Electrical Technician

About the Role:

Our client, a leading organisation in the utilities sector, is seeking an experienced Electrical Shift Technician to join their team in Dublin. This is a permanent position offering excellent career progression and exposure to a wide range of industrial processes and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for service provider
• Troubleshoot and investigate faults and failures in utility plant equipment, including root cause analysis
• Record and investigate deviations on utility plant and equipment, ensuring compliance and quality standards
• Carry out planned preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance as required
• Ensure all planned maintenance tasks are completed on time
• Utilise and develop CMMS systems (Pemac) and create PMs, Job Plans, and SOPs for plant equipment
• Liaise with site planner to identify spare part requirements
• Periodically review maintenance programmes to ensure optimal uptime
• Support and comply with all safety procedures
• Take a leadership role in decision-making regarding plant operation and equipment suitability
• Provide mentoring and leadership to the team, helping to resolve complex plant deviations and failures
• Support site engineers in root cause analysis and capital improvement project
• Assist in planning and executing complex utility service isolations for maintenance and project
• Identify and implement continuous improvement measures to enhance plant efficiency and working practice

Experience & Skills Required

• Craft qualified electrician with previous experience in a similar role
• Experience in energy conversion and distribution is highly desirable
• Strong analytical mindset; experience with Six Sigma/Lean methodologies preferred
• Good working knowledge of HV and LV distribution, electrical generation turbines, diesel generators, boilers, fuel oil storage/distribution, and industrial gas installations
• Proven ability to take a leadership role and mentor team members

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to work with advanced industrial systems and processes
• Permanent role with a reputable organisation
• Supportive team environment with ongoing training and development