Maintenance Electrician

OMAC Laboratories Limited; Loughrea; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime premiums

Health insurance after 1 year

Pension scheme after 1 year

Free onsite parking

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

ALS Minerals in Ireland is seeking a Maintenance Electrician to join our team at the European hub lab in Loughrea, Co. Galway. The role focuses on safe maintenance of plant and machinery, meeting ISO17025 standards and collaborating with the project facilities team.

The successful candidate will hold a time-served electrician qualification with industrial experience, possess strong communication skills, and be prepared for on-the-job training with opportunities for overtime and progression.

Qualifications

• Time served Electrician; qualification is preferable, with industrial experience.
• Testing experience and QC number is a bonus.
• Some mechanical repair experience is preferred but not essential.
• Ability to communicate professionally with all clients & staff, internal and external.
• Experience in maintenance operations is desirable but not essential; on-the-job training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Perform ALS activities in a safe manner in line with ALS Safety Manual and procedures.
• Notify Health and Safety Officer of any unsafe equipment or work practice and correct as appropriate.
• Ensure activities follow published procedural requirements and complete required records per ISO17025.
• Maintain a daily/weekly maintenance log for all jobs and tasks.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance of plant and machinery.
• Prioritise and complete repairs as requested by supervisors or managers.
• Conduct daily site rounds and report/repair defects as needed.
• Assist the maintenance department and project facilities team as directed.

Skills

Professional communication

Maintenance expertise

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Time served Electrician qualification

Tools

Testing equipment

QC procedures

Job description

Overview

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big. When you join us, you'll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future. Shape your future. At ALS, we encourage you to dream big. We want you to have the opportunity to create your own career pathway that will expand and develop your skills to grow a diverse and fulfilling career at ALS. ALS Minerals is internationally recognised as the global leader in providing geochemical sample preparation, analytical procedures and data management solutions, with its European hub lab based in Loughrea, Co. Galway. We are currently seeking applications for a Maintenance Electrician to join our team.

Primary Objectives

• Perform ALS activities in a safe manner that is compliant with the ALS Safety Manual, Policy and/or related procedures.
• Notify the Health and Safety Officer / local management of any unsafe equipment or work practice and make safe if appropriate.
• Ensure that activities are performed in a collaborative manner and in accordance with ALS published procedural requirements.
• Complete all required records as per ISO17025.
• Complete maintenance log of all jobs / tasks carried out on a daily / weekly basis.
• Implement safety improvements as directed by the Health and Safety Officer.
• Ensure strong communication between management and projects facilities.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance of plant and machinery as required.
• Ensure maintenance of machinery and plant is completed in a timely fashion.
• Prioritise and complete repairs as requested by supervisors or managers.
• Conduct daily rounds of site inspections (if required) and report and repair any defects.
• Assist the maintenance department in ongoing tasks, under direct supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Assist the project facilities team when requested.
• Other duties as directed by shift supervisors/manager.

Position Requirements

• Time served Electrician; qualification is preferable, with industrial experience.
• Testing experience and QC number is a bonus.
• Some mechanical repair experience is preferred but not essential.
• Ability to communicate professionally with all clients & staff, internal and external.
• Experience & Expertise Experience in maintenance operations is desirable but not essential, as full on-the-job training is provided.

What we Offer

• Competitive salary progression with additional premiums for working overtime and for work on evening / night and weekend shifts
• Group Discount and contribution to VHI Health Insurance, after 1 year of service
• Opportunity to join our corporate Pension Scheme with regular contributions from the company, after 1 year of service
• Free onsite parking
• Access to the Company Employee Assistance Program

ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the different strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognized and valued.

Working at ALS

The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world. Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence. At ALS, you'll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us. We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities.

Everyone Matters

ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued. ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.