Electrical Technician.

Electrical Technician

Our client, a medium-sized manufacturing facility operating with the latest computer-controlled process technology are seeking a skilled and motivated Process Engineering Technician (Electrical) to join their operations team. This position operates on a 4-cycle shift rotation and plays a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of our manufacturing processes and plant equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the optimal and efficient operation of process and plant equipment through the use of process control systems.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance activities, completing all associated documentation and records.
• Administer and maintain computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and process records.
• Conduct laboratory testing of products throughout the manufacturing process.
• Operate in accordance with the Integrated Management System and comply with the requirements of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
• Monitor, operate, and control the continuous manufacturing process to achieve production targets and maintain plant performance.
• Provide electrical and mechanical support during shift operations, along with logistical support as required.
• Support multiple operational functions including production, maintenance, reliability, projects, and continuous improvement initiatives on a rotational or as-needed basis.
• Perform electrical and mechanical fault diagnosis, maintenance, and repair on both production and facility equipment.
• Contribute to the maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement of plant systems to maximise production capacity.

Equipment and Systems

The successful candidate will be involved in the maintenance and repair of a wide range of plant and facility equipment, including:

• Compressors
• Pumps
• Boilers
• Water treatment systems
• Instrumentation systems
• Distillation equipment
• Chemical processing plant equipment
• General process engineering systems

Qualifications and Ideal Experience

• Qualified Electrician with mechanical experience and knowledge of instrumentation and process systems.
• Minimum QQI/FETAC Level 6 qualification.
• Experience working within a process manufacturing and/or maintenance environment.
• Experience with SCADA systems, pumps, and general process engineering systems.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative within a process-driven environment.
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Desirable Experience
• Experience handling, maintaining, or working on chemical process equipment and storage systems.
• Experience working in ATEX environments or with ATEX installations.
• CompEx certification would be an advantage.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong commitment to health, safety, and compliance.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Excellent problem-solving and fault-finding abilities.
• Strong interest in process improvement and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Good written communication and record-keeping skills, including maintenance reporting, CMMS updates, and production reporting.
• Effective team player with the ability to collaborate across multiple functions.
• Eagerness to learn, develop new skills, and become multi-skilled across disciplines.
• Good awareness of chemical processes and associated safety considerations.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.

Additional Information

• Shift Pattern: 4-Cycle Shift Rotation
• Minimum Qualification: QQI/FETAC Level 6
• Primary Discipline: Electrical (with Mechanical and Instrumentation experience preferred)
• Industry: Process Manufacturing / Chemical Processing / Industrial Operations