We are currently hiring a maintenance fitter/operator to be based in Letterkenny Wastewater Treatment Plant, Pumping Station and Sludge Treatment Centre.
Duties:
Your main duties will include, but not be limited to, the following:
Preventive Maintenance:
- Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for mechanical equipment.
- Regularly inspect and maintain mechanical systems to prevent unexpected failures.
- Keep detailed records of maintenance activities and upload to Geopal.
Fault Finding:
- Conduct thorough fault-finding investigations to identify mechanical issues within systems.
- Use diagnostic tools and equipment to pinpoint the root cause of faults.
- Develop and implement strategies to prevent recurring faults.
Emergency Breakdowns:
- Respond promptly to emergency calls for mechanical issues in the water and wastewater sites notified to you.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical failures to minimise downtime.
- Implement quick and effective solutions to restore functionality.
- Document changes made during repair work for invoicing and for future reference.
Mechanical Surveys:
- Perform mechanical surveys to assess the condition of existing mechanical systems.
- Identify potential areas for improvement or upgrades.
- Compile detailed reports on survey findings and recommendations.
Testing and Commissioning:
- Conduct comprehensive testing of mechanical systems to verify proper functionality.
Safety Compliance:
- Adhere to all safety regulations and guidelines during mechanical work.
- Conduct safety assessments and RAMS to identify potential hazards before starting a job.
- Implement corrective actions to address safety concerns.
Operate
- Develop a good understanding of how the sites work and how to operate the plant, equipment and machinery at the sites.
- Assist with undertaking operate and maintenance of the plant.
- Follow all planned and preventative maintenance work requirements, including following RAMS and H&S requirements, and document them on the Geopal system.
- Update the Monthly status reports as required.
- Supervise contractors when they are on site.
- Manage relationships with key stakeholders as required.
- Provide on call cover one week in three.
Salary - €41,000 plus benefits
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: €41,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 05/09/2025
Reference ID: IREOPLK_148