Electrical - Life Safety Systems Engineering Technician
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LotusWorks is an Engineering Services provider specializing in managing commissioning, construction services, calibration, operations and maintenance scopes of work within global manufacturing facilities. We partner across the semiconductor, pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, medical device and data centre sectors, delivering cutting‑edge technologies and innovations in a people‑first, inclusive environment.
The Electrical – LSS Engineering Technician will join our team at a biotech client site in Dundalk. You will work alongside LotusWorks mechanical and electrical teams, supporting all life safety and electrical systems (medium, low and extra‑low voltage). Your responsibilities include developing maintenance schedules, coordinating with vendors, and executing maintenance across critical safety systems.
Responsibilities
* Use the site CMMS to schedule, carry out, and record all planned and corrective maintenance activities; design and author database and SQL scripts.
* Execute the maintenance strategy for all life safety systems equipment, including smoke detection, aspiration systems, fire alarm, cause & effect, gas detections, and fire suppression equipment.
* Operate standby and emergency generators, perform refuelling and routine preventive maintenance per site requirements.
* Supply, distribute and inspect emergency lighting (central battery systems); conduct annual duration verification tests; replace batteries as needed.
* Maintain transformers, electrical automation systems (EAS), electrical switching HV and LV circuits.
* Perform all site lighting change outs (bulbs, ballasts, fittings) regardless of access or height.
* Maintain substations; perform primary and secondary injection testing of circuit breakers.
* Conduct visual and thermographic checks and repairs of equipment panels, lighting/small power boards, main boards, and MCCs.
* Maintain, inspect, test and repair all emergency electrical systems, including UPS, lighting, clocks, alarms and remote monitoring.
* Test, maintain and repair the lightning protection system.
* Test, maintain, fault‑find and replace electric motors.
Skills Required
* Experience in life safety systems operation and maintenance.
* Excellent analytical and communication skills.
* Experience with electrical systems (medium, low and extra‑low voltage).
* A willingness to work as part of a multidisciplinary team with cross‑skilling.
* Familiarity with site services agreements and warranties; ability to manage vendor support calls.
* Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other standard computer applications.
Education / Licenses / Certifications
* Electrical trades experience, or a Degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering plus a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
Benefits
* VHI healthcare cover
* Life assurance
* Pension contribution
* Training and educational assistance
* Annual GP check‑up
* Extra annual leave
* Healthcare screening
* Recognition rewards
LotusWorks is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered.
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