On-Site O&M Mechanical Technician – Waste to Energy

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

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.