Electrical Maintenance Technician

Veolia Energy Services Ireland Limited; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company is seeking an Electrical Technician for a permanent role in Newtownabbey. The successful candidate will execute preventive and corrective maintenance programs, troubleshoot utilities equipment, and ensure compliance with safety procedures. Candidates require electrical trade qualifications and a proactive approach to their duties. This role promotes diversity and inclusion and welcomes all applicants meeting the minimum requirements.

Qualifications

• Electrical trade qualification required.
• Proactive attitude and hands-on experience with Low Voltage Electrical Systems needed.
• Ability to work within a documented Permit to Work System.

Responsibilities

• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
• Troubleshoot problems with utilities equipment.
• Participate in appropriate training and risk assessments.

Skills

Electrical trade qualification ONC/D, NVQ or City & Guilds

Experience in Industrial Utilities

Ability to read and understand electrical drawings

Attention to detail

Good problem solving and troubleshooting ability

Job description

Electrical Technician | Location: Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim | Duration: Permanent | 39 hours per week

Background: Veolia is a leading environmental services company. We provide a comprehensive range of energy, waste and water solutions and are dedicated to carbon reduction, protecting the environment and building the circular economy.

Overview of the Role

The Utilities Electrical Maintenance Technician is responsible for the execution of the preventive and corrective maintenance program as per the Contract and Client requirements.

Day to Day

• Carry out work as per schedule supplied by the Maintenance Coordinator, Planner and as per site policies, schedules and procedures.
• Troubleshoot problems with utilities equipment as necessary and as directed by site supervisors.
• Complete site documentation before and after work tasks, as appropriate.
• Liaise and work with the Shift/Day Maintenance team on all Utilities Equipment.
• Liaise with Contractors during planned service maintenance.
• Participate in the appropriate training.
• Carry out Risk Assessment of Equipment Maintenance Task List steps and ensure these are always kept valid.
• Carry out periodic reviews of SOPs to ensure documents are always current and valid.
• All work on site to be carried out in accordance with site EHS (Environmental Health and Safety) and site EHS rules and guidelines.
• Perform other related duties as required by the Site Supervisor, not necessarily within core skillset, but always within competency.
• Be familiar with all site rules and regulations.
• Be familiar with Statutory requirements.
• Ensure all tools and equipment are kept in good condition.
• Operate and maintain site utility plant to sustain optimum reliability, maintainability, useful life, and life cycle cost for utilities assets.
• Implement and participate in utilities reliability programs as per the site Reliability Program (GRP).
• PM program content is to be reviewed on a regular basis to remove non-value added activities and duplication.
• Identify opportunities to improve plant efficiency and reduce running costs.

Required Skills for the Role

• Electrical trade qualification ONC/D, NVQ or City & Guilds.
• Experience in Industrial Utilities desirable but not essential.
• Work within a documented Permit to Work System.
• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings.
• Good Initiative and Proactive attitude in approach to duties.
• Must be able to demonstrate hands on experience with detailed knowledge/skill in the following areas:
• Troubleshooting/repair of Low Voltage Electrical Systems (up to 440V).
• Team Player.
• Attention to detail.
• Methodical & Analytical approach to work.
• Good problem solving and trouble shooting ability.

Here at Veolia, we’re proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. So no matter their age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully.

Skills: Electrical Industrial utilities Technician maintenance