Job Description

FACILITIES PROJECT ENGINEER

Location: EMEA, United Kingdom, Slough

Ref: JOHNCRANEEMEA01941

Division: John Crane

Job Function: Operations



John Crane is more than just one of the world\'s leading providers of engineered technology. We supply and service the products used by our customers in process industries for their mission-critical operations, many of which involve extremely challenging conditions. Our outstanding reputation for designing and engineering high-quality, durable, customised solutions is globally recognised.

We are now looking to recruit for a Facilities Project Engineer to support the maintenance and improvement of our impressive manufacturing plant in Slough. You will be responsible for assessing the facility\'s resource requirements, designing, and optimising the facility\'s layout and critical operational systems, and overseeing the maintenance of infrastructure and equipment.

Utilising your excellent project management skills, you will be involved with multiple discipline projects to include the maintenance of existing equipment, machinery, and facilities, also, refurbishments and new upgrade schemes.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Gathering and analysing data and reports.
• Determining facility and equipment specifications.
• Managing the Asset Management Systems.
• Analysing project costs and preparing budgets.
• Designing and overseeing the implementation of facility expansion, layout, various systems, and quality controls.
• Evaluating operational systems and facility infrastructure to ascertain and improve operational efficiencies.
• Support the site Services Co-Ordinator, planning and coordinating infrastructure and equipment maintenance schedules and activities.
• Coordinating and overseeing contractors performing maintenance activities.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, building codes, and health and safety standards.
• Preparing reports and compliance documentation.
• Develop project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans conferring with management as appropriate.

Diversity & Inclusion

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

The Individual

Technical Skills & Experience

• Degree / HND / HNC educated in an appropriate technical subject.
• Background within a manufacturing plant environment.
• Several years\' experience in facilities and managing external contractors.
• Ability to develop and implement utility plans, perform system evaluations, and establish operational efficiency.
• Experience with CAD, MS Office and Asset Management Systems.
• Effective in running multiple discipline projects concurrently, within time and budget.

Competencies & Attributes

• Decision making ability and influencing skills.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Time management and organisational skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-driven with good attention to detail.

As well as a competitive salary offered, with a great benefits package, you will be offered a personal training and development plan with real opportunities to progress in your career at John Crane.

About Smiths

At Smiths we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver market-leading innovative solutions that meet our customers\' evolving needs, and touch the lives of millions of people every day. We are a FTSE100, global business of around 14,600 colleagues, based in 50+ countries. Our solutions have a real impact on lives across the planet, enabling industry, improving healthcare, enhancing security, advancing connectivity and supporting new homes. Our products and services are often critical to our customer s\' operations, while our proprietary technology and high service levels help create competitive advantage. We welcome colleagues with a curious mind, who are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea of working at a business with a 170+ year history of innovation, and five global divisions, all experts in their field.

About John Crane

John Crane (www.johncrane.com) is a global leader in rotating equipment solutions, supplying engineered technologies and services to process industries. The company designs and manufactures a variety of products including mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems and predictive digital monitoring technologies. John Crane customer service is accessed through a global network of more than 200 sales and service facilities in over 50 countries. Fiscal year 2016 revenue was greater than 1 Billion USD (\xc2\xa3830m). John Crane is part of Smiths Group (www.smiths.com), a global leader in applying advanced technologies for markets in threat and contraband detection, energy, medical devices, communications, and engineered components.

Smiths Group