Industrial Maintenance Electrician
Confidential (via Hiretize) · Ireland · full-time
€50,000 – €65,000 annual
About the Role
A nationwide leader in the provision of innovative water, wastewater and resource recycling solutions for the municipal, industrial and commercial water sectors in Ireland is seeking a Maintenance Electrician to join the team.
The position requires flexibility and availability as demanded by the needs of a continuous plant and process. You will be part of an on-call system providing electrical cover—after-hours and weekend interaction with the plant will be a routine aspect of the job.
Key Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical components, panels and systems
- Install and maintain industrial communication systems, heavy duty electrical equipment
- Wire up, gland, terminate pumps, motors, VSDs, circuit boards and panels
- Install new conduits, trays, ladders and pull new cables where necessary
- Provide out of hours support to plant operations during start-up, running and shutdown
- Participate in on-call rota
- Follow all health and safety rules and regulations; keep work area clean, safe and orderly
- Problem-solving and fault-finding with MV/LV AC and LC DC switchgear and distribution systems
- Manage preventative maintenance plan on electrical equipment including thermography, instrument calibration
- Liaise with process and production personnel regarding plant operation and control
- Perform other duties as deemed necessary by the Maintenance Engineer
Requirements
- 2-3 years of relevant electrical experience in a heavy industrial environment
- Electrical National Craft Certificate essential
- Ability to read complex electrical drawings and P&IDs
- Experience with Rockwell/Allen Bradley Control Systems and PLCs, Endress and Hauser and ABB instrumentation, and Auma actuators is advantageous
- Willing to perform physically demanding tasks (climbing ladders, working at heights, confined spaces)
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment where priorities change regularly
Benefits
- Competitive salary: €50,000 to €65,000 per year
- 23 days annual leave plus all Irish bank holidays
- Reward package commensurate to experience