A Renewable Energy Business Unit located in Edenderry currently requires a Laboratory Technician on a permanent basis. The successful candidates will be responsible for reporting to the Environmental Health and Safety Officer.
The primary responsibility of the Laboratory Technician is to carry out daily duties in accordance with the provisions of the ISO 17025 Standard. This includes conducting audits as required by the schedule and requested by management, assisting in the analysis and assessment of fuel quality on the plant to support production/operations, controlling water and steam chemistry on the plant, and helping to coordinate the plant's Environmental Management System.
Duties Include:
1. Carry out fuel analysis to ensure it meets the commercial and technical needs of the Powergen Division and operates to the standard outlined in the laboratory quality manual and the ISO 17025 Standard.
2. Carry out water analysis to help coordinate the plant's Environmental Management System.
3. Participate and assist with Environmental, Health & Safety activities including risk assessment and auditing.
4. Assist in carrying out internal quality and laboratory audits to verify that the operation of the Business Management System and activities of the laboratory comply with relevant ISO Standards including the ISO 17025 Standard.
5. Control water and steam chemistry on the plant and effluent to ensure compliance with all relevant environmental and legislative responsibilities.
6. Contribute to the documentation and development of the plant's control and Business Management Systems, ensuring compliance with the requirements of various accreditation, fuel supplier, and relevant authorities while operating in a Continuous Improvement environment.
7. Liaise with the Operations Manager regarding all aspects of process water sampling, testing, and quality.
8. Maintain interfaces with the ANUA, other interested parties, NSAI, INAB, the Fuel Suppliers, laboratory suppliers, and contractors as necessary.
9. Cooperate fully with all provisions taken by the company for ensuring health and safety and welfare of co-employees and members of the public using the premises.
10. Proactively participate in the Performance Management process to ensure delivery of own and the wider team's objectives.
Qualification & Experience:
1. B.Sc. in a Science related discipline.
2. Technical experience with particular emphasis on fuel and chemical analysis, including knowledge of the ISO 17025 Standard.
3. Minimum of 1 year’s experience would be an advantage.
4. Experience in a fuel laboratory in an accredited environment - EPA licensing is an advantage.
5. Knowledge of the basics of Health & Safety / SafePass is an advantage.
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