Facilities Technician

We are looking for a Full-time experienced Facilities Technician to join our team in Donegal.

Monday to Sunday 36 Hours per week.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To carry out a range of technical duties to cover mechanical, electrical, and some general building fabric maintenance, which will consist of some general operative tasks.
• To carry out planned preventative maintenance on all equipment under our control as per the Plant CMMS / CAFM system.
• Proactively identify and remedy equipment maintenance issues, to maximise equipment uptime.
• Servicing of electrical, mechanical, and non-technical equipment.
• Liaise with the service desk/supervisor and respond to all non-technical and technical queries promptly to ensure conformance with the relevant Service Level Agreement.
• To carry out fault finding and repairs to broken down equipment, contact and coordinate service engineers where external assistance is required.
• Maintain appropriate records in line with requirements.
• Assist in the installation of new plant and equipment.
• To keep all business unit leads informed and updated at all times in relation to equipment issues.
• Liaising with department engineers and other support personnel to identify and solve problems.
• Assist with the drive for 'Cost Reduction Initiatives' across the site, from providing ideas through to implementation. This should also include Energy Saving Opportunities (ESOs).
• To be a self-performing Electrician and continuously strive for self improvement. Ensure any training deemed necessary by your line manager is completed within the agreed timeframe.
• Must be willing to take on and familiarise with all relevant site systems as deemed necessary to complete the role.
• Maintain an internal 'Best Practice' regime and encourage continuous improvements.
• Assist with all queries regarding quotations and purchasing when requested.
• Maintain and maximise use of the client CMMS / CAFM (Computer Aided Facility Management) system and ensure all works are completed and closed within the agreed timeframe.
• Sourcing and stocking of spare parts as required to ensure minimum stock levels are maintained in accordance with client requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Electrical Senior Trades or Diploma in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience in the following areas - Utilities / Facilities.
• Formal training/certification in any of the above would be advantageous; relevant experience required.
• Basic computer knowledge essential.
• Proven track record in preventive and reactive maintenance in a similar environment.