Utilities Shift Technician

Veolia Group; Ireland; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full VHI cover

Pension scheme

Education assistance

Job summary

Veolia Group in Ireland is seeking a Utilities Shift Technician responsible for monitoring and maintaining utilities equipment within a cGMP environment. The role includes conducting preventative maintenance and ensuring compliance with site procedures.

The ideal candidate will have a trade certification or equivalent, as well as experience in a shift or maintenance team. Significant knowledge in utilities systems is required. The position provides full VHI cover, pension scheme, and education assistance.

Qualifications

• Trade certificate or equivalent in Mechanical / Electrical / Instrumentation Discipline.
• 2-4 years experience at sea and in a Shift Team or Maintenance Team.
• Experience in pharmaceuticals or regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate utilities equipment in a cGMP environment.
• Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Collaborate with maintenance and calibration teams.

Skills

Mechanical / Electrical / Instrumentation systems knowledge

Shift Team experience

Communication skills

Preventative maintenance knowledge

Knowledge of utilities systems

Education

Trade certificate, City & Guilds, or equivalent

Marine qualification

Tools

Computerised maintenance management system (SAP Maximo)

Job description

Background

Veolia is Ireland’s leading environmental services company. We provide a comprehensive range of energy, waste and water solutions and are dedicated to carbon reduction, protecting the environment and building the circular economy.

Role Overview

The Utilities Shift Technician is responsible for monitoring, operating and first‑line maintenance of utilities equipment in a cGMP environment, in the relevant area and in accordance with relevant site Standard Operating Procedures and Engineering Work Instructions.

Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities

• Monitoring relevant control systems for GMP and Non‑GMP alarms.
• Escalating alarms in accordance with relevant escalation procedures and SOPs.
• Investigating alarms as per relevant procedures.
• Operating utilities equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Maintaining high standard of plant uptime in support of Contract KPI’s.
• Carrying out preventative and corrective maintenance in accordance with site maintenance procedures.
• Carrying out technical investigation.
• Conducting field rounds and readings of utilities equipment.
• Participating in maintaining high standard of housekeeping and safety.
• Reviewing permit to work before signing off.
• Acting as lockout coordinator for Control of Hazardous Energy.
• Working with vendors and third‑party contractors as required.
• Collaborating with maintenance and calibration teams on the execution of scheduled calibrations, corrective and preventative work to meet contractual deliverables.
• Ensuring complete execution on time of all operations and maintenance activities on specific utilities equipment.
• Reviewing Utilities Standard Operating Procedures and work instructions as required.
• Managing own training curricula and reviewing training performance (ITP) with shift lead.
• Co‑ordinating with engineering and commissioning teams on all utilities equipment.
• Acting as CUB Coordinator for internal escalation processes.
• Raising reports as required, including safety, TIR and MIR reports.
• Actively improving equipment and process knowledge through the use of FDS, SOO and Equipment Data Books.

Qualifications

• Trade certificate, City & Guilds, or equivalent in Mechanical / Electrical / Instrumentation Discipline.
• Marine qualification with 2‑4 years experience at sea (2‑3 years experience).
• Experience working in a Shift Team or as part of a Maintenance Team.
• Knowledge of utilities systems: Pumps, HVAC systems, air compressors, steam boilers and steam systems, domestic hot water, refrigerant chillers, cooling towers, clean steam boilers, purified water systems, sterilization systems, low voltage electrical systems, PLCs, building management systems (Honeywell, Emerson Delta V).
• Experience in pharmaceuticals, brewery, dairy or food industry and at least one regulated industry (FDA, IMB, NSAI).
• Good coordination and communication ability; ability to prioritise jobs.
• Strong working knowledge of preventative maintenance programmes for a wide range of plant equipment.
• Previous exposure to computerised maintenance management work‑order system (SAP Maximo).
• Experience working with manufacturing operations, maintenance engineering and clean‑room environments.
• Fluent English speaker; ability to interact and communicate well with manufacturing departments.
• Understanding of SOPs and cGMP engineering systems.
• Evidence of self‑development and interest in going beyond routine daily activities.

Location and Work Details

Location: Grangecastle, Clondalkin. Duration: Permanent. Hours: Shift.

Benefits

• Full VHI cover.
• Pension scheme.
• Education assistance.

Work Eligibility

EU/EEA nationals must show proof of right to work in Ireland. Non‑EU/EEA nationals must have a current and valid permission to work and reside in the Republic of Ireland.