Electrical Maintenance Technician

Fastnet; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Fastnet's Dublin-based client seeks an Electrical Maintenance Technician to install, maintain, fault-find and repair electrical systems across a bioprocessing training and research facility.

The role sits within the Facilities team, ensuring pilot-scale upstream, downstream and fill-finish equipment, labs, cleanrooms and building services run safely and reliably.

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical trade qualification (completed apprenticeship, QQI Level 6 Advanced Craft Certificate in Electrical, or equivalent).
• Post-apprenticeship experience in an industrial, pharmaceutical or facilities maintenance environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs on electrical distribution systems and switchgear.
• Maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems supporting process utilities and pilot-scale equipment.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and call-outs to minimise disruption to training, research and cleanroom operations.
• Support building management system (BMS) inputs/outputs, fire and life-safety systems, standby generators and UPS systems.
• Install new electrical circuits and lighting in line with drawings, standards and change control procedures.
• Complete maintenance records, calibration logs and GMP documentation accurately.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Documentation

Education

QQI Level 6 Advanced Craft Certificate in Electrical

Tools

BMS knowledge

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Technician

Our Dublin-based client is looking for a Maintenance Technician to join their team.

The Electrical Maintenance Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, fault-finding and repair of electrical systems, equipment and infrastructure across the purpose-built bioprocessing training and research facility. Working within the Facilities team, the role keeps the institute's pilot-scale upstream, downstream and fill-finish process equipment, research labs, cleanroom utilities and building services running safely and reliably.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive/breakdown repairs on electrical distribution systems, switchgear, motor control centers, panels and associated infrastructure throughout the facility.
• Maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems supporting process utilities (WFI, clean steam, purified water, HVAC) and pilot-scale bioprocessing equipment used in upstream, downstream and fill-finish training areas.
• Respond promptly to electrical breakdowns and call-outs to minimise disruption to training programmes, research activities and cleanroom operations.
• Support and maintain building management system (BMS) inputs/outputs, fire and life-safety systems, standby generators and UPS systems.
• Install new electrical circuits, equipment and lighting in line with approved drawings, standards and change control procedures.
• Complete maintenance records, calibration logs and compliance documentation accurately and in a timely manner, in line with GMP documentation practices.
• Liaise with and supervise external contractors engaged in specialist work, ensuring work is carried out safely and to specification.
• Identify and escape risks, defects or non-conformances, and contribute to root-cause analysis and corrective/preventative actions (CAPA).
• Work within, and help uphold, the health & safety, permit-to-work and change control procedures at all times.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability, energy efficiency, and facility compliance.

Requirements:

• Recognised electrical trade qualification (completed apprenticeship, QQI Level 6 Advanced Craft Certificate in Electrical, or equivalent)
• Post-apprenticeship experience in an industrial, pharmaceutical or facilities maintenance environment.
• 3+ years' post-qualification experience is preferred.
• Sound working knowledge of electrical distribution systems, single- and three-phase power, mo-tor control and low-voltage systems.
• Strong commitment to health and safety, with experience working to permit-to-work systems.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to maintain clear and accurate maintenance records.