Electrical and Instrumentation Calibration Engineer

Jones Engineering; Limerick; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Engineering in Ireland is seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation Maintenance Technician to lead calibration of process instrumentation and support electrical maintenance across the site.

You will document records, work within GMP standards, and collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality to improve reliability and compliance.

Qualifications

• Time-served engineering/technical qualification or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years electrical and instrumentation maintenance experience, preferably in regulated environments.
• Hands-on instrumentation calibration experience within GMP facilities.
• Experience calibrating temperature, pressure, flow, level and analytical instrumentation.
• Experience with calibration/maintenance CMMS like Beamex, SAP PM, Maximo.
• Strong understanding of calibration principles, traceability, and tolerance.

Responsibilities

• Execute calibration of process instrumentation per SOPs and GMP requirements.
• Maintain calibration records, certificates, test data and CMMS histories.
• Assess results against tolerances and address out-of-tolerance conditions.
• Support deviations, CAPA, and root cause investigations.
• Perform loop checks, I/O verification and commissioning support.
• Configure and troubleshoot smart instrumentation (HART).
• Carry out preventive and corrective electrical maintenance and fault finding.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Validation and Quality teams.

Skills

Instrumentation calibration

Electrical troubleshooting

GMP compliance

CMMS usage

P&ID interpretation

HART instrumentation

Root cause analysis

Safety procedures

Education

SOLAS Level 6 Advanced Craft Certificate

Electrical/Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Beamex

Fluke meters

SAP PM

Maximo

HART communicators

Process calibrators

Job description

Location: Onsite – Limerick (Days role).

Company Description

We are a leading engineering services company with a proven track record of high quality, customer focused project delivery for over 130 years. Our core divisions include Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Sprinkler and Fire Protection. Some of the other services we provide include Waste to Energy (BioEnergy), Specialist Lift, Off Site Fabrication, Technical Support Services, Maintenance, Asset Management, BIM (Building Information Modelling) and Geo-Surveying. We offer competitive salaries, financial support for further training, Continuous Professional Development (CPD) leading to chartered status, performance incentives and the ability to progress your career with a world class engineering contractor.

Overview

As a key member of the maintenance team, the Electrical & Instrumentation Maintenance Technician will be responsible for the execution, coordination, and continuous improvement of the site instrumentation calibration programme. The role ensures that critical process instrumentation is calibrated, maintained, and documented in compliance with GMP, regulatory, quality, safety, and site standards. The technician will also provide supporting electrical maintenance, fault-finding, and troubleshooting services to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient facility operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute scheduled, corrective, and post-maintenance calibration of process instrumentation, including pressure, temperature, flow, level, analytical instruments, control valves, and weighing systems.
• Perform all calibration activities in accordance with approved SOPs, equipment specifications, GMP requirements, and site quality standards.
• Maintain complete and accurate calibration records, certificates, test data, equipment histories, and status information within the site CMMS or calibration management system.
• Assess calibration results against defined tolerances and promptly elevate or investigate out-of-tolerance conditions.
• Support deviations, non-conformances, CAPA activities, impact assessments, and root cause investigations associated with calibration or instrumentation failures.
• Support calibration planning and scheduling to ensure work is completed within approved compliance windows and overdue calibrations are prevented.
• Perform instrument loop checks, I/O verification, functional testing, commissioning support, and return-to-service checks following maintenance or project work.
• Configure, verify, and troubleshoot smart instrumentation using HART communicators, documenting process calibrators, and other specialist test equipment.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation, control-system, and electrical faults in a timely manner to minimise production downtime and restore equipment safely.
• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical systems, motors, MCCs, control panels, field devices, and associated control circuits.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Validation, Quality, and other maintenance personnel to improve equipment reliability, calibration performance, and process efficiency.
• Use approved standards and test equipment with valid traceability and ensure calibration tools remain within their own certification periods.
• Schedule, complete, close, and where appropriate assign work orders in a timely manner, recording work performed, parts used, test results, and equipment condition.
• Comply with all safety procedures, permit requirements, lockout/tagout controls, cleanroom practices, and regulatory expectations.
• Participate in training and continuous professional development relating to calibration, metrology, electrical systems, automation, and new technologies.

Qualifications and Experience

• Time-served engineering technical qualification, Level 6 SOLAS Advanced Craft Certificate, technical degree or diploma, or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years of electrical and instrumentation maintenance experience, preferably within a pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, medical-device, or similarly regulated environment.
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience in instrumentation calibration within a GMP‑regulated facility.
• Practical experience calibrating temperature, pressure, flow, level, conductivity, pH, weighing, analytical, and control‑valve instrumentation.
• Experience using calibration or maintenance management systems such as Beamex, Fluke MET/TEAM, SAP PM, Maximo, or another CMMS.
• Strong understanding of calibration principles, accuracy, tolerance, measurement uncertainty, traceability, and out‑of‑tolerance assessment.
• Knowledge of relevant calibration and quality standards, including ISO/IEC 17025 principles and GMP data‑integrity expectations.
• Experience using multifunction/documenting process calibrators, pressure sources, temperature baths or dry‑blocks, electrical test equipment, and HART communicators.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, loop drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, instrument data sheets, and manufacturer manuals.
• Knowledge of PLC, DCS, SCADA, and field‑control systems, including I/O verification and basic control-loop troubleshooting.
• Competence in electrical fault finding using appropriate diagnostic tools and safe systems of work.

Key Technical Skills

• Instrument calibration, verification, and functional testing
• Calibration scheduling, compliance tracking, and audit readiness
• GMP documentation, data integrity, and controlled records
• Out‑of‑tolerance assessment, deviation support, and root cause analysis
• HART and smart instrumentation configuration
• PLC/DCS I/O verification and control‑loop checking
• Commissioning, loop checks, and return‑to‑service testing
• CMMS and calibration‑management system use
• Electrical troubleshooting and preventive maintenance

Core Competencies

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong attention to detail, organisation, prioritisation, and commitment to accurate documentation.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of the organisation.
• Sound judgement and decision‑making, particularly when assessing compliance, safety, equipment status, and production impact.
• Ability to manage multiple complex priorities and respond effectively to breakdowns or urgent maintenance needs.
• Computer literacy and confidence using electronic maintenance, calibration, and quality systems.
• Ability to interface effectively with electrical, mechanical, calibration, and construction contractors.

Additional Requirements

• Flexibility to work occasional weekends, holidays, or off‑hours to support planned maintenance, calibration activities, or emergencies.
• The role is initially a day position of approximately 39 hours per week; there may be a future requirement to transition to shift work.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment and work in confined or controlled environments where required.
• Willingness to complete additional training, site authorizations, and certification as necessary.

We offer a competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, collaborating with industry leaders and contributing to a sustainable future. Our company values work‑life balance and encourages professional growth through training and development programs.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply for roles.