Maintenance Electrician

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the daa Cork Airport Electrical Department for the appointment of a Maintenance Electricians. The successful candidate will work with a team of eleven electricians reporting directly to the Electrical Supervisor. They will assist the electrical / mechanical team in the maintenance of airfield lighting, building services, life safety systems and all other electrical / mechanical systems across the airport campus. The role requires a high level of problem solving and analytical skills as well as the ability to work safely and efficiently under pressure.

This is a shift-based role. Full training on specialised systems will be provided as required.

Responsibilities

• Performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks on airfield, terminal service and life safety systems as required.

• Providing technical support for all new equipment installations.

• Utilising CMMS based work systems to manage all work activities.

• Providing analysis, reporting and technical solutions to eliminate recurring equipment faults.

• Be active in identification and implementation of equipment and process improvement projects.

• Ensure active participation in all training as required.

• Any other duties as required from time to time.

Qualifications

• QQI level 6 Advanced Craft Certificate – Electrical or equivalent.

• Full Class B Driving licence.

• Safe Pass.

• MEWP operator training (desirable).

• Excellent knowledge of electrical and mechanical equipment and associated maintenance principles.

• Prior hands on experience of Scada / BMS systems (desirable).

• The ability to work independently, and as a member of a self-managed shift team in a dynamic environment that requires flexibility and initiative.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• A strong team player is necessary for this position together with a willingness to learn new skills and techniques, in order to meet our changing technical and business environment.

• Excellent organisation skills including ability to present information clearly and concisely.