DescriptionThe Airport Utilities Support Engineer will play a critical role in managing and maintaining the airport's water infrastructure, including a reservoir, an ageing distribution network, and associated assets. This role ensures operational continuity, compliance with regulatory standards, and supports sustainability objectives. A key responsibility is stakeholder engagement, particularly with Uisce Éireann, to align on water quality, supply resilience, and infrastructure upgrades.The role reports to the Asset Management utilities Technical Support Engineer or their delegate, with responsibility for providing planned and reactive maintenance for assigned engineering systems and equipment across the water utilities, ensuring key performance indicators are met.ResponsibilitiesThe Utilities Engineering Technician is responsible for operating, maintaining, and optimising water assets across Dublin Airport, which includes reservoirs, pumping stations, and distribution networks.This involves implementing both planned and reactive maintenance activities, utilising Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) for scheduling and reporting.The Technician must monitor Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems to ensure accurate incident reporting and efficient system operation.A key part of the role will be ensuring compliance with potable water standards, trade effluent discharge licences, and environmental regulations is a key aspect of the role.The Technician will conduct water sampling and analyse results to promptly identify and resolve any compliance breaches. Supporting internal and external audits and contributing to comprehensive reporting for both stakeholders and regulatory bodies are integral duties.The Technician support as required as the technical liaison with Uisce Éireann and other regulatory agencies, fostering collaborative relationships to support water quality, supply resilience, and infrastructure upgrades.Additionally, the role involves close collaboration with internal teams, including operations, fire services, Health & Safety, and environmental management, to ensure integrated service delivery for the airport's water utilities.Assisting in the planning and delivery of infrastructure upgrades is essential, particularly focusing on ageing network renewal and resilience projects.The Technician is expected to provide technical input for capital projects and support sustainability initiatives that enhance the airport's water utilities.Participation in incident management for water-related emergencies is required, with the objective of ensuring rapid resolution and minimising operational impact.Working alongside the Utilities Technical Support Engineer, the Technician ensures optimal performance and 100% uptime of the airport's water utility systems and equipmentAccurate reporting and incident documentation are maintained using all available systems, including thorough shift handover procedures and end-of-shift reports.The Technician collaborates with the planning team to maximise the use of CMMS for the scheduling, generation, and documentation of all planned, reactive, and corrective works. This includes recording timecards, managing escalations, and completing the necessary workflows, all aimed at analysing and enhancing system reliability and asset management processes.Serving as a point of contact and decision-maker for the handover and escalation of technical issues during shifts, the Technician oversees the onsite management of specialist support contractors. The role also involves identifying and pursuing technical continuous improvement initiatives, developing safety documentation such as P2W, RAMS, and emergency procedures when required.Continuous professional development is encouraged to provide robust technical support to the wider team. The Technician actively promotes health and safety and safe working practices among both team members and contractors, ensuring a clean and healthy environment in all operational areas. This includes regular cleaning, waste removal, and monitoring of facilities.Safe and competent operation of engineering equipment is essential, including scaffold builds, MEWP operation and checks, lifting equipment, forklifts, and more. The Technician develops and delivers technical toolbox talks to support effective service delivery across the team.The Technician is responsible for utilising mobile technologies—such as phones, tablets, laptops, and PDAs—and ensuring system compliance within the team. Continued adherence to Dublin Airport Asset Management Standards, including ISO55001, ISO50001, and ISO45001, is maintained.The Technician will be required to demonstrates flexibility regarding working hours, shift patterns, out-of-hours call-ins, remote technical support, and modern multi-skilling work practices, adapting to the dynamic needs of Dublin Airport's water utilities operations.QualificationsExperienceAt least 6 years' overall experience in a technical role with demonstrable experience on specialist systems.Proven ability to lead and communicate effectively in operational environments.Strong operational awareness with the ability to analyse, evaluate, and prioritise situationsTechnical CompetenceStrong understanding of water distribution systems, SCADA monitoring, and asset lifecycle management.Practical, logical aptitude for electrical and mechanical systems maintenance.Excellent fault-finding and troubleshooting capability.Experience with industrial automated control systems (PLCs, variable speed drives, SCADA, network comms, motor control).Experience with conveyor systems, automation, and building services (mechanical/electrical, life safety, HVAC, security, public health systems).Broad technical understanding of asset types at Dublin Airport.Systems & ToolsProficient in Microsoft Office and CMMS systems.Ability to interpret operational data and apply analytical problem-solving.Personal AttributesGood organisational skills, attention to detail, and time management.Motivated leader capable of working collaboratively and independently.Independent, committed to personal development and continuous improvement.Strong focus on health and safety for self and team.DesirableKnowledge of Irish water regulations and environmental compliance.Familiarity with hydraulic modelling and leak detection techniques.Professional accreditation (e.g., Chartered Engineer) desirable.Education & QualificationsRelevant technical qualification (National Craft Certificate/Standards Based Apprenticeship) in mechanical or electrical discipline or equivalent; or 3rd Level Degree in a relevant discipline