Project Maintenance Engineer
Location: Drogheda, Co.
Louth
Work Model: 5 days onsite
Type: Permanent
Job ID: JO-
Our client, a heavy-industry manufacturing site in Drogheda, requires an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer.
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the successful candidate will work in a production facility using advanced, energy-efficient technology and will be responsible for maintaining plant reliability, managing contractors, and guiding engineers and technicians across a busy maintenance environment.
The organisation has several upcoming projects, offering clear scope for further progression.
Responsibilities
Lead maintenance activity across a defined plant area
Oversee preventative and predictive maintenance plans
Direct contractors and guide junior engineers and technicians
Plan shutdowns and major overhauls
Troubleshoot failures and improve equipment reliability
Support and deliver large-scale plant improvement projects
Maintain and improve safety and environmental standards
Qualifications
Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering
Minimum 5 years experience in mechanical engineering within Ireland
Strong background in heavy industry, utilities, cement, quarry, mining, or large-scale manufacturing
Proven experience leading people, contractors, or engineering teams
Solid understanding of reactive and preventive maintenance
Ability to plan downtimes, manage resources, and deliver projects
Confident communicator who can influence and guide others
Full right to work in Ireland (no sponsorship offered)
Residing within a commutable distance of the site
Comfortable working onsite 5 days per week
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