Overview
Automation Technician
Contract Duration/Type: Permanent
Location: Grange Castle
Hours: 39 Hours per week
Role Summary
The automation technician will work with the Veolia Maintenance and Calibration team. He/she will liaise with the contract team, client engineering and equipment vendors for all issues relating to the automated systems in the assigned building, including BMS, QBMS, MCS, and VPE. The role involves resolving automation issues relating to utilities plant and equipment to ensure maximum uptime. Project work and reliability work are part of the role as required by the current client.
Day to Day of the Role
* Maintenance and troubleshooting of all client’s automated systems
* Coordination and supervision of vendors and sub-contractors on site
* Completion of all related documentation in compliance with site and regulatory rules and guidelines
* Delivery of delegated engineering tasks in compliance with good engineering practice and all regulatory, statutory and corporate requirements
* Update stores spare lists as appropriate when required
* Keep training current in line with client’s requirements, i.e. SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), EWIs (Engineering Work Instructions), etc.
* Review Maintenance Task Lists, SOPs, EWIs, and other relevant documentation to instigate necessary changes post-review
* All on-site work to be carried out in accordance with site EHS (Environmental Health and Safety) and Veolia EHS rules and guidelines
* Liaise with client Automation group
* Any other activities as directed by the Veolia Contract Manager
Required Skills for the Role
* National Craft Certificate (or equivalent) in appropriate electro-mechanical/electrical/instrumentation discipline
* Cert/diploma/degree (or equivalent) in appropriate electro-mechanical/electrical/instrumentation discipline
* Experience of SCADA / PLC
* Analogue / Digital IO systems
* Loop checking
* Electrical, schematic and circuit diagram reading
* Process automation experience
* Troubleshooting/repair of Low Voltage Electrical Systems
* Good organisational skills
* Experience in pharmaceutical environment
* Good documentation skills
* Team player
* Attention to detail
* Methodical & analytical approach to work
* Good problem solving and troubleshooting ability
* Good initiative and proactive attitude in approach to duties
Work Eligibility
Please note: If you are an EU/EEA national, you will be asked to show proof of right to work in Ireland. If you are a non-EU/EEA national, you will require current and valid permission to work and reside in the Republic of Ireland. Information on legislation and guides to obtaining work permits is available on the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation website.
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