Coastal Operations Tech: Buoy Refurbishment

Irish Lights; Dublin; On-site; EUR 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Irish Lights in Dun Laoghaire is seeking a Support Operative for a hands-on role in the Coastal Operations Department. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to maintain assets, focusing on refurbishment of navigation buoys in the Buoy Yard, with travel to coastal and third-party locations as required.

The role involves washing, grit blasting, painting, basic welding, electrical work and operation of mobile plant.

Responsibilities

• Carry out washing, grit blasting, painting and assembling mechanical structures, including buoys.
• Undertake basic welding on buoy bowls and daymarks.
• Complete basic 12-volt DC electrical work and mechanical assembly.
• Operate mobile plant and equipment, including forklifts, teleporters and cranes.
• Support stores activities, including operating a reach truck, issuing goods and carrying out stock checks.
• Drive a van for short and long journeys as required.
• Assist technicians with general operative work.
• Maintain positive environmental standards and procedures.
• Follow all risk, safety and environmental management requirements.

Job description

Irish Lights in Dun Laoghaire is seeking a Support Operative for a hands-on role in the Coastal Operations Department. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to maintain assets, focusing on refurbishment of navigation buoys in the Buoy Yard, with travel to coastal and third-party locations as required.

The role involves washing, grit blasting, painting, basic welding, electrical work and operation of mobile plant.