Shift Electrical Technician

At C&D Foods Edgeworthstown we have a requirement for a Shift Electrical Technician working on shift (12Hhr Continental Shift Pattern) within our Engineering Department.

Key Responsibilities

Undertake preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting and repair of all Production Machinery and Plant Services i.e. PLC (Siemens/Allen Bradley), Electrical Cabinets, Electrical Containment, Sensors.

Knowledge of testing equipment, De-bugging and systems development, Programming, Steam, Air, Water etc.

Shift Pattern

The shifts are 6am-6pm and 6pm-6am. The shift cycle would be as follows:

Week 1 - In Monday and Tuesday, Off Wednesday, and Thursday and In Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Week 2- Off Monday and Tuesday, In Wednesday and Thursday and Off Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Please Note -The initial training and onboarding for this role will take place on the day shift, Monday to Friday (Mon-Thurs 8am-4pm, Fri 8am-3pm). After successful completion of the training period (approx. 3-6 months), the successful candidate will transition to working on the 12hour continental shift pattern as outlined.

Personal Competencies:

Resilience - Never give up, solution driven.

Effective - makes things happen.

Customer focused - understand the customer and is always seeking to improve quality and services for internal/external stakeholders.

Great team mate - works with colleagues to do what is best for the company. Wants to develop and help others.

The ability to work under time pressure and with on own initiative.

Safety, Documentation and GMP awareness / compliance.

Safety and Quality focused.

Experience of troubleshooting and repair of manufacturing equipment.

Interest / initiative in improving processes.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

PC Literacy, basic navigation and file management skills.

Desire to develop professionally, improve skills and progress.

Willingness to learn and develop skills

Qualifications:

Candidates should hold a Senior Trades Qualification or a comparable NFQ qualification, and/or NCEA Certificate or Diploma in an Electrical discipline. A FETAC Level 6 accreditation, or an equivalent qualification, such as a Solas apprenticeship, City & Guilds apprenticeship or higher is acceptable.