Irish Oxygen Company is a leading provider of medical gases and equipment, supplying high-quality products and services across Ireland's public and private healthcare sectors. Partnered with the international SOL Group since 2016, we supply critical medical gas solutions to hospitals and healthcare facilities nationwide. We take pride in our uncompromising commitment to safety, reliability, and innovation.
Role Overview
We are seeking a versatile and proactive Industrial Gas & Facilities Maintenance Technician to ensure the safe, continuous, and efficient operation of our production, filling, and storage facilities. In this role, you will maintain high-pressure gas systems, bulk cryogenic storage tanks, specialised acetylene production plant machinery, and general site infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Plant & Equipment Maintenance: Execute Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) and corrective repairs on gas compressors, automated filling manifolds, vacuum pumps, and filling equipment to minimise operational downtime.
- Specialized Acetylene Operations: Perform dedicated maintenance onour acetylene production plant, ensuring all generators, scrubbers, compressors, and safety interlocks operate to regulatory standards.
- Cryogenic & Bulk Storage: Maintain bulk liquid oxygen, nitrogen, and argon storage systems, including ambient vaporisers, pressure regulation stations, and cryogenic valves.
- Fabrication & Repairs: Carry out mechanical fabrication, pipework repairs, and welding on filling racks and site structures.
- Contractor & Compliance Management: Supervise external service contractors and specialist engineers during site upgrades, audits, and statutory pressure vessel inspections.
- Compliance & Record Keeping: Maintain accurate maintenance logs, equipment histories, and calibration records within the company’s Quality Management System.
- General Facilities & EHS: Oversee general site maintenance, including building upkeep, tool/workshop organisation, site security, winter readiness plans, and waste management.
- Buildings Maintenance: Maintain the premises including power washing, painting, building repairs and associated works.
Technical Skills & Competencies
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting abilities across pumps, valves, and rotating equipment.
- Proficiency in reading P&IDs and electrical schematics.
- Basic working knowledge of electrical systems (3-phase power, sensors, motor controls) and pneumatic/hydraulic systems.
- Practical welding and pipe fabrication skills (TIG/MIG/Arc).
- Rigorous commitment to Environmental Health and Safety and quality compliance.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
- Regular dayshift - Monday to Friday 8am to 4.30pm
- A supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Clear pathways for professional development and career progression.
Pay: €39,000.00-€43,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bike to work scheme
- Company events
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Wellness program
Work Location: In person
