Job Description

Where You'll Work & The Scope:
Vishay Newport, a leader in the development of power semiconductor products which improves efficiency in electronic systems for consumer, industrial, automotive, medical, and military applications, is currently seeking a Facilities Technician. This position will be located in Newport, South Wales, U.K.
Shift : rotating days and night , 12hrs shift on Wed, Thurs, Friday and every other Sat. (7am -7pm)
Key duties and responsibilities

• Ability to carry out fault finding and fault rectification on electrical, mechanical and pneumatic systems, often using the site BMS to assist with plant operation and identification of problems
• Operation of Facilities plant and equipment and interrogation of site BMS system
• Perform and record the results of both planned preventive maintenance and unplanned maintenance on facilities plant and equipment including CHP.
• Routine monitoring of facilities systems recording shift readings measurements and responding as appropriate
• Performing repairs to plant and equipment either in-situ or utilising workshop facilities
• Responding to site alarms and acting appropriately to ensure condition is rectified as soon as possible
• As part of a team or working on own initiative, ensure scheduled and non routine maintenance is completed correctly and effectively
• Take ownership of assigned areas and proactively drive improvements in energy and operational metrics
• Liaise with Manufacturing/R & M to ensure customer needs are fully met
• Mentoring of colleagues and sharing of expertise to improve the skill and knowledge of the group
• Routine testing on a variety of life safety systems including sprinkler and fire alarm systems among others
• Opportunity for training in all areas as required including but not limited to breathing apparatus, emergency response, BMS, vibration analysis, thermal imaging, etc.

Education and experience

• Engineering Apprenticeship served with ONC or equivalent (desirable) in a related field
• Experience within the facilities department in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience with electrical/mechanical fault finding & repair (pumps, fans, motors, etc.)

Skills Required