Mill Electrical/ Instrumentation Craft Lead
We are Boliden Tara Mines DAC.
Our purpose is to provide the metals essential to improve society for generations to come.
Our vision is to be the most climate friendly and respected metal provider in the world.
Our values are Care, Courage and Responsibility.
Role: Mill Electrical Instrumentation Craft Lead Company: Boliden Tara Mines Location: Navan, County Meath Full-time, Permanent Grade 12
An excellent opportunity has arisen within the company for a Mill Electrical Craft Lead.
Reporting to the Head of Section Mill Maintenance and Electrical Team Leader, the Mill Electrical Craft Lead is responsible for coordinating all aspects of the daily electrical maintenance and development in the Mill Department.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct all duties promoting Boliden's values and best practice relating to environmental, health, safety and quality performance.
Role model Boliden's core values and always demonstrate use of them to drive continuous improvement.
Lead team of electrical crafts people to achieve EHSQ targets and ensure all works are planned and undertaken in accordance with EHS standards and policies.
Responsible for all personnel management and communication for their team.
Work to ensure that all electrical, instrumentation and automation aspects of equipment meet regulatory standards.
Co‑ordinate planned and unplanned preventative and corrective maintenance.
Co‑ordinate, plan and supervise contract maintenance or development work.
Ensure electrical craft team are appropriately trained and competent for tasks assigned.
Undertake, and assist in, the training of team.
Manage staffing levels and leave allocation.
Creating, reviewing and updating SOPs.
Be accountable for those aspects of the Concentrator Division as delegated by Mill Management under pertinent policies and procedures.
Deputise for other mill maintenance dept.
personnel as required.
Other duties as determined by immediate supervisor.
Experience and Qualifications
A qualified Electrical craftsperson/ Instrumentation (QQI Level 6 Craft Qualification) coupled with experience in instrumentation and automation.
A solid understanding of the maintenance and technical aspects of the process.
A minimum of 5 years' relevant experience in heavy industry.
Previous leadership experience would be an advantage.
First aid skills are a requirement for this role; training will be provided if not present.
Knowledge of electrical, instrumentation and automation systems and maintenance management systems.
Involvement in continuous improvement initiatives would be beneficial.
Skills and Capabilities
Proven leadership skills.
Organisational and strategic thinking skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to create and maintain an inclusive culture.
Good communication skills with strong verbal, written and computer skills.
Effective team player along with the ability to work under one's own initiative.
Problem solving skills.
Flexible approach to work.
Influential with a willingness to promote continuous improvements within the company.
IT Skills.
Additional Info
The role is full time, Monday to Friday 07:30 am – 04:00 pm.
Participation in a formal standby/callout arrangement required.
A degree of flexible proactive approach required as part of this role in line with operational requirements.
May need to undertake day‑to‑day tasks in addition to supervisory duties.
Some travel may be required as part of this role.
We strive to achieve diversity and inclusion among our employees and therefore welcome all applicants.
Your application will be processed in accordance with the GDPR.
Closing date for applications is 9th January 2026.
Please apply at www.
Boliden.com and go to the Careers Portal.
If you are a current employee within Boliden, please log on to your Workday account and apply through "Find Jobs".
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