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Proof Test Coordinator

Middlesbrough
3 weeks ago
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Purpose
Primary role, Creation and updating of Proof Test Procedures to ensure compliance with HSE requirements.
Secondary role, Assist with Asset management compliance.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
Key Accountabilities
Understanding Process P&IDs.
Understanding C&E diagrams.
Department representative in Hazops as and when required.
Liaise with process engineers to expediate changeovers/project work.
Creation and updating of Proof Tests
Auditing completed proof tests for anomalies and compliance.
Involvement with I & E audits, internally and externally
Assist with ongoing Asset Management
Assist Planning department with PM creation for changeovers.
SHEQ
Proactively drive a culture of safety performance (BBS, near miss reporting, TBTs, chemical awareness, process safety management).
Participate in AINMs (Accident, Incident, Near Miss) reviews and assist in the evaluation of the safety status of the workshop.
Participate in safety management related activities including routine plant safety.
Role is primarily office based with possible plant exposure not expected to exceed 2 hours per week
To comply with Procedure QA001, adhere to ISO Standards ISO 9001 (Quality), 18001 (Environmental) and 45001 (Health and Safety), attend HSEQ Training and ensure GMP is demonstrated at all times
Key Performance Indicators
Safety- ensure work is carried out safely and as per company guidelines.
Quality- Ensure job is right first time, minimize rework on equipment by working to quality and performance standards.
Fault finding and improvement activities to reduce repeat equipment failures
Team Building - Participate as required in team building activities.
Communication - Participate communication with engineering and production
Confidentiality- Ensure any sensitive information remains within the company
Others Complete other tasks as required.
Key Interactions
Direction From - Head of Maintenance, E, C & I Engineers. Process Engineers, Planner
Peers - E, C & I Engineer
Mentoring Potential - Apprentices and New Starters
Skills and Qualifications
Education
Essential
Relevant Trade Qualification
Desirable
Ideally with a recognized level 3 education certificate, such as NVQ or HNC, in a relevant engineering field.
Key Skills
Essential
Highly driven and self-motivated, KPI focused.
Enjoys working under pressure of a manufacturing setting.
Good organizational skills.
Excellent communicator, equally comfortable working in a highly technical or shopfloor environment.
Experience in Maintenance.
Familiar with the use of computers for allocating, receiving, and signing off maintenance work.
Desirable
5 or more years pharmaceutical/petrochemical supervisory experience
Over 5 years Engineering experience.
Having a pharmaceutical/petrochemical background

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