Instrumentation Technician

Veolia | Ireland; Clondalkin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia | Ireland is seeking an Instrumentation Technician for a permanent on-site role in Clondalkin, Dublin. You will maintain and troubleshoot automated systems across utilities plants, coordinate vendors, and ensure regulatory compliance and documentation.

The role includes project and reliability tasks within Veolia’s maintenance team. Ideal candidates hold a National Craft Certificate in E&I/Electrical/Instrumentation with PLC/SCADA experience, and possess good problem-solving and teamwork

Qualifications

• National Craft Certificate (or equivalent) in E&I(Electrical and Instrumentation), Electrical, Instrumentation Technician, Electro-Mechanical discipline.
• Cert/diploma/degree (or equivalent) in Industrial Automation Controls/Electrical/Instrumentation.
• Experience of SCADA / PLC.
• Analogue / Digital IO systems.
• Loop checking.
• Electrical, schematic and circuit diagram reading.
• Process automation experience.
• Troubleshooting/repair of Low Voltage Electrical Systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and troubleshooting of all clients' automated systems.
• Coordination and supervision of vendors and sub-contractors on site.
• Completion of all related documentation in compliance with site and regulatory rules and guidelines.
• Delivery of delegated engineering tasks in compliance with good engineering practice and regulatory, statutory and corporate requirements.
• Update stores spare lists as appropriate when required.
• Keep training current in line with client's requirements, e.g. SOPs, EWIs, etc.
• Review Maintenance Task Lists, SOPs, EWIs and other relevant documentation to implement changes post review.
• All work on site to be carried out in accordance with site EHS rules and Veolia EHS guidelines.
• Liaise with client Automation group.
• Any other activities as directed by the Veolia Contract Manager.

Skills

SCADA

PLC

Instrumentation

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team player

Education

National Craft Certificate (or equivalent) in E&I/Electrical/Instrumentation

Tools

SCADA/PLC

Job description

Instrumentation Technician

Duration: Permanent

Location: Clondalkin, Dublin

Hours: 39 Hours per week ( 08:00 to 16:30)

Overview of the role

The Instrumentation technician will work with the Veolia Maintenance and Calibration team. He/she will liaise with the contract team, client engineering and equipment vendors for all issues relating to the automated systems in assigned building, i.e. BMS, QBMS, MCS, and VPE. He/she will resolve all automation issues relating to utilities plant and equipment, to ensure maximum uptime of same. Project work and reliability work is also part of this role as required by the current Client.

Day to Day of the role;

• Maintenance and troubleshooting of all clients automated systems
• Co-ordination and supervision of vendors and sub-contractors on site.
• Completion of all related documentation in compliance with site and regulatory rules and guidelines
• Delivery of delegated engineering tasks in compliance with good engineering practice and all regulatory, statutory and corporate requirements.
• Update stores spare lists as appropriate when required
• Keep training current in line with client's requirements, i.e. SOP's (Standard Operating Procedures), EWI's (Engineering Work Instructions), etc.
• When necessary, review all Maintenance Task Lists, SOP's, EWI's, and other relevant documentation to instigate the necessary changes post review
• All work on site to be carried out in accordance with site EHS (Environmental Health and Safety) and Veolia EHS rules and guidelines.
• Liaise with client Automation group
• Any other activities as directed by the Veolia Contract Manager

Requirements for the role;

• National Craft Certificate (or equivalent) in appropriate disciplines including E&I(Electrical and Instrumentation), Electrical, Instrumentation Technician, Electro-Mechanical discipline.
• Cert/diploma/degree (or equivalent) in appropriate Industrial Automation Controls/Electrical/Instrumentation discipline.
• Experience of SCADA / PLC
• Analogue / Digital IO systems.
• Loop checking.
• Electrical, schematic and circuit diagram reading.
• Process automation experience.
• Troubleshooting/repair of Low Voltage Electrical Systems,
• Good organisational skills
• Experience in pharmaceutical environment
• Good documentation skills
• Team Player
• Attention to detail
• Methodical & Analytical approach to work.
• Good problem solving and trouble shooting ability.
• Good Initiative and Pro-active attitude in approach to duties

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