Job Description

Overview:

Mylar Specialty Films (Formerly Dupont Teijin Films) is a leading global producer of PET and PEN polyester films specialising in film products and related services for markets and industries including Battery Materials, Durable Cards, Electrical Insulation and Capacitors, Flexible Electronics, Healthcare, Imaging Media, Labels, Packaging, Photovoltaics and many more. Mylar Specialty Films is a 50/50 Joint Venture between Celanese Corporation and Teijin Limited. The business has approx. 2000 employees worldwide with manufacturing sites in Asia Pacific, America and Europe. The UK production site is based in Dumfries, Scotland, and the Global Research & Development Operation is based at Wilton on Teesside. We currently have a vacancy at our Dumfries Site for an experienced Control/Electrical Technicians to join our maintenance team.


Responsibilities:

Mylar Specialty Films have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Control Technicians to join our maintenance team.


Successful applicants will have completed a recognised apprenticeship in Control/Electrical Engineering and will preferably have experience carrying out a similar role in a manufacturing/industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities and Experience

You will,

Become part of a flexible maintenance team required to maintain production equipment and maximize availability of the production assets through a combination of reactive, preventative and predictive maintenance methods. Work alongside day and shift teams, and support and mentor existing control apprentices. Maintain safety standards of equipment and work area and perform all duties in a safe manner in accordance with the company policies.

Qualifications:

The preferred candidates should have:

Completed recognised apprenticeship in Control/Electrical Engineering General working knowledge of PLC systems in particular Siemens S7 and Allen Bradley would be advantageous. Experience of operation and integration of SCADA systems Experience of control instrumentation and systems associated with process control. Sound understanding of 3 phase AC distribution. Variable speed drive experience - both AC and DC Understanding and experience of statutory electrical tests and inspections Willingness to learn. Ability to work and communicate in a team. Adaptable and flexible to support on site outside of normal working hours when required Experience of Computerised Maintenance Management System desirable
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and a valid work permit, if required.



This is a full time, permanent position working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday days with a requirement to work longer shifts, as required, which includes 12-hour day shifts, night shifts and weekend working. If you are interested in working for a global, innovative company, please apply via our recruitment website.