Instrumentation Technician

Dornan; Limerick; On-site; EUR 27,552 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Further training

Health & safety focus

Supportive team culture

Permanent position in Limerick

Job summary

Dornan Engineering Group is seeking Instrumentation Technicians for a pharmaceutical project in Limerick. The role covers installation, testing, calibration and commissioning of electrical, control and instrumentation systems on site.

You will work with PLC, DCS and SCADA IO, review P&IDs and ensure GDP-compliant documentation. Qualified Electrician with instrumentation experience and at least 3 years in industrial or pharma environments is preferred.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician with instrumentation experience or equivalent E&I qualification.
• 3+ years' proven experience in industrial, pharmaceutical, or process environments.
• Knowledge of GMP and site quality standards is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, and test electrical power, control, and instrumentation cabling.
• Install motors, MCCs, distribution boards, control panels, and VSDs.
• Install and commission field instruments such as transmitters, meters, sensors, and valves.
• Perform instrument calibration and maintain calibration records.
• Conduct loop checking and functional testing of instruments and control systems.
• Assist with PLC, DCS, and SCADA I/O testing and verification.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, loop drawings, wiring diagrams, and cable schedules.
• Troubleshoot and rectify faults in electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Support pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities.
• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Complete testing, commissioning, and maintenance documentation in GDP format.
• Participate in SAT, IQ, and OQ activities.
• Follow Permit-to-Work and LOTO procedures and all HSE requirements.

Skills

Electrical cabling

Instrumentation cabling

Motors

MCCs

VSDs

Pressure transmitters

Flow meters

Temperature sensors

Control valves

Instrumentation calibration

Loop checking

PLC testing

DCS testing

SCADA IO testing

P&IDs

GDP documentation

SAT IQ OQ

GMP compliance

LOTO

Education

Electrical Craft Certificate

Safe Pass

Manual Handling

Tools

Industrial Instrumentation

Process Control

City & Guilds certification

Job description

Instrumentation Technician ( Electrical and Instrumentation )

Dornan Engineering Group is a leading international engineering contractor delivering high-value projects across Europe, UK & Ireland. Based on Pharmaceutical project in Limerick, this is an exciting opportunity to join our growing Dornan team as Instrumention Technicians, supporting the delivery of our Pharmaceutical project. Due to the continuous growth with Dornan Engineering, we are currently looking to recruit experienced Instrumentation Technicians to join the company on exciting projects. You will join Dornan's hard working and ambitious project teams and you will benefit from a supportive culture, where your ideas and contributions will be recognised.

Your day to day will include:

• Install, terminate, and test electrical power, control, and instrumentation cabling.
• Install electrical equipment including motors, MCCs, distribution boards, control panels, and variable speed drives (VSDs).
• Install and commission field instrumentation such as pressure transmitters, flow meters, temperature sensors, level instruments, and control valves.
• Perform instrument calibration and maintain calibration records in accordance with GMP requirements.
• Conduct loop checking and functional testing of instruments and control systems.
• Assist with PLC, DCS, and SCADA I/O testing and verification.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, loop drawings, wiring diagrams, and cable schedules.
• Troubleshoot and rectify electrical, instrumentation, and control system faults.
• Support pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities for process and utility systems.
• Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical and instrumentation equipment.
• Complete testing, commission , and maintenance documentation accurately and in line with Good Documentation Practice (GDP).
• Participate in Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), Installation Qualification (IQ), and Operational Qualification (OQ) activities.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, site quality standards, and project specifications.
• Follow Permit-to-Work systems, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, and all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) requirements.

About You

• Qualified Electrician with relevant Instrumentation experience (or equivalent E&I qualification)
• 3+ years' proven experience in industrial, pharmaceutical, or process environments

Qualifications

• Electrical Craft Certificate is essential
• Safe Pass and Manual Handling

Desirable Instrumentation Qualifications

• Qualification or certification in Industrial Instrumentation and Control.
• Instrument Calibration and Process Control training.
• City & Guilds or equivalent Instrumentation certification.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rates
• Further training given
• Health and safety-focused work environment
• Encouraging and Supportive team culture
• Permanent position based in Limerick

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