in a Science/Engineering discipline (Preferably Polymer Science/Engineering or Mechanical Engineering)
Good knowledge and application ISO 9001/2000 or ISO 13485 environment, coupled with a knowledge of
FDA regulations and other standards
Good experience in the preparation of Technical Documentation

Shift Engineer Examples

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Shift Engineer Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a shift engineer. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for shift engineer
  • Maintain the guest rooms, public space and heart of the hotel areas in good repair by performing various tasks related to a variety of trades including plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, painting, wall covering and tilling to ensure an attractive and well maintained hotel
  • To work under supervision in areas covered by statutory regulations (gas, electric)
  • Ensure the lines/equipment are in a safe state, correcting any defects in a timely manor
  • Ensure adherence to housekeeping and hygiene standards within the work area
  • Participate in audits (carried out by internal auditors and external auditors)
  • Support and ensure lines are operating at maximum efficiency to ensure all production plans are achieved on time and to quality standards
  • Lead continuous improvement of the performance of the equipment
  • Communicate with engineering colleagues and support functions to ensure continuity
  • Define, plan and lead the necessary maintenance tasks delivering on time handovers
  • Lead and co-ordinate breakdown engineering activities for the lines
Qualifications for shift engineer
  • Good knowledge of SAP and Track wise
  • Good experience in CAPA system management, incident report and MRB
  • Good experience in Validation
  • Good Experience in complaints analysis and reporting
  • Experience in moulding, process validation and working in a clean room environment
  • Good physical condition, as position is physically demanding
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Shift Engineer Job Description

Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of shift engineer. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for shift engineer
  • Ensure right first time completion of all line repairs and maintenance activities
  • Take ownership for own training plan with support from your manager
  • Applies knowledge of engineering principles to design products such as chemical engineering systems including reaction vessels, filtration systems, ion-exchange skids, piping and vessel systems
  • Conversant in the selection of commercially available equipment, which may include pumps, valves, pipe fittings, in-line components and filtration systems
  • Generates and is fully conversant with Process Flow Diagrams, Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and Process Data Sheets
  • Assists in the preparation and approval of design documents and plant modifications, including supervision of designers in document development in accordance with approved procedures, processes and design requirements
  • Perform basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting and preventive maintenance work orders
  • Report maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries
  • To repair or replace furniture, fixtures and fittings, and general appliances throughout the building ensuring minimum inconvenience to the guest
  • Ensure all jobs undertaken are recorded in the defect reporting system
Qualifications for shift engineer
  • Required to have Chicago Stationary Engineer License
  • Should have basic understanding HVAC, electrical, plumbing and carpentry
  • Hotel Engineering Experience preferred
  • BS in Packaging Engineering, or related science
  • Ability to generate and interpret technical documents
  • Experience managing external technical relationships
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of shift engineer. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for shift engineer
  • Ensure that the workshop area is kept clean and tidy at all times
  • Monitor the storage and issue of all materials, equipment and spares
  • Inspect and maintain all equipment, to ensure that it is in safe and working order and to either report or repair any defects found
  • Control the safety and security of all hotel tools
  • Ensure the security of masters, sub master and maintenance keys and inform the Chief Engineer of any discrepancies
  • Ensure that operating routines and standards are maintained throughout the day whether the Hotel is busy or not
  • Be flexible throughout the working day, so as to meet demands from the guest
  • Record consumption of gas, water and electricity on a daily basis and try to conserve energy without reducing or suppressing the comfort of the customer
  • Inform all other departments of work being carried out in the Hotel
  • Organise the day to day running of the maintenance department in the absence of management
Qualifications for shift engineer
  • Trained to a Mechanical and Electrical minimum craft level, ONC, HND Level preferred
  • Strong Pneumatic experience and able to read drawings and fault find complex problems
  • Control and automation knowledge on liquid batch manufacturing (Siemens S5, S7, Eurotherm, InBatch)
  • Worked under minimum supervision and a self starter with the ability to react quickly
  • A proven background of delivering the high performance levels whilst leading from the front
  • Awareness of quality/Good Manufacturing Practice
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Shift Engineer Job Description

Job Description Example
Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of shift engineer. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for shift engineer
  • Contribute to the Health and Safety committee
  • Make proposals for improvements to the Hotel
  • You will be required to work a shift pattern as the business needs
  • Manage a team of 12 Shift Technicians across 2 shifts on a 12 hour 4 Day cycle
  • Be an active member of the shift team to resolve EHS, Quality and Operational issues within the shift
  • Manage a comprehensive Preventive and Corrective Maintenance programme in assembly and corrective maintenance in all other operational areas of the site and ensure that documents are audits ready to meet compliance and regulatory requirements
  • Working with the Process Engineers, identify areas of problems/opportunities in existing equipment and detail possible improvements following up with production, tool room and outside resources as appropriate
  • Manage small improvement projects as required
  • Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives as appropriate – Kaizen, Lean, LDMS, Blitzes
  • May be required to act as back up user to the site computerised calibration tracking system
Qualifications for shift engineer
  • Experience of a KPI focussed environment
  • Familiar with national codes and standards appropriate to the Chemical Engineering discipline
  • Recommends new equipment, concepts and techniques to improve performance, simplify design, reduce costs, correct design flaws
  • Extensive experience as a Process/Chemical Engineer
  • 2nd Class HVAC or Refrigeration License
  • Must be able to exert physical effort in transporting 50 pounds
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Shift Engineer Job Description

Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for a shift engineer. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for shift engineer
  • Identify development and training needs of direct reports and coordinate with immediate manager to prepare a comprehensive plan
  • Other duties as requested by the Maintenance Leader
  • Support the operation of all GMP/ Non GMP manufacturing systems (Process Automation Systems, Manufacturing Execution Systems, IT & Labs) in the Manufacturing facilities at Devens, MA
  • Provide Troubleshooting support and guidance of Automation-IT systems in support of manufacturing operations
  • Investigate the root cause of Automation-IT problems and propose solution to prevent recurrence
  • Support the configuration, testing and implementation of process control solutions to a variety of complex technical problems
  • Ensure the documentation of the knowledge base on how to resolve issues encountered, thus facilitate the job for future activities
  • Responsible for the proper operation of the plant room and planned preventive maintenance
  • Assists the Repairs and Maintenance Team Leader in all aspects of the operation as requested
  • Prepares weekly schedules in accordance with workload and priorities in coordination with the Chief Engineer
Qualifications for shift engineer
  • Endure various physical movements throughout the work areas, reach up and down, and remain stationary at times throughout work periods
  • Troubleshooting manufacturing equipment, cGMP, and maintenance services experience preferred
  • Degree in Engineering, ideally Electrical, Mechanical or Production Engineering
  • Preferences will be given to candidates with Six Sigma Green or Black Belt qualifications
  • At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role, with at least two years direct people management experience
  • Must be able to work and communicate in a cross functional environment

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