Instrumentation Technician

Dornan Group; Limerick; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Further training

Health and safety-focused work environ

Supportive team culture

Permanent position based in Limerick

Job summary

Dornan Engineering Group is seeking an Instrumentation Technician (Electrical and Instrumentation) for a pharmaceutical project in Limerick. The role is based on site with permanent employment and competitive pay.

You will install, test, calibrate, and commission instrumentation and electrical systems, read P&IDs, perform loop checks, and assist with PLC/DCS/SCADA testing. GMP and HSE guidelines apply.

Qualifications

• Electrical Craft Certificate is essential.
• 3+ years' proven experience in industrial, pharmaceutical, or process environments.
• Qualified Electrician with instrumentation experience.
• Desirable: Industrial Instrumentation and Control certifications or related qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, and test electrical power, control, and instrumentation cabling.
• Install equipment including motors, MCCs, distribution boards, control panels, and VSDs.
• Install and commission field instrumentation (pressure transmitters, flow meters, temp sensors).
• Perform instrument calibration and maintain calibration records per GMP.
• 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 preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical and instrumentation equipment.
• Complete testing and maintenance documentation in line with GDP.

Skills

Instrumentation experience

Industrial experience

Electrical knowledge

Reading schematics

Education

Electrical Craft Certificate

Industrial Instrumentation Certification (City & Guilds)

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, commissioning, 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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