LotusWorks is an Engineering Services provider specializing in managing Commissioning, Construction Services, Calibration, Operations & Maintenance scopes of work within global manufacturing facilities. LotusWorks operates globally across EMEA and North America partnering with the world's leading manufacturers across the Semiconductor, Pharmaceutical & Biologics, Medical Device and Data Centre sectors. Our team of Engineering and Technical professionals is immersed in cutting-edge technologies and innovations. LotusWorks is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, integral to our people-first approach.
As an Instrumentation Apprentice your responsibilities will include but are not limited to actively engage with your appointed mentor to ensure they get the relevant onsite experience to facilitate their training, complete assessments with the assigned mentor.
During this Instrumentation Apprenticeship, you will alternate between on-the-job training with your employer (phases 1, 3, 5, and 7) at various sites across Ireland, and off-the-job training (phases 2, 4, and 6) in a SOLAS training facility in Ireland. Off-the-job phases may take place at any SOLAS location nationwide.
As part of this apprenticeship, you will gain experience in some of the following industries: Semi-Conductor, Pharmaceutical, Medical Devices and the Sligo Laboratory. The apprenticeship involves working with the setup, calibration, and troubleshooting of temperature, pressure, flow, humidity level, density, viscosity instrumentation, pH and conductivity analysers.
On completion of this apprenticeship, you will become a fully qualified instrumentation craftsperson, with a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft – Instrumentation.
Responsibilities:
- Install, maintain and calibrate process measurement and control equipment.
- Install and maintain protection and safety shut-down systems in the process industry.
- Install and maintain first-up systems; shut down systems; analytical instrumentation; telemetry; weighing systems; vibration monitoring; data and Scada systems and information gathering and logging systems.
- Keep accurate records of all calibrations for reports.
- Work with electricity and electronics.
- Use mathematics to solve technical or scientific problems.
- Work on machines and processes.
- Any other duties or responsibilities that may be assigned to you in your role.
Requirements:
- Strong understanding of Mathematics.
- A background in science (preferred).
- Flexibility to relocate to different site locations during the apprenticeship.
- Eagerness and willingness to learn.
- Good communication skills
- A positive and proactive attitude.
- Strong awareness of Health and Safety practices.
- Ability to think critically and solve problems.
Breakdown of Apprenticeship Phases:
On-The-Job with Employer:
- Phase 1 – Minimum 12 months.
- Phase 3 – Minimum 6 months.
- Phase 5 – Minimum 6 months.
- Phase 7 – Minimum 3 months.
Off-The-Job in Training Facility:
- Phase 2 – 22 weeks.
- Phase 4 – 10 weeks.
- Phase 6 – 10 weeks.
Education / Licenses / Certifications:
- Minimum a pass grade in all subjects in the Leaving Certificate (or equivalent).
- Proof of education, licenses, and certifications will be required where applicable.
Benefits:
- VHI Healthcare Cover
- Life Assurance
- Pension Contribution
- Training And Educational Assistance
- Annual GP Check-Up
- Extra Annual Leave
- Healthcare Screening
- Recognition Rewards
LotusWorks is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered.
