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Repair Engineer

13.00 to 23.00 Years   Chennai   20 Feb, 2021
Job LocationChennai
EducationNot Mentioned
SalaryNot Disclosed
IndustryNot Mentioned
Functional AreaNot Mentioned
EmploymentTypeFull-time

Job Description

As a maintenance engineer youll be responsible for the continuous running of equipment and machinery. Using computerised systems, youll oversee routine maintenance and organise repairs. Youll also be involved with control and monitoring devices and occasionally in the manufacture of items that will help in maintenance.Your role is vital to the efficiency, development and progress of manufacturing and processing industries. Working with other professionals, youll improve production facilities, reduce the incidence of costly breakdowns and develop strategies to improve overall reliability and safety of plant, personnel and production processes.ResponsibilitiesAs a maintenance engineer, youll need to:

  • design maintenance strategies, procedures and methods
  • carry out routine maintenance work and respond to equipment faults
  • diagnose breakdown problems
  • fit new parts and make sure equipment is working correctly
  • carry out quality inspections on jobs
  • liaise with client departments, customers and other engineering and production colleagues
  • arrange specialist procurement of fixtures, fittings or components
  • control maintenance tools, stores and equipment
  • monitor and control maintenance costs
  • deal with emergencies, unplanned problems and repairs
  • improve health and safety policies and procedures
  • work with specialist equipment, such as programmable logic controllers (PLC), which control machinery on factory assembly lines
  • write maintenance strategies to help with installation and commissioning guidelines
  • ensure there is continuous cover of the machinery and equipment in case of breakdowns.Working hours
Youll usually work around 40 hours a week. On occasion it may be necessary to work unsociable hours, in order to coordinate the work with technicians and minimise downtime.Many plants operate 24 hours a day, all year round and, in some industries, maintenance engineers work shifts that cover nights, weekends and early mornings.What to expect
  • Your usual place of work will be a plant, site or factory. The work may involve extended periods working on the factory floor and to tight deadlines in response to breakdown emergencies.
  • Self-employment or freelance work is sometimes possible, as a self-employed contractor on a specialist plant or equipment, in engineering consultancy or on contract project work.
  • More men than women enter this field of engineering, but the number of women is growing. There are also initiatives in place to try and encourage more women into the industry through organisations such asWISEandWomens Engineering Society (WES).
  • Depending on your employer you may be required to visit sites during the day and some roles require working away on a continual basis at client or site installations.
  • Overseas work is possible if you have a specialist knowledge area.
  • electrical and electronic engineering
  • manufacturing engineering
  • mechanical engineering
  • production engineering.
Some employers will accept college qualifications instead of a degree and related courses include:
  • BTEC certificate in operations and maintenance engineering
  • City & Guilds certificate in engineering.
Its possible to become a maintenance engineer by starting as an apprentice fitter or technician. To do this, youll need to build up experience and will usually need to take further qualifications to progress through the career.Researching companies thoroughly is important and will enable you to find out about employers who offer sponsorship on engineering courses. Many employers start recruiting in the autumn term.It can be useful to get student membership with a professional body, to keep up to date with developments in the industry and to start making contacts. Relevant organisations include:Youll need to show:
  • business skills, as you may be responsible for managing budgets, leading a team and liaising with suppliers
  • the capacity to understand a range of engineering functions and procedures
  • the ability to lead and motivate others
  • teamworking skills to work cooperatively and liaise with people at all levels
  • the ability to negotiate with, and persuade others
  • good diagnostic and problem-solving skills
  • the confidence to respond positively when under pressure
  • people-management skills.
Work experienceEmployers place great value on related work experience as it shows that relevant skills and knowledge have been acquired. Specific requirements can vary for each job and some employers may want you to have previous experience in another area of engineering.Gaining experience through sandwich or vacation placements will be useful and other work related to manufacturing or production can help to illustrate your relevant skills.

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