Electrical and Automation Engineer

Main Purpose of Job:

To manage the Noodle or Chocolate Manufacturing lines of the factory with regard to Electrical & Automation Maintenance and ensuring No unplanned downtime. Supply (may include in-house generation) and distribution of electricity to ensure that it is at all times safe, reliable, secure and sustainable. It covers low, medium and high voltage installations. Provide factory/site engineering with the required competence on Factory Automation System (FAS), Process Control System and Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to effectively  support manufacturing operational activities and continuously improve manufacturing performance. The role has a shared responsibility of tasks together with production, warehouse, QA and auxiliary services etc to ensure full requirement and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Management responsibilities:

Define, propose and monitor the plans and objectives of the electrical team in accordance with the Engineering Policy, Key Principles and the Electricity & Automation Manufacturing Execution System (E&AMES) Activity as outlined in the Nestl Engineering Excellence (NEE) master document.

Propose and implement work processes, procedures and technical resources relating to the electrical & automation team.

Lead and coordinate the electrical & automation team and maintain competencies, motivation and performance to achieve the teams mission and objectives.

Propose and control the electrical & automation component of the site M&I budget and any capital projects.

Propose and monitor electricity in accordance with the key performance indicators. 

Demonstrate and promote the company's values within the electrical & automation team.

Ensure work place safety and effective communication of Safety, Health and Environment to all team members.

2. Functional responsibilities:

Ensuring line availability / healtiness of high-speed manufacturing lines and ensuring highest level of efficiency and performance from the lines.
Ensure that all personnel performing electrical & automation related activities are legally trained and certified. Question the impact on product safety/quality, people safety and environmental during execution of any activity.

Ensure at all times the technical integrity/performance of the electrical energy supply and distribution.

Ensure at all times safe installations and operations through proper design, protection systems, procedures and training.

Liase with the site Safety Officer on electrical & automation matters relating to safety, electricity distribution, energy conservation, legal compliance, complaints etc.

Coordinate with Production, Quality Management and Engineering to resolve any electrical & automation issues.

Supervise and coordinate electrical & automation maintenance and project work by electricians, automation technicians and contractors.

Ensure proper management of electrical & automation documents (manuals, diagrams, instrument data sheet, software packages/licenses) through efficient filing and archiving procedures.
Manage the capturing of electrical energy related information and the distribution of this information to the required stakeholder.

3. Maintenance and Improvement of electrical & automation assets.

Execute the maintenance of the electrical & automation equipment in accordance with the Nestl Maintenance Strategy using Consequence Driven Maintenance (CDM) as the multi-disciplined approach to proactively maintain/improve the fixed assets and Asset and Maintenance Management (AMM) as the process to manage the asset lifecycle.
Adopt the Maintenance Excellence vision by striving for the M&I "Proactive Domain".Monitor plant and equipment to ensure optimal operation and reduction of planned and unplanned downtime.Develop and implement maintenance and inspection plans to ensure reliability, sustainability and security of electrical distribution infrastructure.Ensure technical integrity and performance of automation equipment.

4. Installation of new electrical & automation assets

Ensure that the justification, request for approval and reporting are in line with the Guidelines for Capital Investment.
Ensure that new installations are designed with a high degree of flexibility to better enable the operations to adjust to a changing environment keeping in mind safety and the issues relating to the environment.Facilitate the introduction and implementation of new technologies in coordination with local, market, central technical and PTC engineering.

5. Continuous Improvement

Initiate and drive Continuous Improvement (CI) in electricity supply and distribution with the aim of achieving optimised plant performance.
Ensure that all members of the team play an active role in assisting the client in improving the energy usage and reducing waste across the site through continual improvement initiatives.

We are Nestl, the largest food and beverage company. We are 308,000 employees strong driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Our values are rooted in respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity and respect for our future. With more than CHF 91.4 billion sales in 2018, we have an expansive presence with 413 factories in more than 85 countries. We believe our people are our most important asset, so we'll offer you a dynamic inclusive international working environment with many opportunities across different businesses, functions and geographies, working with diverse teams and cultures. Want to learn more? Visit us at www.nestle.com.Nestl is committed to the accessibility of its recruitment process. If you require an adaptation during the recruitment process, please talk to your recruiter so we can support you effectively. All information will be treated confidentially.

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