Mechanical Maintenance Technician

SSE plc; Kerry Pike; Vor Ort; EUR 42.000 - 62.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Free online GP

24/7 counselling service

Cycle to Work scheme

Interest-free tech loan

Interest-free transport ticket loan

Maternity pay

Adoption pay

Paternity leave

Zusammenfassung

SSE plc based at Tarbert Power Station invites applications for a Mechanical Maintenance Technician. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical plant across the site, supporting outages and improvement projects. You will ensure safety, quality and compliance while keeping accurate records.

The role is permanent, full-time, with a salary range and comprehensive benefits. The position offers a competitive package within €41,600–€62,400 plus performance-related bonus and

Qualifikationen

• National Craft Certificate in Mechanical Engineering NFQ Level 6 or equivalent.
• Experience in industrial/manufacturing/utilities/power generation or safety-critical environment.
• Experience with permit systems and safe isolation procedures.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding skills for diagnostics and repairs.
• Experience using Enterprise Asset Management software; Maximo beneficial.

Aufgaben

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical plant and equipment across the site.
• Support engineering and improvement projects, including procurement, installation and commissioning.
• Coordinate contractors, ensuring safety and quality standards are met.
• Control isolations, permits and safe access; act as Authorised Person when required.
• Maintain maintenance records, drawings and job plans; identify improvement opportunities.

Kenntnisse

Mechanical fault-finding

Planned and reactive maintenance

Contractor management

Safe systems of work

Ausbildung

National Craft Certificate in Mechanical Engineering NFQ Level 6

Tools

Maximo

Jobbeschreibung

Base Location: Tarbert Power Station, County Kerry

Salary: €41,600 -€62,400 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time

The role

As a Mechanical Maintenance Technician, you'll play a vital role in maintaining the equipment that helps keep the power station operating safely, reliably and efficiently.

Working as part of the engineering team, you'll carry out planned and reactive maintenance, support plant improvement projects and contribute to outage activities across the site. This is an opportunity to work on a wide range of critical equipment while developing your technical skills within a safety-focused environment.

You will

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical plant and equipment, helping maximise reliability and availability across the station.
• Support engineering and improvement projects, contributing to the specification, procurement, installation and commissioning of equipment.
• Manage and coordinate contractors, ensuring work is completed safely and to the required technical and quality standards.
• Control isolations, permits and safe access to equipment, taking responsibility for safe systems of work when appointed as an Authorised Person.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, drawings and job plans while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

You have

• A National Craft Certificate in Mechanical Engineering at NFQ Level 6, or an equivalent mechanical qualification.
• Experience working within an industrial, manufacturing, utilities, power generation or other safety-critical engineering environment.
• Experience managing or working under permit systems, controlling isolations and following safe systems of work.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding skills and the ability to diagnose and resolve equipment issues safely and effectively.
• Competent in the use of Enterprise Asset Management software for work control. Experience in Maximo would be beneficial

Experience of pumps, valves, rotating equipment, compressors, hydraulic systems, engineering drawings or mechanical contractor management would be advantageous. However, we welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate transferable skills and a willingness to learn.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.

We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.

Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.

SSE Thermal help keep electricity available for millions of people while pioneering low-carbon technologies. From ground-breaking carbon capture and storage projects to plans for what might be the world's first hydrogen-fired power station, we're transforming how flexible power supports a cleaner electricity system.

Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact [e-mail] / 01738 342002 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.