Electrical Engineering Technician

Sanderson Recruitment (Ireland) Limited; Kildare; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Electrical Engineering Technician in Newbridge, Kildare. This role involves providing high-quality electrical maintenance, working with a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring equipment efficiency. Candidates should have a relevant qualification and a minimum of 3 years of experience. The position offers shift allowances, on-call responsibilities, and requires eligibility to work in Ireland without sponsorship.

Benefits

shift allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a maintenance role with planned and reactive maintenance skills.
• Working knowledge of relevant Health, Safety & Environmental legislation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide reactive and planned maintenance support to the full site.
• Carry out installations and troubleshooting of plant/equipment.
• Support the line leaders and ensure effective machine performance.

Skills

electrical engineering

problem solving

electrical maintenance

Education

Relevant third level qualification in Engineering or time-served Electrician or fitter

Tools

PLC/ PC Control Systems

computerised maintenance management system (CMMS)

Job description

Overview

Electrical Engineering Technician

Reporting to the Engineering Manager - you will deliver a high-quality electrical maintenance service to production, and be part of a multidisciplined team of Fitters & Electricians delivering maintenance work.

Responsibilities

• Providing both reactive & planned maintenance support to the full site
• Carry out installations & commissioning of plant/equipment & trouble shooting of same
• Carry out basic programming & diagnostic of plant & equipment
• Contribute to the efficiency of the operation by maximizing uptime of machinery & minimise downtime in production & utility areas
• Carry out the execution of the preventive maintenance programs

• Troubleshooting using PLC Programs (Allen Bradley, Siemens, General Electric & Schneider Electric PLCs)
• Technical support for all the plant facilities (including but not limited to compressed air & refrigeration)
• Support & participate in all environmental, H&S & quality activities
• Carry out engineering work orders in a timely & safe manner while maintaining adherence to cGMP
• As part of the Maintenance team, you will need to work with equipment suppliers on new equipment, installations, & modifications
• Have working knowledge/experience with a "Lock -out Tag-out" programme
• Adhere to all site policies on Quality, H&S, e.g. clean overalls, clean work boots, hair nets, hearing protection, hand washing, LOTO etc
• Assist the H&S team in carrying out risk assessments of new & existing machines
• Ensure H&S training is rolled out to the Maintenance team
• Closely monitor line, machine performance & improve where possible
• Fully support the line leaders/ line support i.e., Overtime, shifts cover, phone support & callouts
• Overseeing contractors on site
• Provide general maintenance support as designated by supervisors/manager to include any or all the following areas: process equipment; HVAC equipment; refrigeration; packaging equipment
• Provide the Eng Dept with the highest levels of support.
• Analysing plant downtime levels & implementing effective strategies to increase uptime
• Ensure Engineering Manager & other Managers kept informed of developments within their areas

Qualifications/Experience/Skills

• A relevant third level qualification in Engineering or time-served Electrician or fitter (Electrical/ Mechanical Qualification/ Mechanical Experience)
• Min 3 years' experience in a maintenance role, planned & reactive maintenance skills
• Working knowledge & experience of relevant Health, Safety & Environmental legislation
• Understand Food Safety policies & legislation (BRC & ISO)
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage time effectively & meet deadlines
• Strong problem-solving skills, as well as an analytical, decisive approach
• Exp of a wide range of motor control systems & process temperature controls & pneumatics
• Exp using a computerised maintenance management system (CMMS)
• Exp of safety systems utilising Isolation / lock-off procedures, risk assessment & permit to work
• Flexible & adaptable
• Strong team player with ability to work on own initiative
• PLC/ PC Control Systems experience
• There will also be a requirement to be on-call in this role at times.
• There are two shifts - 6am to 2.30 pm or 2.30 pm to 23.30 with a 10% shift allowance for the later shift.
• There is a weekly rotation of shifts too.
  There is on site parking but you will need to have access to a car.
• You will need to be a eligible to work in Ireland without sponsorship to be eligible for this role.

Please apply to be considered.

Skills

electrical engineering; electrical maintenance; problem solving

Benefits

shift allowance