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 TEAM 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.
KNAUF TURKEY is proud to be part of the Knauf Group. We have a 91-year heritage in gypsum building products manufacturing and have big plans for the future. 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 İZMİT PLANT as ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE ENGINEER.
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:

• Responsible for periodical, predictive, preventive and corrective maintenance activities.

• Increasing efficiency in maintenance processes by applying Kaizen, 5S and other continuous improvement methods
• Developing solutions to optimize energy consumption by making analyzes on energy management and efficiency,
• Keeping track of equipment and spare parts required for maintenance and repair work
• Carrying out maintenance work in accordance with occupational safety and environmental policies,
• Keeping maintenance records and reports regularly.
• Installation and start-up of new equipment. Preparing of maintenance plans of the new equipment and follow-up the maintenance plans.
• To prepare procedures, instructions and technical specifications
• To ensure the coordination of relevant companies and plan necessary training on machines and production lines in order to ensure the best maintenance of machines and production lines
• Analyzing system failures and performing root cause analysis

What we’d love for you to have:
We are interested in you as a person: your attitude, behaviors and values. As long as you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don't already have, we'd love to speak to you. If you have experience in the following areas – this is an added advantage:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field
• Fluency in English
• At least 5 years of experience in electrical maintenance in production facilities
• Kaizen, 5S and continuous improvement techniques knowledge
• SAP-PM knowledge
• Energy management & energy efficiency knowledge
• Able to read electrical circuit diagrams and diagnose faults,
• Preferably experienced in PLC systems and automation
• Aware of working in accordance with occupational safety rules,
• Teamwork, solution-oriented and analytical thinking skills
• For male candidates, they have completed their military service,
• Preferably with an energy manager certificate
• To have knowledge on subjects such as power electronic circuits, low and high voltage panels, power distribution systems, generator, and UPS systems.

What happens next?
We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process - so we have committed to replying to your application as soon as possible.