The School of Mechanical Electrical and Process Engineering comprises:
1. Centre of Craft Studies
2. Dept. of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
3. Dept. of Mechanical Biomedical and Manufacturing Engineering
4. Dept. of Process Energy and Transport Engineering.
It offers a comprehensive range of full-time, part-time undergraduate programmes and supports an active research community. Programmes are supported by industry-standard workshops, computer laboratories and other specialist facilities. A team of technical staff within the School manage and maintain these facilities and liaise with academic staff and students to provide a supportive learning environment; the Senior Technical Officer position will be part of this team contributing as required to activities and developments across the School.
The position is based primarily in Bishopstown and the appointee will report to the Head of School of Mechanical Electrical and Process Engineering.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Supervision and administration duties include but are not limited to within the assigned School/Department/Function area:
1. Passing on work directions from Head of School/Head of Department/Head of Function as agreed and being responsible for ensuring completion of work.
2. Recording/supervising and administering of attendance in accordance with current University practices.
3. Scheduling, co-coordinating and guiding work activities following consultation.
4. Assisting with the training needs analysis programme.
5. Monitoring, testing and recording the condition of safety equipment to comply with Health and Safety Regulations and other Regulations specific to work domain, developing, updating, etc. of hazard analysis documentation.
6. Undertaking such other appropriate duties as may be assigned from time to time by the University.
Specific Duties of this Role:
1. Providing technical support for Electrical power equipment across a range of Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronic and Automation Engineering laboratories.
2. Ensuring single-phase and three-phase laboratory power equipment is maintained and operated in a safe manner.
3. Developing and maintaining LV/MV/HV electrical switchgear training equipment and test facilities.
4. Supporting staff and student resource requirements in Electrical, Mechatronic and Automation laboratories across the School as required.
5. Supervising, directing and coordinating the work of technical officers/technicians in the provision of technical support for electrical laboratory equipment across the School.
6. Supporting the management of software licensing and deployment throughout the Schools of Engineering.
7. Planning future technology deployments and upgrades. Designing, developing and building suitable rigs for student laboratories and managing agreed development projects.
8. Supporting technology developments and configurations for relevant research activities in the School.
9. Carrying out safety audits and risk assessments in Electrical Power and Automation Systems laboratories.
10. Liaising with the Heads of Department and Head of School in the planning, development and operation of the activities described above.
Qualification Requirements:
Essential:
1. A relevant undergraduate degree from a recognised degree awarding authority in Electrical Engineering or cognate technical discipline.
2. A relevant Master’s degree (Level 9) from a recognised degree awarding authority in Electrical Engineering or cognate technical discipline.
3. Not less than 5 years relevant post-qualification experience in a relevant environment and at an appropriate level.
Desirable:
1. Demonstrated capacity and recent experience in technologies including design, maintenance, installation and support across a range of Electrical Power Generation/Distribution Systems and Engineering Control Systems applications in a laboratory, research or industrial environment. Experience with renewable energy systems design and integration would be advantageous.
2. Design, operation and maintenance of medium and high voltage systems, smart grid integration and power systems communication networks. Experience with IEC61850 communication protocols for intelligent electronic devices at electrical substations.
3. Experience with specification, operation and maintenance of PLC, industrial automation and SCADA systems.
4. Proven hands-on skills in the design, building and testing of laboratory test equipment and testing/commissioning of electrical power and automation test platforms.
5. Technical support for software deployment and support in a laboratory, research or industrial environment.
6. Team-working and the ability to manage people and projects.
Important Notes:
1. Screening and short-listing only takes place on the basis of information submitted on the application. In addition to the minimum criteria, it may be necessary to introduce further shortlisting criteria. Candidates should note that they may be called for more than one interview.
2. Please ensure that full information is given on qualifications and that the information is accurate and corresponds to the original transcript of qualifications.
3. Please ensure that those you nominate as referees are contacted by you and will be able to supply a reference without delay if requested.
4. The University regrets that it cannot pay expenses for candidates attending interviews for this post or for taking up the position, if appointed.
5. Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
6. Appointments will be subject to Garda vetting.
Application Process:
Applications by MTU eRecruitment system only. Applications will not be accepted in any other format. Please log on for further details and to apply for this position.
The information given in this document is of a general information nature only and should not be taken as contractual.
Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 1.00 pm on Tuesday, 7 January 2025.
Munster Technological University is an equal opportunities employer.
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