Maintenance Fitter / Operator

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