Maintenance
Plant Mechanic
The Bottling Company Mechanical Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of industrial machinery used in bottling operations and utilities. This role requires expertise in mechanical systems, troubleshooting techniques, and adherence to safety regulations. The technician ensures that all equipment operates efficiently, minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity. Additional responsibilities include implementing preventive maintenance programs, maintaining accurate records, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency.
Basic Function:
The Bottling Company Mechanical Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of industrial machinery used in bottling operations and utilities. This role requires expertise in mechanical systems, troubleshooting techniques, and adherence to safety regulations. The technician ensures that all equipment operates efficiently, minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity. Additional responsibilities include implementing preventive maintenance programs, maintaining accurate records, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Machinery Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance, lubrication, and repair of bottling equipment/machinery and utilities. Troubleshoot mechanical issues to ensure minimal disruption to production.
- Technical Analysis: Interpret technical documents, schematics, and work orders to assess maintenance needs. Plan repair and installation processes to optimize efficiency and resource use.
- Installation & Testing: Assemble, install, test, and maintain mechanical components and systems. Ensure all installations meet operational and safety standards.
- Diagnostics & Troubleshooting: Diagnose mechanical faults and identify corrective actions. Utilize diagnostic tools to pinpoint and resolve operational inefficiencies.
- Safety & Compliance: Assess machinery and work procedures to identify safety risks and recommend improvements. Enforce compliance with industry safety standards and company policies.
- Cost & Resource Management: Provide cost estimates for materials and repairs. Upkeep of spare parts and ensure timely availability of resources.
- Equipment Inspection & Documentation: Conduct routine inspections of bottling machinery and mechanical components. Maintain accurate maintenance logs and report findings to management.
- Team Collaboration & Training: Work closely with other technicians and production staff to ensure smooth operations. Provide training and technical guidance to junior technicians as needed.
- Operational Efficiency & Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance equipment performance and reduce maintenance costs. Collaborate with other departments to ensure maintenance activities align with production goals.
- Assist in Production Line: Assist in the production line if necessary during emergencies or as instructed by supervisor/Chief Engineer.
Integrated Management Systems Responsibilities:
- Policy Adherence: Ensure all maintenance activities are performed in strict accordance with Integrated Management Systems (IMS) policies and procedures.
- HACCP Principles: Understand and apply the principles of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) to identify, evaluate, and control hazards that could compromise product safety.
- Environmental Practices: Ensure all maintenance and operational practices adhere to environmental regulations and standards, minimizing environmental impact. Promote sustainable practices within the maintenance team.
- Continuous Improvement: Actively participate in IMS reviews and improvement initiatives, suggesting practical changes to enhance efficiency, safety, and environmental performance.
- Documentation and Reporting: Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, inspections, and any incidents related to IMS compliance.
General Responsibilities:
- Team Collaboration: Be a team player, willing to assist with other operational tasks when necessary.
- Professional Conduct: Maintain a professional demeanor and represent TBC/BNB positively at all times.
- Meeting Participation: Attend all required meetings.
- Workplace Organization: Ensure and maintain a neat and organized workspace.
- Hygienic Practices: Work in a hygienic manner at all times.
- Safety Equipment: Wear the required safety equipment when necessary.
- Reporting: Immediately report any environmental, safety, quality, or food safety irregularities to superiors. Report (near) accidents and unsafe situations/actions immediately.
- Cross-Training: Participate actively in the cross-training program as per the Cross Training Chart.
- Confidentiality: Handle all information confidentially.
- Interdepartmental Communication: Maintain good working relationships and communication with other departments to ensure smooth operations.
- Procedure Compliance: Comply with the procedures and instructions in the Employee Handbook and the IMS manual of TBC/BNB.
- ISO Norms: Adhere to procedures and requirements according to ISO norms.
- Equipment Use: Use equipment, machines, transport means, tools, and materials correctly and safely.
- Personal Protection: Use personal protection materials as regulated by TBC/BNB or as instructed by the supervisor.
- Audit Assessment: Monthly execution of job site inspections on jobs/locations he is responsible for; guarding and performing actions resulting thereof.
- Administration: Supplies periodically administrative data to the HR Coordinator and to the administration on time.
Job Profile:
- Level of Education: MTS/EPI – Mechanical/Electrical.
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years in a similar position.
Personal Qualities & Skills:
- Good communication and organizational skills.
- Flexibility with work hours.
- Initiative and motivation.
- Reliability and trustworthiness.
- Social skills.
- Ability to perform repetitive motions, including bending, reaching, and lifting.
- Knowledge of Papiamento, English, and Dutch.