Electrical Instrumentation Technician

Veolia; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia is seeking an Electrical Instrumentation Technician to maintain and service equipment across sites in the Midlands/South region on a mobile basis. The role involves planned and unplanned maintenance, collaboration with the Maintenance Manager, and mentoring apprentices.

Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years in maintenance with electrical instrumentation, and hands-on experience with SCADA/DCS/PLC systems in water treatment environments. Permanent, Monday–Friday schedule, on-site role.

Qualifications

• Electrical trade or degree in electrical engineering and instrumentation.
• Experience as electrical/instrumentation/control technician or engineer.
• Experience working in water/wastewater plants.
• Experience with SCADA/DCS/PLCs and industrial electrics.

Responsibilities

• Carry out tasks safely and in accordance with instructions and safety rules.
• Investigate operational issues to determine source and corrective action.
• Oversee contractors on site to monitor safety, compliance and quality.
• Perform routine testing and servicing of equipment with results recorded in the CMMS.

Skills

Electrical trade

Instrumentation

SCADA/PLC

Water/wastewater

Education

Electrical engineering or instrumentation qualification

Job description

Background

Veolia is Ireland’s leading environmental services company. We provide a comprehensive range of energy, waste and water solutions and are dedicated to carbon reduction, protecting the environment and building the circular economy. We offer all employees a benefits package as standard which includes full VHI cover, pension and education assistance.

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It’s why we’re looking for someone who’s just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

Electrical Instrumentation Technician

Location: Midlands/South Region - mobile role

Duration: Permanent

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm

Overview of the Role

The Technician is responsible for responding to the day to day issues that occur on sites, carrying out planned and unplanned maintenance on equipment with minor project work and to provide support to the Maintenance manager.

Day to Day of the Role

• Carry out assigned tasks and duties in a safe manner, in accordance with instructions and to comply with safety rules, procedures, regulations and codes of practice.
• Investigate operational issues / system defects to determine the source of the failure and the most appropriate corrective action in order to safely return an item back to operational service.
• Liaise with and oversee contractors on site to monitor their activities, ensuring safety, compliance and quality of work is maintained at all times.
• Perform routine testing and servicing of operational equipment across all sites, ensuring traceability by recording the test results in the Computer based Maintenance Management System.
• Carry out inspection and servicing of instrumentation & electrical equipment, providing reports and recommendations.
• Ideally a minimum 3-5 years’ experience in maintenance and calibration of processing plants/ equipment, preferably within the water and wastewater industry which will include the installation and maintenance of electrical instrumentation systems.
• Electrical technical knowledge is mandatory.
• Ability to work as part of a team and lone working.
• Train and mentor apprentices and other members of the Engineering team as required.
• Complete all identified and relevant training requirements to meet Company and legislative and standards and undertake training in other related activities in order to develop multi‑skilling capabilities.

Required Skills for the Role

• Experience in similar roles and similar to role responsibilities. Electrical trade or equivalent qualification in electrical engineering and instrumentation.
• Experience as an electrical / instrumentation / control technician or engineer
• Experience working in a water treatment / wastewater treatment / process plants
• Experience with SCADA/DCS/PLCs/Hard wired control systems / industrial electrics

Please note

If you are an EU/EEA national, you will be asked to show proof of right to work in Ireland.

If you are a non-EU/EEA national, you will require current and valid permission to work and reside in the Republic of Ireland.

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