Electrical & C&I Maintenance Technician

ICDS Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

ICDS Group in Dublin, Ireland seeks an experienced Electrical & Control & Instrumentation (C&I) Maintenance Technician to support safe operation of electrical and control systems in a power generation or heavy industrial environment.

You will perform planned maintenance, switchgear inspections, fault diagnosis and instrumentation calibration, while adhering to safety procedures and RAMS. Strong CMMS and PLC/DCS familiarity is essential.

Qualifications

• NFQ Level 6 Electrical, Instrumentation or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 5 years' hands-on experience in electrical and C&I maintenance.
• Strong experience with HV/MV/LV systems, transformers, generators, switchgear, motors and associated equipment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, P&IDs, loop drawings and PLC/DCS documentation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive and condition-based maintenance on electrical and C&I systems.
• Perform HV/MV/LV switching in accordance with Permit to Work, LOTO and site safety procedures.
• Inspect and maintain switchgear, circuit breakers, transformers, MCCs, VSDs, motors and generators.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults using schematics and electrical testing equipment.
• Install, calibrate and maintain instrumentation, sensors, transmitters, analysers and control valves.
• Troubleshoot PLC/DCS, control systems and instrumentation faults.
• Carry out thermographic inspections and condition monitoring.
• Maintain accurate calibration, maintenance and test records using CMMS systems.
• Prepare and review RAMS and ensure compliance with site safety procedures.

Skills

Fault finding

Electrical testing

HV safety

Reading schematics

CMMS usage

Education

NFQ Level 6 Electrical/Instrumentation

Tools

CMMS

Electrical testing equipment

PLC/DCS documentation

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Electrical & Control & Instrumentation (C&I) Maintenance Technician to support the safe and reliable operation of electrical, instrumentation and control systems within a power generation or heavy industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative and condition-based maintenance on electrical and C&I systems.
• Perform HV/MV/LV switching in accordance with Permit to Work, LOTO and site safety procedures.
• Inspect and maintain switchgear, circuit breakers, transformers, MCCs, VSDs, motors and generators.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults using schematics and electrical testing equipment.
• Install, calibrate and maintain instrumentation, sensors, transmitters, analysers and control valves.
• Troubleshoot PLC/DCS, control systems and instrumentation faults.
• Carry out thermographic inspections and condition monitoring.
• Support equipment isolation, de-energisation, testing and restoration.
• Maintain accurate calibration, maintenance and test records using CMMS systems.
• Prepare and review RAMS and ensure compliance with site safety procedures.
• Respond to alarms and assist with restoring equipment to full operational status.
• Identify equipment issues and recommend improvements to plant reliability and performance.

Qualifications & Experience

• NFQ Level 6 Electrical, Instrumentation or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Minimum 5 years' hands-on experience in electrical and C&I maintenance, ideally within power generation or heavy industry.
• Strong experience with HV/MV/LV systems, transformers, generators, switchgear, motors and associated equipment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, P&IDs, loop drawings and PLC/DCS documentation.
• Experience with calibration of field instrumentation and electrical testing equipment.
• Strong understanding of HV safety, arc flash, Permit to Work and LOTO procedures.
• Experience using CMMS and other maintenance management systems.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.
• Authorisation to work in Ireland is essential.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability.
• Good knowledge of electrical and power plant equipment.
• Competent with electrical and instrumentation testing equipment.
• Strong safety awareness and attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Able to work independently and take ownership of maintenance activities.
• Understanding of environmental, emergency and site safety procedures.