Maintenance Electrician Role
This position is a key part of our maintenance team, based in Birr. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring peak operational efficiency and minimizing equipment downtime.
Key Responsibilities:
* Plan and schedule maintenance activities to meet company standards and minimize equipment downtime.
* Apply practical fault-finding skills and strong understanding of preventative maintenance principles.
* Ensure all maintenance tasks remain within allocated resources for labor and materials, working closely with the Maintenance Manager and Site Accountant.
* Design, estimate, and install mechanical services, engineering equipment, and plant systems in accordance with current guidelines and legislation.
* Monitor and maintain smooth operation of mechanical services, engineering plant systems, and equipment.
* Perform installation, repairs, and scheduled maintenance on refrigeration systems, compressors, motors, pumps, heat recovery systems, ventilation systems, and control mechanisms.
* Actively engage in Lean Project Teams to drive improvements and efficiencies.
* Maintain regular contact with contractors and installers to ensure all installations meet required quality and safety standards.
The Ideal Candidate:
* Holds a Trade Electrical Qualification and evidence of ongoing professional development.
* Experience in food production preferred but candidates from other industrial production backgrounds considered.
* Demonstrates high level of technical expertise, minimum five years relevant experience in similar industry.
* Expertise in Industrial Automation, Moving Equipment, Conveyors, Power Transmission, Refrigeration, PLCs, bearing repairs, Pneumatic/Hydraulic systems, and electrical machinery essential.
* Adheres to high standards of safe working practices and awareness.
* Possesses excellent problem-solving and analytical skills for effective fault diagnosis.
* Strong communication skills and ability to work well in team environment.
* Capable of both written and verbal communication with colleagues at all levels of organization.
* Self-motivated with ability to work independently without close supervision.
* Able to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.