Naval Service: Direct Entry, Electrical Artificer

The Naval Service is the State's principal seagoing agency with a general responsibility to meet contingent and actual maritime defence requirements.

We are now recruiting qualified Electrical/Electronic Technicians to join as Direct Entry Electrical Artificers. In this role, you'll maintain and repair onboard electrical systems, including power generation, distribution and automated control systems. Duties also include preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis and participation in emergency response operations.

About the Role:

• The Electrical Artificer is responsible for the maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of electrical systems on our fleet of state-of-the-art ships.
• You are responsible for ensuring operational readiness through maintaining essential electrical infrastructure, including power generation and distribution.
• You will troubleshoot and diagnose faults in electrical circuits, control systems and automated machinery.
• You will conduct routine inspections, preventative maintenance and system testing to ensure operational efficiency.
• You will assist in emergency response situations and exercises, including firefighting and damage control duties.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Educational/Professional Qualifications:
• HETAC Level 7 in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Applied Physics & Instrumentation, or Marine Electrotechnology.
• QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft in Electrical, Electrical Instrumentation, or Instrumentation.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age and under 39 years of age: you will be required to provide proof of your age if you progress to the next stage of the competition.
• You must be at least 5ft 2in (157.48cm) in height. You will be measured during the selection process.
• No tattoos are to be visible above the collar while serving in the Defence Forces. This will be checked during the selection process and you may not proceed if you have visible tattoos above your collar.
• Applicants must meet the work permit eligibility criteria to serve as part of the Defence Forces. i.e. You must have a minimum of 5 years eligibility to stay in Ireland. You will be requested to provide proof of working permit on your application.
• You must meet medical, physical and security clearance standards, which will be assessed during the recruitment process.

Base Location across: Naval Base, Haulbowline Island, Cork.

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