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Our client, a major global logistics business, is looking for a Senior Facilities Maintenance Specialist to join their team at a large, highly automated air hub. You'll focus on troubleshooting and improving controls solutions for automated material handling equipment (MHE), including conveyors, sortation systems, scanners, cameras, scales, HMI systems and control cabinets.

Your main goal will be to develop and put in place maintenance regimes that keep these systems reliable and compliant. You'll also manage vendor performance against contract terms and lead local initiatives to improve maintenance solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor, troubleshoot and repair systems to keep availability high for the teams on siteCarry out weak-point analyses, develop concepts and implement measures to optimise conveyor and building technology processesDrive continuous improvement of MHE system availability and run internal training for the maintenance teamSolve complex issues across controls, fieldbus and IT platformsDeliver technical and non-technical system training to different business groupsReview contracts in a structured way to decide whether new or revised elements are needed to meet operational, cost or legal requirements, and coordinate the approval and rollout of agreed changesResearch supplier capabilities and recommend viable alternatives to managementCoordinate cross-functional projects to install, replace or upgrade equipment as part of a lifecycle strategy, including reviewing new predictive maintenance methods with a central maintenance departmentControl supplier costs in line with contract terms and company policies, checking that all work is justified and approved before paymentSupport budgeting with input on expected changes to maintenance contracts, and advise on capital replacement needed to keep MHE systems reliableBuild strong relationships with suppliers, hold regular performance and compliance reviews, and secure commitment to any corrective actionsWork closely with local management to set and prioritise maintenance solutionsCollaborate with the Operations Technology team, controls specialists and mechanical maintenance specialists to solve interdisciplinary problems and make sure mechanical and control systems work together smoothly

Essential Requirements

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or automation technology, or a comparable qualification such as a German Meister in electrical engineering or automation technologyAble to read and understand technical documents and wiring diagramsExperience with PLC-based production systems, including troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley and Siemens preferred)Experience with SCADA and HMI systemsWorking knowledge of warehouse control systems and telegramsKnowledge of machine safety regulations, safe working practices and the CE Machinery DirectiveStrong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex problems to teams across the businessFluent German and at least B2 EnglishAvailable for a late shift one week in every four, Monday to Saturday (starting at 16:30), with regular day shifts the rest of the time

Desirable

Master's degree in electrical engineering or automation technologyExperience maintaining automated parcel sortation systemsAble to help troubleshoot IT architecture for production systems, including managed switches, Windows Servers and remote loginExperience with EPLAN, Microsoft Visio and AutoCADSix Sigma knowledge, including data analysis and process improvementProject management experienceExperience with IBM Maximo (CMMS)

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
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