CHP (Combined Heat & Power Plant) Technician - Wastewater Treatment
Office/Project Location: Ringsend
Employment Type: Permanent
Work Location: Site Based
Pay: €45k - €55k per year
Experience: 3+ years
Visa: EU passport or Stamp 4 visa required
Our client is Ireland's leading water and wastewater contractor. They design, construct, operate and maintain water and wastewater treatment plants. Our client is seeking to expand their Engineering team to co-ordinate and deliver capital works across Dublin and other plants.
Monitor system performance and take daily readings of the above plant
Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance work on plant
Maintain Engineering area in terms of good house keeping
Contribute on identification, quantification, implementation and presentation of
equipment continuous improvement projects
Making sure maintenance tasks are completed in accordance with site policies
and procedures and equipment operation and maintenance manuals
Troubleshoot equipment related process problems and equipment failures to
determine cause and to investigate repairs.
Ensure effective completion and ongoing review of planned equipment maintenance routines on MAXIMO (site CMMS)
Ensure all executed maintenance activities are recorded on MAXIMO (site CMMS)
Support Engineering and Operations personnel on continuous improvements and monitor equipment in order to recommend process improvements
Minimise downtime on equipment, through fast response, effective root cause analysis and good problem solving techniques
Effective analysis and elimination of recurring equipment problems.
Take part in after hours on-call roster for CHP with one other CHP technician
Contribute to a pleasant and positive team work atmosphere
The responsibilities contain information to describe and evaluate the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all work performed.
Requirements
The candidate must have a strong reciprocating engine background with the ability to display a high level of skill and understanding regarding internal
combustion engines, generator sets, turbo chargers, intercoolers, ideally natural gas engines, but will consider applicants that have experience with diesel
standby or other engine technologies (e.g. compression engines).
Knowledge of maintenance of natural and bio gas boilers
Must be available to work over-time and occasionally travel on weekends.
Good communication skills, teamwork abilities and initiative.
Proven ability to work well as part of a team & on own with minimum supervision
Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work in a team and/or on own initiative.
Strong technical capability with attention to detail
Willing to attend training to improve technical skills
Minimum three years’ experience in this or related industry
Formal training in reference to engines, complex mechanical & electrical systems.
Ability to read and understand technical drawings
Preferable a person with some practical training / education (e.g. apprentice program, etc.) Technical Degree or Certification
Electrical knowledge and ATEX qualification would be a distinct advantage
Package
Salary: €45k - €55k depending on experience
Performance based bonus of up to 12% of annual salary
23 days/year of Annual Leave plus all the Irish bank holidays including Good Friday
Access to our defined contribution pension scheme upon successful completion of a 6 month probationary period.