Plater

Syntech Recruitment are partnering with an engineering contractor to recruit experienced Platers for structural fabrication and installation work on a major power generation project in Tarbert, Co. Kerry, with continuation onto a Dublin-based project thereafter.

This is a large-scale EPC power station project currently under construction - significant heavy plate fabrication, tank and vessel work, boiler components, structural steelwork and mechanical plant installation across a live industrial site.

Plater Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble heavy plate components - tanks, vessels, boiler parts and structural assemblies - to specification and drawing
• Mark out, cut, fit up and prepare heavy plate and structural steel for welding
• Work from fabrication drawings and general arrangement drawings
• Carry out fit-up and tacking of components in preparation for coded welding
• Work to tight tolerances on heavy plate fabrication - pressure vessels, storage tanks and boiler components
• Assist with tank erection and on-site installation of structural steelwork
• Operate cutting, grinding, rolling and profile cutting equipment safely and accurately
• Work with overhead cranes and lifting equipment during fabrication and installation
• Support on-site machining and equipment placement activities as required
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and dimensional accuracy throughout
• Support fabrication teams to meet project milestones and deadlines
• Adhere to all site safety procedures, permit-to-work systems and project QA requirements
• Ensure all work is completed right-first-time

Plater Requirements

• Trade qualified - Plater, Boilermaker or equivalent apprenticeship
• Minimum 5 years heavy plate fabrication experience in an industrial environment
• Proven experience on power generation, oil & gas, petrochemical or heavy industrial projects - boiler work, tank erection or pressure vessel fabrication essential
• Competent marking out from fabrication and general arrangement drawings independently
• Experienced in fit-up and tacking of structural and pressure parts to welding procedures
• Working knowledge of plate rolling, pressing, cutting and profile cutting equipment
• Familiar with overhead crane operation and safe use of lifting equipment
• Strong understanding of fabrication tolerances and dimensional inspection
• Knowledge of welding processes and weld inspection requirements
• Familiar with permit-to-work systems and structured EPC project site environments
• Available for immediate start

Highly Desirable

• MMA or MIG welding capability alongside plating - coded or previously coded a significant advantage
• Boiler work experience - pressure parts, drums, headers or associated steelwork
• Tank erection experience - storage tanks, process vessels or similar
• CSCS / Safe Pass / relevant site safety card
• Overhead crane licence or LEEA rigging and slinging awareness
• Experience working under RT/UT NDT inspection regimes on pressure parts

Benefits

• Immediate start available
• Ongoing work across Tarbert project with continuation to Dublin
• Opportunity for overtime
• Lodge depending on location of work
• Pension contribution
• Death in service benefit
• 21 days holidays plus 10 bank holidays