Engineering Technician

Job details

Irish Dog Foods

Position Type:

Full Time

Reference No:

572

Location:

Kildare

Prepared by:

Group HR

Approved by:

Group HR

Date:

2025-04-28

Engineering

Job Purpose:

Deliver a high-quality maintenance service to production and the site wide facility. You will be part of a multi-disciplined team of Fitters & Electricians in ensuring all maintenance work is carried out in an effective and efficient manner

Reports to:

Engineering Manager

Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities associated with this role include, but are not limited to:

Providing both reactive and planned maintenance support to the full site
Carry out installations and commissioning of plant/ equipment & trouble shooting of same
Carry out basic programming and diagnostic of plant and equipment
Contribute to the efficiency of the operation by maximizing uptime of machinery & minimise downtime in production and utility areas
Carry out the execution of the preventive maintenance programs
Troubleshooting using PLC Programs (Allen Bradley, Siemens, General Electric and Schneider Electric PLCs)
Technical support for all the plant facilities (including but not limited to compressed air & refrigeration
Support and participate in all environmental, health and safety and quality activities
Carry out engineering work orders in a timely and safe manner while maintaining adherence to cGMP
As part of the Maintenance team, you will need to work with equipment suppliers on new equipment, installations, and modifications
Have working knowledge/ experience with a “Lock -out Tag-out” programme
Adhere to all site policies on Quality, Health & safety, e.g. clean overalls, clean work boots, hair nets, hearing protection, hand washing, LOTO etc
Assist the Health & Safety team in carrying out risk assessments of new & existing machines
Ensure Health & Safety training is rolled out to the Maintenance team
Closely monitor line, machine performance and improve where possible
Fully support the line leaders/ line support i.e., Overtime, shifts cover, phone support & callouts
Overseeing of contractors on site
Provide general maintenance support as designated by supervisors/ manager to include any or all the following areas: process equipment; HVAC equipment; refrigeration; packaging
equipment
Provide the Engineering Department with the highest levels of support. Analysing plant downtime levels and implementing effective strategies to increase uptime
Ensure that Engineering Manager and other area Mangers are kept informed of significant developments within their areas

Skills / Qualifications / Experience:

A relevant third level qualification in Engineering or time-served Electrician or fitter (Electrical/ Mechanical Qualification/ Mechanical Experience)
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a maintenance role, planned and reactive maintenance skills
Working knowledge & experience of relevant Health, Safety & Environmental legislation
Understand Food Safety policies and legislation (BRC & ISO)
Excellent written and verbal communication
Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines
Strong problem-solving skills, as well as an analytical, decisive approach
Experience of a wide range of motor control systems & process temperature controls & pneumatics
Experience using a computerised maintenance management system (CMMS)
Experience of safety systems utilising Isolation / lock-off procedures, risk assessment and permit to work
Flexible and adaptable
Strong team player with ability to work on own initiative
PLC/ PC Control Systems experience
There will also be a requirement to be on-call in this role

Note: As with all positions, due to the dynamic nature of Arrow Group business, key responsibilities will evolve and change over time. Some travel will be required. Appointment to this role is subject to the candidate’s eligibility to work in Ireland.

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