Graduate Civil Engineer – Aughinish Alumina Ltd.
Join to apply for the Graduate Civil Engineer role at Aughinish Alumina Ltd.
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 multidisciplinary engineering group, this position will provide the successful candidate 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.
Responsibilities
* Perform and assist with structural designs of new and existing structures.
* Carry out visual inspections of key structural assets and develop condition reports and recommendations concerning their structural integrity.
* Work with draughtsmen to complete structural tender and construction drawings.
* Develop structural scopes of work, including design details utilising relevant Codes of Practice together with Aughinish specifications.
* Liaise with contractors, PSCSs, and other stakeholders before, during and after construction, to ensure full understanding of the scope and accurate implementation of projects in the plant.
Qualifications
* Degree qualified, ideally with a BEng in civil or structural engineering or related discipline.
* Good appreciation for structural steel and reinforced concrete design.
* Ability to design from first principles, develop design concepts, understand 2D drawings, and produce 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, capable of integrating quickly into a team environment and genuinely committed to developing a career with us.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary and holiday benefits.
* Excellent pension.
* Family health insurance (VHI).
* Sports and social club with onsite gym.
* Comprehensive training, upskilling and educational supports.
Benefits
Medical Aid / Health Care, Pension, Gym, Sports & Social Club.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Aughinish Alumina is an equal opportunities employer.
#J-18808-Ljbffr