Electrical Utilities Lead Technician

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company seeks an Electrical Lead Utilities Technician to oversee operations and maintenance within their utility systems. This role involves problem-solving and routine maintenance, especially in high-volume manufacturing facilities. Candidates should possess strong technical skills, experience with electrical systems, and the ability to work effectively in teams.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including VHI cover

Pension plan

Education assistance

Qualifications

• Proven experience (3+ years) in related maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of utilities systems.
• Assist with problem-solving and fault finding.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on operational equipment.

Skills

Time served electrician

Experience in high volume manufacturing

Problem solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Motor Controls

AC/DC drives

Medium Voltage and Low Voltage maintenance experience

Computer literate (Word, Excel)

Experience with Computer Maintenance Management Systems

SCADA system experience

Job description

Job DescriptionBackground:

Veolia is Ireland's 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. We offer all employees a benefits package as standard which includes full VHI cover, pension and education assistance.

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

Electrical Lead Utilities Technician

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Blanchardstown, Dublin

39 Hours per week

Overview of the role:

The utilities electrical lead technician will work as part of the utilities group responsible for the operation and Maintenance of the utilities systems on site. As a Utilities technician you will be responsible for responding to all operational associated issues on utilities equipment. You will also carry out routine maintenance as part of the site wide maintenance system.

Day to day of the role:

• Operation, Maintenance and troubleshooting of site black & clean utilities systems and associated electrical system
• Assist site-based technicians with maintenance tasks as prescribed
• Assist site based technicians with problem solving and fault finding
• Completion of all related documentation in compliance with site and regulatory rules and
• guidelines
• Delivery of delegated engineering tasks in compliance with good engineering practice and all
• regulatory, statutory and corporate requirements;
• Keep training current in line with client's requirements, i.e. SOP's (Standard Operating
• Procedures), EWI's (Engineering Work Instructions), etc.
• All work on site to be carried out in accordance with site EHS (Environmental Health and Safety) and Veolia EHS rules and guidelines.
• Liaise with client engineering
• Any other activities as directed by the Veolia Site Manager
• Prepare method statements and risk assessments
• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and to ensure compliance with codes.
• Conduct corrective and preventative maintenance on all operational equipment
• Proactively problem solve to ensure that operational issues are solved permanently.
• Ensure corrective action is taken, as required, for all equipment and operational problems to drive continuous improvement in the Plant.
• Plan and develop maintenance plans where required

Required skills for this role:

• Time served electrician - Essential.
• Proven (3+ years) experience in high volume manufacturing facility.
• Working knowledge of automation and control systems.
• Have the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong problem solving and fault-finding skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and a self-starter.
• Motor Controls
• AC/DC drives
• Medium Voltage and Low Voltage diagnostic, maintenance experience essential
• Must be highly computer literate Word, Excel
• Must Have previous experience working with Computer Maintenance management systems
• SCADA system experience
• Building Management systems
• Development and review of schematic drawings and single line diagrams

Please note:

If you are an EU/EEA , you will be asked to show proof of right to work in Ireland.

If you are a non-EU/EEA , you will require current and valid permission to work and reside in the Republic of Ireland.

Information on legislation and guides to the procedures in relation to obtaining greencard permits ,work permits, spousal/dependant permits is available on the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation website.