Maintenance Electrician

Full job description

Overview:Job Title: Maintenance Electrician
Reporting to: Maintenance Manager
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Carrolls Cross, Co. Waterford
Role Summary:

Dawn Meats is a premium meat processor and supplier of choice for a range of leading supermarket, foodservice and restaurant businesses. Established in 1980, Dawn Meats is an industry leader with annual revenues of over €4.5bn, employing over 12,000 staff in 13 countries and exporting to over 70 countries.

Dawn Meats Carrolls Cross currently have a vacancy for a Maintenance Electrician to assist in the day to day running and maintenance of the production facility in Carrolls Cross, Co. WaterfordResponsibilities:The successful candidate will be based at our primary production plant in Carrolls Cross and their duties will include:

• Managing the full electrical works & trouble shooting of the site and equipment.
• Lead the site preventative electrical programme & manage scheduling.
• Carry out work orders in a timely and safe manner while maintaining adherence & full compliance with company procedures
• Responsibility to upload all job details onto a handheld mobile field technology device on completion.
• The ability to test, inspect and certificate your own installations.
• Responsibility for explaining system procedures to site management
• Develop in-depth working knowledge of all sites electrical equipment
• Complete all work order form & paperwork in full
• Follow all Health and Safety Rules and Regulations in the Site.
• To complete training and review of SOPs on compliance

Qualifications:Your role will see you tackle a wide range of business challenges in a busy Maintenance/Engineering environment.The ideal Candidate will have or demonstrate:

• A high level of competency in electrical work / electrical engineering, with a minimum of 3 years post apprenticeship experience.
• Experience of machines & process equipment, controls & automation.
• Experience in electrical & mechanical installations & maintenance.
• Can demonstrate good communication, both written & oral skills, which meet the requirements of the job in full.
• Good mental ability to logically follow a line of thought for problem solving
• Holds a full driving license.
• Ability to work on their own initiative, with minimum supervision, as well as part of a team.
• Has a flexible approach to working hours (shift work, overtime and on call).