automation engineer

Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within the Maintenance Department could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.

We are a global manufacturer of construction materials and within our Group, our 41,500 team members in 90 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.

Our global reach in 90 countries continues to grow and we are looking for passionate, ambitious people to help us achieve our goals. We are all led by the same core values and believe in the powerful potential of large companies to have a positive impact on the world. We are now looking for another team mate to join us in Amfilochia Plant as Electrical Maintenance Supervisor with expertise in Automation.

Can you say ‘yes’?

Do you treat your colleagues with respect?

Do you always have the customer in mind?

Do you act with future generations in mind?

Do you like to seek out opportunities to grow and develop?

Do you have a proven track record of delivering results?

What you’ll be doing:

• Supervise and coordinate daily maintenance activities for electrical systems

• Lead a team of technicians, assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and providing guidance

• Diagnose and resolve breakdowns and equipment malfunctions efficiently

• Implement preventive maintenance plans and ensure timely execution

• Manage spare parts in cooperation with spare parts Supervisor

• Collaborate with other departments to optimize machinery performance

• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Quality standards

• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and equipment performance in cooperation with maintenance planner

Qualifications:

What you will be dealing with:

• Involvement in complex interventions (all types).

• Realize technical expertise (deep inspection before overhauls).

• Train new hired shift technicians following competency list (Skill matrix).

• Technical documentation owners: electrical diagrams, PLC programs, drives program, work instructions

• Execute technical studies for improvements with business cases.

• Manage technical obsolescence of electrical / electronical components

• Identify improvement roadmap for maintenance team

• Identify improvement roadmap for assets

• Measure performance – dashboard - track PDCA progress.

• Maintenance plan owner.

• Spare parts stock definition owner

• Local SAP-PM (or equivalent) administrator

• Digital leader for maintenance

What we would like you to have:

We care about you as an individual, your attitude, behaviors and values. Since you have the will to learn anything you need for the role you don't already have, we want to talk to you:

• 5 years experience technician in PLC automation

• Technically skilled

• Leadership Abilities

• Business Acumen

• Safety Awareness

• High voltage expertise

• Factual and data driven mindset

We’ll provide: 

• Competitive salary based on qualifications

• Private health insurance

• Hardware equipment (laptop, mobile phone)

• Continuous training and professional development opportunities