Background:
Veolia is Ireland’s leading environmental services company. We provide a comprehensive range of energy, waste and water solutions and are dedicated to carbon reduction, protecting the environment and building the circular economy. We offer all employees a benefits package as standard which includes full VHI cover, pension and education assistance.
When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.
We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.
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Lab Maintenance Technician
Location: Grangecastle, Dublin
Duration: Permanent
Hours: 39 hours per week
Overview of the Role:
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the execution of the Preventive and Corrective maintenance program as per the Client / PPU requirement.
Day to Day of the Role:
Day-to-Day Relationship with the Veolia Site Manager, Client, Shift Lead and Engineering team.
Maintaining and building new relationships across the site among the internal Veolia team, Client, Engineering team and sub-contractors
Point of contact for escalation of any issues w.r.t. Plant maintenance.
Troubleshoot problems with utilities equipment as necessary and as directed by site supervisors
Complete site documentation before and after work tasks, as appropriate
Update MTL’s as appropriate
All work on site to be carried out in accordance with site EHS (Environmental Health and Safety) and Veolia EHS rules and guidelines.
Liaise and Work with the Shift team on all Utilities Equipment
Liaise with Contractors during planned service maintenance.
Participate in the appropriate training.
Carry out Risk Assessment of Equipment Maintenance Task List steps and ensure these are always kept valid. (PMO)
Carry out Periodic reviews of EWI/SOP to ensure documents are always current and valid.
Troubleshooting and investigation of utility plant equipment faults and failures along with the Shift Operation Group.
Identifying, liaising with, and, where appropriate, coordinating of third-party contractors and suppliers on site.
Ensuring Engineering areas, in liaison with Contract Manager and Contract co-ordinator, facilities and equipment are kept in a clean, safe and serviceable condition, and general housekeeping highest standards are maintained.
Continuous improvement of contract delivery on-site
Required Skills for the Role:
Senior Trades, City & Guilds or equivalent in Mechanical / Building Services engineering.
Engineering degree/diploma or equivalent, preferably mechanical/environmental, with two to three years post-graduate experience, preferably in mechanical/building services, or
Marine qualification, with 2 to 4 years’ experience at sea. (Desirable but not necessary)
Essential:
Mechanical / Building Services / Utilities experience, 2 years minimum and good understanding of the basic fundamentals of the various utilities systems.
Pumps, HVAC Systems, Air Compressors, Boilers, Plant steam systems and ancillary services, (DHW /DCW /LPHW skids), Chillers, Cooling Towers, Clean steam Boilers, Purified Water Systems, WFI Water Systems, CIP systems, Refrigeration Systems, Process gases,
Building Management Systems (Scada)
Good understanding of Preventive Maintenance / Corrective Maintenance Systems.
Familiarity with Predictive Maintenance (CBM) techniques and their benefits.
Worked within a Computerized Maintenance Management (CMMS) Work Order system environment. (EAMS/SAP)
Work within a documented Permit to Work System, Method Statement and Risk Assessment and COHE methods.
Computer literate and good organizational skills
Ability to read and understand P&ID’s.
Understanding of SOP’s/EWI’s and GMP Engineering systems.
Understanding of Basic Instrumentation
Must be able to demonstrate hands on experience with detailed knowledge/skill in the following area’s:
Troubleshooting / repair of Mechanical/Building Services systems
Good Initiative and Pro-active attitude in approach to duties
Self-motivation, ability to work alone and also as Team Player.
Attention to detail is critical
Methodical & Analytical approach to work and the ability to communicate to Supervisor and Colleagues
Good problem solving and trouble shooting ability.
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Computer Skills (Excel, Word, Client PC Applications etc)
Desirable:
Experience in the pharmaceutical, Biotech or food industry
Recertification of bio-Safety cabinets / Fume hoods. Autoclaves.
Analytical laboratory environment experience
Maintenance and troubleshooting experience of the following systems and processes – RO/WFI, Autoclaves, fume-hoods, bio-safety cabinets, LAF cabinets; Fire suppression systems; Vacuum.
Please note:
If you are an EU/EEA national, you will be asked to show proof of right to work in Ireland.
If you are a non-EU/EEA national , you will require current and valid permission to work and reside in the Republic of Ireland.
Information on legislation and guides to the procedures in relation to obtaining greencard permits ,work permits, spousal/dependant permits is available on the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation website.
