Job Title: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our client, a semi-state organisation based in Offaly. This is a permanent position offering a very competitive remuneration package.
The Role:
The successful candidate will be responsible for meeting challenging maintenance, engineering, commercial, safety, environmental, quality and personal development targets.
* Manage the mechanical maintenance function to achieve maximum plant availability, efficiency and safe systems of work.
* Procurement of appropriate spare parts and services to enable long term asset availability, in line with budget and operation of a maintenance management system.
* Perform long term maintenance planning on the plant mechanical equipment.
* Maintain a system of tracking maintenance tasks, support and use tendering processes, take part in new system testing and training.
* Lead their team and give direction to Maintenance Technicians.
* Liaise with other Plant teams to achieve objectives and promote a cross-function work ethic.
* Ensure maintenance plans and targets for the team are achieved safely, economically and within the environmental limits of the Plant.
* Carry out fault diagnosis as required.
The Person:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications, skills, knowledge and attributes:
* A technical qualification such as a BEng, BSc, or an equivalent Level 8 qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
* A minimum of 5 years of experience in a relevant field.
* Proven experience in power plants or heavy industries such as coal, mining, or material handling.
* Competent IT skills and a good knowledge of a maintenance management system, including planning of preventative maintenance and reporting.
* Experience at a middle management level, with the ability to lead and direct teams effectively.
Salary:$60,000 - $80,000 per annum, depending on experience.