Location: Rathowen, County Westmeath, IrelandCompany: BitrecruitClient / Employer: Occupop
Role Purpose (Summary)
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Technician is responsible for electrical and mechanical problem‑solving, plant reliability support, and technical expertise for site facilities and utilities (including compressed air, refrigeration and steam). The role supports Production in achieving targets by ensuring equipment operates safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory and company standards.
Key Responsibilities
Autonomy
Conduct routine inspections and monitoring of plant and equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Perform calibration and testing of equipment, alarms, and instrumentation in line with CMMS schedules and vendor requirements.
Complete planned mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks and record all work accurately within CMMS.
Respond promptly to plant and equipment failures, carrying out repairs or replacements as required.
Manage required spare parts to maintain reliability and minimise downtime.
Own and apply the site permit‑to‑work systems (general permits, LOTO, hot works, etc.).
Use remote monitoring tools such as BMS to verify plant performance.
Participate in planned shutdowns, coordinating work with management.
Influence
Liaise with subcontractors to ensure timely, safe and effective completion of maintenance activities.
Work collaboratively with Production, Engineering, Technical and EHS teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
Contribute improvement ideas to enhance plant reliability and operational efficiency.
Demonstrate compliance-focused behaviour and foster a culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement.
Complexity
Diagnose and resolve mechanical, process and electrical issues using sound engineering principles.
Support a high-volume manufacturing environment requiring fast problem-solving and prioritisation.
Assist with general plant, services and WWTP maintenance.
Balance routine PM work with reactive maintenance in a dynamic production setting.
Skills / Preparation Requirements
Education & Qualifications
Qualification in instrumentation an advantage.
Multi‑skilled or cross‑skilled capability desirable.
HACCP, Manual Handling and other relevant compliance training beneficial.
Knowledge & Experience
Experience in facilities or maintenance engineering within a manufacturing environment (advantageous).
Ability to read electrical and hydraulic/pneumatic drawings.
Experience supporting technically challenging applications.
Strong capability in diagnosing and troubleshooting issues in a fast‑paced environment.
Experience interacting with suppliers, internal customers and external contractors.
Core Skills
Results driven with a continuous improvement mindset.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Compliance focused with strong attention to detail.
Effective communication skills (internal, cross‑functional and external).
Computer competency and familiarity with CMMS.
Team player with initiative and ownership.
Working Conditions
Frequent presence required in production and utility areas.
Work may occur in chilled or refrigerated environments – appropriate PPE required.
Interaction with contractors and cross‑functional teams is routine.
Participation in an on‑call roster and response to out‑of‑hours breakdowns may be required.
Effort Requirements
Standing for extended periods, lifting, and repetitive tasks may be required.
Must practice safe manual handling and follow rest and rotation guidelines.
High degree of focus, organisation and ability to work within defined timelines and budgets.
People Management Responsibility (if applicable)
This is an individual contributor role; however, it requires coordination with subcontractors and collaboration across maintenance and production teams.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Safety compliance and zero harm performance.
PM adherence and CMMS accuracy.
Downtime reduction and response effectiveness.
Quality and compliance performance.
Cost and energy/resource efficiency.
Additional Information
Responsible for ensuring all work is completed accurately and with due diligence.
Must uphold all Health & Safety, ethical and quality standards.
Expected to contribute to site improvement initiatives and share technical learnings.
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