Electrical Technician - Dublin 24

Electrical Technician - Dublin 24 (Citywest).
This position is being offered initially on a 2 to 3 month temporary contract basis.

Our client seeks an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician with a minimum of 3 years' hands-on experience in an industrial manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have strong diagnostic skills, solid electrical knowledge and the ability to maintain, repair, and improve a range of industrial equipment from robotic arms and conveyor systems to induction coil furnaces and mixers and blenders. This role is critical in ensuring equipment reliability, minimising downtime, and supporting safe and effective operations.

Key Responsibilities:
• Perform preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on industrial manufacturing electrical systems, machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults using multimeters, diagnostic tools, and technical documentation.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair control panels, motors, sensors, wiring and automotive electrical components.
• Work with fitters and mechanical technicians to maintain and repair machinery issues such as conveyers, lifts, and pumps
• Install and commission electrical systems and components in accordance with industry standards and safety regulations and company policies.
• Maintain accurate documentation of work performed, with parts replaced, and timeline to help build a library of asset history and development of scheduling and inventory.
• Collaborate with fitters, mechanical technicians, engineers and the production team to resolve issues and support and implement improvements

Qualifications & Experience requirements:
• Qualified Electrical maintenance technician, Qualified Craft electrician, or equivalent advanced certifications.
• Proven experience in a manufacturing, industrial or production environment with a strong aptitude in PLC control.
• Proficiency with hydraulic, pneumatic, motorized systems, instrumentation and sensors.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and technical manuals.
• Knowledge of safe work practices and maintenance safety procedures

An advantage to have:
• PLC troubleshooting and fault finding experience (Allen Bradley, Siemens Omron, etc.)
• Understanding of HMI systems and industrial networks (Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, etc.)
• Mechanical awareness around belts, chains, bearings, couplings etc.