PE Global Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join a leading energy infrastructure facility based in Edenderry.
The Role
Our client is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to become part of a high-performing maintenance team within a large-scale power generation plant.
The facility operates with small, focused maintenance teams, working under the leadership of a Maintenance Engineer.
The successful candidate will report directly to the Maintenance Engineer and will be responsible for executing a range of mechanical maintenance activities, ensuring optimal plant performance while adhering to strict safety, environmental, quality, and operational standards.
Key Responsibilities
Support the mechanical maintenance function to maximise plant availability, reliability, and efficiency while maintaining safe systems of work.
Ensure effective use of spare parts in line with budgetary controls and maintain accurate records within the Maintenance Management System.
Deliver maintenance plans and team objectives safely, efficiently, and within environmental compliance limits.
Assist the Maintenance Engineer with planning activities and broader maintenance functions as required.
Carry out fault finding, diagnostics, and troubleshooting across plant equipment.
Perform routine inspections and support operational activities where necessary.
Demonstrate proactive problem-solving capabilities and take initiative in resolving maintenance issues.
Contribute to the implementation and continuous improvement of the Plant Business Management System, including safety procedures and permit systems.
Execute preventative maintenance and assigned tasks, ensuring accurate reporting through the Maintenance Management System.
Maintain all required quality and compliance documentation.
Promptly report any issues that may impact plant performance or safety.
Comply fully with all Health, Safety, Environmental, and Welfare regulations.
Actively participate in performance management processes to support both individual and team objectives.
Requirements
Relevant technical qualification (e.g. HND, Higher Certificate, or equivalent experience in mechanical maintenance).
Minimum of 3 years' experience in a large-scale industrial, energy, or infrastructure environment.
Strong understanding of mechanical maintenance principles within a process or power generation setting.
Experience in fault finding, maintenance planning, and plant operations is advantageous.
Knowledge of project management principles; formal certification (e.g. PMP) or postgraduate qualification is desirable but not essential.
Familiarity with the Irish energy or infrastructure sector is an advantage.
Excellent technical reporting, communication, and organisational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with maintenance systems and MS Project is beneficial.
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