24/7 Plant Maintenance Tech - PLC & Equipment Expert

Ess-Ltd.; Rathdrum; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ess-Ltd. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join the operations and engineering team in Ireland. You will maintain plant and equipment, perform electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, and promote safe, efficient operations in line with GMP, HACCP and safety guidelines.

The role requires flexibility to cover day, 24/7 shift and on-call duties. Key duties include reducing downtime, executing preventive maintenance, coordinating with operations, and supporting cross-functional teams with

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years working in a manufacturing/production setting.
• Senior Trade Qualification or National Diploma/Degree in Mechatronics/Fitter/Maintenance.
• Knowledge of Alan Bradley PLC’s, Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet & Profibus communications protocols.
• Knowledge and understanding of ATEX zoned areas and equipment.
• Familiar with SCADA process control systems for process and fault diagnosis
• Computer literacy – Microsoft Office, ERP/CRM and outlook desirable.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical process plant and associated maintenance activities.
• Have a positive, proactive and flexible approach to working in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring a continuous and efficient outflow of work aligned to achieving the Plant performance to schedule in cooperation with the Operations Manager or delegate.
• Manual work, which involves physical effort and fitness.
• Responsible for executing and improving the company preventative maintenance programme through scheduled PM’s based on risk assessment and performance reliability.
• Minimise downtime on equipment, through fast response, effective root cause analysis and good problem solving techniques to eliminate recurring issues.
• Monitoring and record the use and of spare parts.
• Responsible for mechanical repairs to high-speed, PLC-controlled plant, handling and packaging equipment, incorporating pneumatic and hydraulic control systems.
• Fabricate mechanical components, replace seals and mechanical seals, verify pump alignment as required to ensure equipment functions to its optimum.
• Be active in identification, quantification, implementation and presentation of equipment continuous improvement projects.
• Check equipment availability and operational status.
• Ensure equipment uptime is maintained through front line asset care program and maintenance requests are logged on the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Ensure maintenance orders are released completed in a timely manner and ensure all materials and equipment is available.
• Review of maintenance weekly plan based on availability of resources in conjunction with all stakeholders.
• Work closely with the production team supporting them and providing advice, also participating in staff training and development in cross-skilling and other job-related competencies.
• Ensure full compliance of external contractors when on site.
• Participate in quality investigation on all non-conforming batches and complaints.
• Any defects/malfunction/out of spec materials/equipment noted must be reported to the attention of management and the quality department.
• Co-ordinate and review plant GMP/Hygiene standards in the areas, workshops and toolboxes, ensuring actions items are completed.
• Ensure all correct material segregation is adhered to in a timely manner.
• Participate in review of hazards and safety or environmental incident investigations, follow-up and closeout in the area.

Job description

Ess-Ltd. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join the operations and engineering team in Ireland. You will maintain plant and equipment, perform electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, and promote safe, efficient operations in line with GMP, HACCP and safety guidelines.

The role requires flexibility to cover day, 24/7 shift and on-call duties. Key duties include reducing downtime, executing preventive maintenance, coordinating with operations, and supporting cross-functional teams with