Overview
Electrical Engineering Technician
Reporting to the Engineering Manager - you will deliver a high-quality electrical maintenance service to production, and be part of a multidisciplined team of Fitters & Electricians delivering maintenance work.
Responsibilities
Providing both reactive & planned maintenance support to the full site
Carry out installations & commissioning of plant/equipment & trouble shooting of same
Carry out basic programming & diagnostic of plant & equipment
Contribute to the efficiency of the operation by maximizing uptime of machinery & minimise downtime in production & utility areas
Carry out the execution of the preventive maintenance programs
Troubleshooting using PLC Programs (Allen Bradley, Siemens, General Electric & Schneider Electric PLCs)
Technical support for all the plant facilities (including but not limited to compressed air & refrigeration)
Support & participate in all environmental, H&S & quality activities
Carry out engineering work orders in a timely & safe manner while maintaining adherence to cGMP
As part of the Maintenance team, you will need to work with equipment suppliers on new equipment, installations, & modifications
Have working knowledge/experience with a "Lock -out Tag-out" programme
Adhere to all site policies on Quality, H&S, e.g. clean overalls, clean work boots, hair nets, hearing protection, hand washing, LOTO etc
Assist the H&S team in carrying out risk assessments of new & existing machines
Ensure H&S training is rolled out to the Maintenance team
Closely monitor line, machine performance & improve where possible
Fully support the line leaders/ line support i.e., Overtime, shifts cover, phone support & callouts
Overseeing contractors on site
Provide general maintenance support as designated by supervisors/manager to include any or all the following areas: process equipment; HVAC equipment; refrigeration; packaging equipment
Provide the Eng Dept with the highest levels of support.
Analysing plant downtime levels & implementing effective strategies to increase uptime
Ensure Engineering Manager & other Managers kept informed of developments within their areas
Qualifications/Experience/Skills
A relevant third level qualification in Engineering or time-served Electrician or fitter (Electrical/ Mechanical Qualification/ Mechanical Experience)
Min 3 years' experience in a maintenance role, planned & reactive maintenance skills
Working knowledge & experience of relevant Health, Safety & Environmental legislation
Understand Food Safety policies & legislation (BRC & ISO)
Excellent written & verbal communication skills
Ability to manage time effectively & meet deadlines
Strong problem-solving skills, as well as an analytical, decisive approach
Exp of a wide range of motor control systems & process temperature controls & pneumatics
Exp using a computerised maintenance management system (CMMS)
Exp of safety systems utilising Isolation / lock-off procedures, risk assessment & permit to work
Flexible & adaptable
Strong team player with ability to work on own initiative
PLC/ PC Control Systems experience
There will also be a requirement to be on-call in this role at times.
There are two shifts - 6am to 2.30 pm or 2.30 pm to 23.30 with a 10% shift allowance for the later shift.
There is a weekly rotation of shifts too.
There is on site parking but you will need to have access to a car.
You will need to be a eligible to work in Ireland without sponsorship to be eligible for this role.
Please apply to be considered.
Skills
electrical engineering; electrical maintenance; problem solving
Benefits
shift allowance
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