Job Title:
Asset Improvement
Engineer – PCM
Engineer
Job Holder:
Reporting to:
Manager Asset Management & Improvement Technology
Business Group:
Location:
Engineering - Technology Group Port Talbot
Date Established:
Strip Products UK
Purpose:
To manage and lead the continuous improvement of equipment availability, reliability and maintainability through condition monitoring to improve product quality and
reduce maintenance cost
Asset
Management
The overall primary role of the Asset Improvement Engineer is to identify and manage asset reliability risks that could adversely affect plant or business operations
and provide suitable and sustainable solutions.
Accountabilities
1
2
Performance Measures
To carry out condition monitoring data collection in area of responsibility,
upload data in the databases, analyse data and report findings the works
area representative, The jobholder must be able to carry out these
activities or organise activities to be carried out by others to a high
standard.
Quality
To manage, monitor and control research, development and
implementation of predictive maintenance technologies in support of
manufacturing maintenance activities across Strip UK – promoting best
practices to world-class maintenance performance.
Safety/Environment
Delivery
Cost
People
Financial
3
To establish, manage and control predictive maintenance techniques in
support of an asset management strategy, incorporating criticality
assessments, failure mode analysis, Tribology, SAP workflow process
development , etc.
4
To provide high level specialist advanced maintenance support across
Strip UK, i.e. provision of trouble shooting expertise, dive reliability based
maintenance (RBM / RCM / TPM) philosophy, defining appropriate
PCM/CBM standards, procedures and processes, specialist advice,
training and coaching activities.
5
To develop site wide PCM/CBM research activities, trials / testing and
documentation in respect to the latest condition monitoring tools and
techniques and, ultimately disseminate information through training
workshops, coaching and mentoring activities.
6
7
To coach, train and develop relevant PCM / Engineering personnel in the
aspects of predictive maintenance and its impact on reliability / asset
management techniques.
Conduct assessments to benchmark predictive maintenance performance
to ensure continuous improvement plans are developed in order to
maximise benefits of PCM / CBM tools and techniques and associated
reliability based maintenance activities.
Skills and Knowledge
An excellent understanding of the various condition
monitoring techniques, together with experience /
knowledge of maintenance best practice methodologies,
i.e. RCM, Risk Based Inspection.
Competencies
Health and Safety
Environmental
Quality Management
Understanding in the use of CSIs, AMS suite software to be
able to create, collect and analyze and report on machinery Products and Processes
condition.
Business Strategy
Understanding of the fundamental vibration issues
Finance
(misalignment, out of balance, looseness, resonance etc)
and ability to detect and advise on effective method of
Change Management
removal.
The jobholder should have a working knowledge of thermal Working with Others
imaging tools and techniques and is able to apply the
Analytical & Problem Solving
method when required.
Techniques
Understanding of basic alignment and balancing tools and
Technical Knowledge
techniques in order to influence methods of maintenance.
Understanding and working knowledge of ultrasonic
acoustic tools and techniques and their ability to detect
machinery issues.
Engineering Standards and
Processes
Information Technology
Excellent interpersonal skills in order to liaise with PCM /
CBM equipment suppliers and manufacturers in order to
trial / test new methodologies and techniques.
The ability to work, both, as part of a team as well as
independently, in a safe and professional manner is
essential.
Be proficient in the use of MS Office applications in order to
produce standards, guidelines, practices and procedures,
as well as compile presentations for the delivery of training /
information in respect to condition monitoring trials / tests.
8
To ensure PCM / CBM equipment maintenance needs are clearly
understood on all safety critical equipment, as required under such
regulations as COMAH, ATEX and Process Safety. Ensuring that any
changes, deemed necessary under the scope of asset management
programme, are properly managed, via the Management of Change
process.
Open to change, promote best practice R and D abilities,
and be willing to try new things
Knowledge of TATA Health and Safety and Quality
systems.
Good communication and interpersonal skills
9
To work within the Health and Safety policy of TATA and align to the
mandatory / statutory requirements, policies, programmes and procedures
as well as all relevant legislative requirements that may be in force, and to
ensure that all actions are enforced by relevant plant based PCM
engineers.
10 To establish and manage inter works and external business units PCM /
CBM exchange of knowledge forums, and predictive maintenance
committee meetings within areas of specialisms, to benefit Strip UK
12 To lead Technology Group PCM / CBM department as the technical expert
in their area of expertise.
The candidate should be capable of conducting failure
investigations (Root cause failure analysis )on a wide
variety of mechanical components. Especially all the
systems and components mentioned below.
Technical report writing
The ability to transpose any failure investigation findings
and recommendations into coherent written reports is a
fundamental requirement. Other types of technical reporting
are also necessary e.g. when dealing with plant
improvements, S.I.R.’s, contract specifications, updating
standards etc.
Context
Asset Management is the systematic and coordinated activities and
practices through which an organisation optimally and sustainability
manages its assets and asset systems.
The Asset Improvement Engineer – PCM engineer expert requires the
candidate to develop in the expert role of PCM / CBM activities. Besides
that, the person needs to be able to develop in the broader role of Asset
Improvement Engineer
The Asset Improvement Engineer is a professional who understands the
principles of performance evaluation and prediction to improve
product/systems safety, reliability and maintainability. This body of
knowledge and applied technologies include, but are not limited to,
design review and control; prediction, estimation, and apportionment
methodology; failure mode effects and analysis; the planning, operation
and analysis of reliability testing and field failures, including
mathematical modeling; understanding human factors in reliability; and
the ability to develop and administer reliability information systems for
failure analysis, design and performance improvement and reliability
program management over the entire product life cycle.
Qualifications & Experience
Dimensions
Ideally pursuing Degree qualifications with potential membership of a
Professional Institution (IMechE, IET).
Tata Steel Strip
Products UK
AP Employment Cost (€m)
This position is seen as the key developer of predictive / reliability based
maintenance activities for implementation across TSSP UK.
Ideally with a knowledge of steel manufacturing processes and heavy
engineering requirements. It is essential that the jobholder is a technical
specialist in the activities outlined.
The jobholder must be a strong communicator, able to explain complex
outputs to all levels within various functions. The ability to understand
and explain this data in a simple, clear manner is essential.
The ability to work, both, as part of a team as well as independently, in a
safe and professional manner is essential.
Good understanding of Asset Management culture and techniques,
together with experience / knowledge of maintenance best practice
methodologies.
Knowledge / experience in the COMAH regulations and the associated
safety requirements / obligations placed on the operators of COMAH
sites.
The strategic nature of this role demands that the jobholder is capable of
handling confidential strategic information in a professional manner.
Sound knowledge of Tata working systems, such as Health and Safety
requirements, Safe Working Practices, safety contacts, topic audits,
Quality Assurance documentation, COSHH, Permitary, PBS/ATW, would
be an advantage.
Self starter personality who can work under minimum supervision with
proactive attitude and able to bring recommendations from investigations
to a successful implementation
Contacts
Business Name / Location:
Organisation
AP FTE’s
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AP Turnover (€m)
No. Direct Reports
…………………….
Internal
External
Director Engineering Tata UK
Central Engineering – Managers
Engineering Manager, Advanced
Maintenance Techniques
External specialist OEM suppliers
and customers up to and including
Director level.
Quality Assurance Auditors
Legal Representatives retained by
TATA
Team Technologists
Works Managers/Manufacturing
Managers
Works Area/Departmental
Engineers/Engineering Managers
Health & Safety Executive
Competent Authority
Police Forces
Project & Design/Development
Engineers
HM Customs
Training Departmental Managers
Government Agencies
Manufacturing Department Team
Technologists & Team Members
Other TATA business units
Agreements
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