Electrical Technician

Veolia | Ireland; Athlone; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunities employer

Job summary

Veolia Ireland is seeking an Electrical Technician to support the site FM team in Athlone. The role focuses on maintaining electrical infrastructure and coordinating services to minimize downtime.

The candidate should have 5+ years post-qualification experience in regulated industries, with NCC/REC or equivalent certification. This is a permanent, full-time on-site position in a GMP-regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Senior Trades, City & Guilds or equivalent in Electrical discipline.
• Must have a professional electrical certification (NCC, REC, or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in a full-time electrical role in regulated industries.
• Experience with main electrical systems such as distribution boards, lighting circuits, PAT testing.
• Ability to work within a self-managed team and ensure quality service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage workload for planned and reactive electrical calls on facilities systems.
• Support FM tasks within a team of technicians.
• Adhere to Health, Safety & Environmental regulations and permit to work.
• Troubleshoot/repair LV & MV electrical systems.
• Install and repair electrical systems per statutory requirements.
• Develop and coordinate electrical procedures and service delivery controls.
• Engage with sub-contractors and plan maintenance with engineering planning.
• Attend client meetings and ensure GMP compliance and permit-to-work processes.

Skills

Electrical discipline

Maintenance planning

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

NCC / REC certification

City & Guilds Electrical

Tools

PAT testing tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Electrical Technician

Duration: Permanent

Location: Athlone

Hours: 39 Hours per week - 08:30 to 17:00

Overview of the role

A highly motivated and safety conscious individual to support the FM team on our client site. The Electrical technician will provide a pivotal role in support of the site Electrical infrastructure and related FM equipment. The successful candidate will assist with the ongoing maintenance of the site's electrical infrastructure and facilities assets. The successful candidate will strive to ensure that electrical services are coordinated to reduce downtime to equipment on site.

Day to Day of the role

• Manage the workload for planned and reactive calls relating to electrical support on all Facilities systems
• Support all FM related tasks within a team of FM technicians
• Adherence to all Health, Safety & Environmental regulations, permit to work and client procedures
• Troubleshooting/repair of Low & medium Voltage Electrical Systems
• Installation and repair of electrical systems in line with statutory and legal requirements
• Champion the development of planned and reactive work for electrical systems on the site
• Self-Manage their workload to ensure availability to site for key daily tasks relating to the provision of services to the site
• Develop and coordinate all electrical procedures and ensure that all aspects of the service are tightly controlled in terms of service delivery.
• Manage aspects of service including the management of sub-contract services relating to areas of work
• Work with the Engineering planning function to continuously improve the maintenance programme on areas of key responsibility
• Attend regular client meetings relating to service
• Be familiar with all GMP rules and regulations
• Be familiar with Statutory requirements
• Work within a documented Permit to Work System

Requirements for the role

• Senior Trades, City & Guilds or equivalent in Electrical discipline
• Must have a professional electrical certification (National Craft Certificate (NCC), Registered Electrical Contractor (REC), or equivalent)
• Minimum 5 Years post qualification experience in a full time electrical role within a regulated Pharmaceutical, Healthcare or Food and Beverage industry
• Asset Care Maintenance services, Maintenance standards, Cost savings / minor works projects
• Experience with main electrical systems such as distribution boards, lighting circuits, LSS, automated doors, PAT testing
• Installation and repair of electrical systems in line with statutory and legal requirements
• Testing & Certification experience required
• To work within a self-managed team of multi-skilled technicians and contractors. Must be seen to add value to core service delivery and should attain very high standards in terms of work output and quality of work
• Manage own and others safety across all contracts under the contract remit
• Maintain quality relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors
• Methodical and Analytical approach to work
• Team Player
• Attention to detail
• Methodical & Analytical approach to work
• Good problem solving and troubleshooting ability

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Here at Veolia, we’re proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues.

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.