Aughinish Alumina, situated on a 1,300-acre site on the Shannon Estuary, is one of the leading industrial plants in Ireland. It is the largest Alumina Refinery in Europe, producing approximately 2 million tonnes per annum of product that is the primary raw material for the production of aluminium. The company also has a 150MW Combined Heat and Power Plant. Aughinish Alumina has a history of continuous improvement and innovation and is now considered to be a world leader in the industry.
Working as part of a multidiscipline engineering group, this position will provide the successful candidates with the opportunity to work on a wide range of heavy industrial plant and equipment through our capital and maintenance project programmes. These include new structural designs and/or reverse engineering of existing structures for large plant and equipment, process vessel foundations, pump and process equipment bases, pipe bridges, concrete bunding, plant process drains, buildings, extensions, alterations, overhead steel structures for process loads and/or operations for cranes and lifting beams etc.
We're looking for bright, ambitious graduates with a genuine interest in team-based problem solving to develop a career with us. Our plant processes are designed with our core values in mind and we aim to train you to become one of our engineers of the future.
The Candidate Will
* Perform and assist with structural designs of new and existing structures.
* Carry out visual inspections of our key structural assets and develop condition reports and recommendations pertaining to their structural integrity.
* Work with draughters to complete structural tender and construction drawings.
* Develop structural scopes of work, including design details utilising relevant and applicable Codes of Practice together with Aughinish specifications.
* Liaise with our contractors, and our PSCSs, before, during and after construction, to ensure full understanding of the scope, accurate and to successfully implement the projects in the plant.
Our Alumina Refinery has been successfully operating for over 40 years. We manage a significant Asset Life Extension programme which aims to identify and repair/replace the most critical elements of our fixed assets on site. In addition, we continually manage large capital projects aimed at modifying, upgrading or otherwise improving elements of our production processes.
What We Look For
* Degree qualified, ideally with a BEng in civil or structural engineering discipline along with related work or project experience
* Good appreciation for structural steel and reinforced concrete design
* Ability to design from first principles, develop design concepts, understand 2D drawings, capable of good sketches for design development
* Natural problem solver with strong engineering aptitude, excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Interest in heavy industry manufacturing
* Enthusiastic and energetic with the ability to integrate quickly into a team environment and genuinely committed to developing a career with us
What We Offer
Excellent benefits package reflects our leading edge standing and includes:
* Competitive salary and holiday benefits
* Excellent pension
* Family health insurance (VHI)
* Sports and social club with onsite gym
* Comprehensive training, upskilling and educational supports
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Aughinish Alumina is an equal opportunities employer.
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