Pharma Instrumentation Technician (Electrical & I&C)

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

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.