O&M Mechanical Technician

NRL; Dublin; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life assurance

Private medical cover

Job summary

NRL is seeking an experienced O&M Mechanical Technician for a Waste to Energy facility on the Poolbeg peninsula, Dublin. This on-site role focuses on reliable operations, preventative maintenance, and rapid fault resolution within a heavy industrial setting.

You will work to minimise downtime, support outage planning, and uphold safety and environmental standards as part of a progressive sustainability-focused organisation.

Qualifications

• Proven mechanical maintenance experience within heavy process or industrial environments.
• Experience working on conveyors, gearboxes, steam-raising plant, rotating equipment, valves, and hydraulic systems.
• Skilled in fault diagnosis, root cause analysis, and mechanical problem resolution.
• Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship and Level 3 NVQ (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering.
• Knowledge of maintenance systems, spares management, and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, preventative, and reactive mechanical maintenance on plant equipment and process systems.
• Diagnose mechanical faults, implement repairs, and complete corrective actions to reduce downtime.
• Inspect, lubricate, and adjust machinery for safe, reliable, and efficient performance.
• Assist with outage planning and execution in collaboration with operations and maintenance teams.
• Promote high standards of health, safety, and environmental performance, including involvement in inspections, audits, and risk assessments.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Conveyors

Gearboxes

Steam-raising plant

Rotating equipment

Valves

Hydraulic systems

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship

Level 3 NVQ in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Maintenance management systems

Spare parts management

Technical documentation

Job description

We are looking for an experienced O&M Mechanical Technician to join the team at a Waste to Energy facility located on the Poolbeg peninsula in Dublin. This role is ideal for a mechanically skilled professional with a strong safety focus and a background in heavy industrial maintenance. You’ll play a key role in ensuring reliable operations, minimising downtime, and contributing to the success of a sustainable energy project.

Location and Working Pattern

Dublin Waste to Energy Facility, Poolbeg peninsula, Dublin, Ireland On-site role

Client Overview

Our client is a global leader in sustainable energy solutions, specialising in Waste to Energy and advanced environmental technologies.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, preventative, and reactive mechanical maintenance on plant equipment and process systems.
• Diagnose mechanical faults, implement repairs, and complete corrective actions to reduce downtime.
• Inspect, lubricate, and adjust machinery for safe, reliable, and efficient performance.
• Assist with outage planning and execution in collaboration with operations and maintenance teams.
• Promote high standards of health, safety, and environmental performance, including involvement in inspections, audits, and risk assessments.

Must-have Requirements

• Proven mechanical maintenance experience within heavy process or industrial environments.
• Experience working on conveyors, gearboxes, steam-raising plant, rotating equipment, valves, and hydraulic systems.
• Skilled in fault diagnosis, root cause analysis, and mechanical problem resolution.
• Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship and Level 3 NVQ (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering.
• Knowledge of maintenance systems, spares management, and technical documentation.

Nice-to-have Skills

• IOSH Managing Safely certification.
• HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Additional plant, maintenance, or safety-related certifications.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including company pension, life assurance, and private medical cover.
• Team-oriented working environment within a progressive sustainability-focused organisation.
• Opportunity to contribute to innovative energy solutions and develop your career with an industry leader.

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.