Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Location: Dublin Port, Dublin, Ireland
Reporting to: Technical Supervisor
About Us
Dublin Port is the busiest port in Ireland with 16,500 annual vessel movements. 75% of all cargo is in the Ro-Ro and Bulk Liquid modes. The Engineering Function is responsible for the asset management of critical infrastructure throughout the 260 hectare estate, including ro-ro ramps, marine vessels, marine and quay walls, finished petroleum product offloading, aids to navigation, roads, water, waste water and fire water, networks and systems and electrical distribution, lighting and emergency power systems. The Engineering team comprises of highly experienced craft and general workers that support the day to day work of the function, including 24 hour x 365 day basis cover to ensure that key infrastructure and systems are available at all times.
Overview
This role incorporates a diverse range of activities but mainly focuses on providing safe, effective and efficient technical support to Dublin Ports critical and non-critical operational assets. This technical support is delivered through conducting reactive, planned and preventive maintenance to provide reliable port infrastructure covering assets such as ro-ro ramps, tugs, pilot boats, aids to navigation, firefighting systems, back up generators and inputting into the sustainable use of all resources such as energy and water.
Maintenance Technicians will operate to the highest safety and environmental standards and be proactively focused in a team environment to ensure the optimum provision of a highly reliable, cost effective and efficient customer focused maintenance service.
Why Join Us?
Work in an inclusive, values-driven organisation committed to operational excellence and sustainability.
Access to professional development and growth opportunities.
GP Refund Scheme for employees.
Defined Contribution Pension Scheme.
On site parking.
Key Responsibilities
Environmental, Health & Safety
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All work carried out by Maintenance Technicians must be completed in a safe manner reflecting ever increasing environmental, health and safety requirements.
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Use of risk assessments and method statements are absolute, the Maintenance Technician will assist in the drafting of same along with future development of enhanced procedures.
Maintenance & Inspection of Critical Plant & Equipment
This includes but is not limited to ro-ro ramps, tugs, pilot boats, aids to navigation, firefighting systems, back-up generators. The Maintenance Technicians will be responsible for assisting in ensuring that the optimum cost effective maintenance regime is in place, practiced and reported.
People
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Maintenance Technicians are to positively interface with both internal and external customers and to synergistically interact with all members of the maintenance team and other employees of Dublin Port Company.
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Proactive communication specifically with Technical Supervisors is required, in a one to one capacity and through mobile and email.
General
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The successful candidate will have a proactive, self-driven, continuous improvement working style. Critically assessing each situation and developing enhanced solutions to the operation and maintenance of equipment and processes.
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Driving the company's sustainability agenda is a top priority in this role, and resource management is therefore an important focus.
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Commitment to on-going change is essential and the post holder will be required to input to the continuous use development and optimisation of our CMMS and other relevant systems.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
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Time served mechanical trade (QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft) in Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Fitting, Heavy Vehicle Mechanics, Construction Plant Fitting, or equivalent.
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Experience in a safety-critical operational environment.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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Good operational systems competence.
Ability to work rostered shifts in a safety-critical environment.
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Desirable
Technical
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Competency in fabrication, welding, turning, milling, grinding.
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Experience in maintenance and operations of motors, gearbox, water pumps, fans, vacuum pumps, and associated distribution pipe work.
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Working knowledge of electro hydraulic systems.
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Basic knowledge of electrical process control systems with experience in an industrial environment.
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Good understanding of H&S statutory requirements, responsibilities and obligations.
Certification in any of the above technical competencies is a distinct advantage.
Non Technical
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Plans and organises tasks and work responsibilities to achieve business objectives.
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Uses sound judgement to make good decisions based on analysis of information gathered. Considers all relevant facts and alternatives before deciding on the most appropriate action.
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Expresses thoughts and ideas in a clear and concise way.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dublin Port Company is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating a workplace that promotes diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
