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ATEX Inspector Apprenticeship If you are looking for a career with long-term prospects, specialist technical training, and genuine demand from industry, this is an exceptional opportunity. AVS is currently recruiting for four ATEX Inspector Apprenticeship positions. This is an entry-level opportunity for motivated candidates who want to build a highly valuable technical qualification with Ireland’s benchmark company in explosion safety inspection and verification. About AVS AVS is Ireland’s only accredited, independent and impartial inspection body providing internationally recognised inspection and verification services to industry and installation contractors operating in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres. We are trusted by industry because of our technical competence, independence and depth of experience. Our team includes highly experienced inspectors and qualified Ex validation engineers, giving our clients direct access to some of Ireland’s leading experts in ATEX and Explosion Safety. Our personnel have significant engineering and inspection experience across a wide range of sectors, including: • Pharmaceutical • Brewing and Distilling • Petrochemical • Chemical Processing • Food and Beverage • Manufacturing Why Choose AVS ATEX inspection and explosion safety competence are highly valued by employers across many major industries. Gaining these skills can open the door to a rewarding and specialist career path, both in Ireland and internationally. Completing your apprenticeship with AVS means training with a company that sets the standard in explosion safety verification. You will develop practical, in-demand skills under the guidance of recognised experts, building a strong foundation for a long-term career in electrical inspection, hazardous area compliance and industrial safety. This is more than an apprenticeship. It is an opportunity to position yourself in a specialist field where technical competence, professionalism and recognised qualifications are in strong demand. Apprenticeship Overview This is an entry-level Electrical Apprenticeship and Trainee ATEX Inspector role. Successful candidates will be enrolled in an apprenticeship programme designed to develop the skills, experience and competencies required to become a qualified electrician and ATEX Inspector. During the apprenticeship, you will receive a combination of: • Classroom-based education • Paid on-the-job training • Structured mentoring from experienced inspectors and engineers • Practical exposure to real industrial environments Apprentices will receive training in the: • Installation, commissioning, testing and maintenance of wiring systems for industrial applications • Inspection of electrical equipment in non-hazardous areas • Inspection and verification of equipment and installations in potentially explosive atmospheres • Development of technical inspection competence, reporting skills and industry knowledge This role offers exposure to specialist industrial work that few entry-level opportunities can provide. Location and Flexibility The apprenticeship is primarily based in the Dublin and Cork areas, with work carried out throughout Ireland and, at times, further afield. Candidates must be flexible with working hours when required. Minimum Requirements Applicants must: • Be over 18 years of age • Hold a full clean driving licence • Be computer literate What We Are Looking For We are seeking candidates who have: • A strong work ethic • A positive attitude • A willingness to learn • The ability to take direction • A commitment to personal development • The ability to work as part of a professional team Application Requirements Please ensure that your application includes a copy of your: • Leaving Certificate results, and/or • Third-level qualification(s) Applications submitted without these documents will not be considered. Apply If you want to start a career in a specialist field with excellent long-term prospects, and train with one of the most respected names in explosion safety verification, we would like to hear from you.
Electrical Apprentice
The electrical craftsperson is concerned with the installation, commissioning, testing and maintenance of: electrical wiring systems and services; electrical plant and control equipment; process monitoring and control systems. Modern process plant includes electrical, electro-mechanical, electro-pneumatic, electronic and microprocessor-based systems. In order to function effectively and efficiently, the electrical craftsperson must have a broad base of technical knowledge complementary to information gathering and analytical skills. The ability to interpret technical data and the proper use of test instruments is critical for effective system maintenance, fault diagnosis and rectification, and the installation/calibration of sensors, transmitting and controlling devices. This craftsperson must maintain effective communications with colleagues, clients and equipment suppliers. Proper maintenance and updating of job-related and equipment-related documentation is critical. All work undertaken by electrical craftspersons is subject to statutory regulations governing the safety of personnel, plant, premises and the environment. At the end of the apprenticeship the craftsperson will be able to demonstrate competence in the following: • Selection, procurement, safe use of, and storage of craft-related tools, equipment and materials • Selection and utilisation of fixing devices • Assessment, interpretation and implementation of ETCI wiring regulations, installation inspection and testing procedures • Utilisation of electrical test instruments • Installation of steel conduit wiring systems • Installation of plastic conduit wiring systems • Installation of steel trunking cable systems • Installation of plastic trunking cable systems • Installation of cable tray and ladder systems • Installation of industrial cable systems • Installation of sub-distribution boards and protective devices • Installation and maintenance of lighting, heating and motive power systems and controls • Installation and testing of overcurrent and earth leakage protection systems • Installation of earthing and bonding systems • Interpretation of circuit schematics and architectural drawings which incorporate IEC symbols • Interpretation of technical data and manufacturing standards • Interpretation of equipment assembly, disassembly and adjustment procedures • Completion and updating of job-related documentation Specialist Skills • System fault analysis skills • Interpretation of electrical/electronic schematic diagrams • Interpretation of flow, function and ladder charts • Soldering and desoldering skills • Testing, removal and replacement of electronic components/PCBs • Installation and programming of PLC systems • Installation and calibration of sensors and transducers • Installation of electro-pneumatic systems • Installation of data communication cable systems • Communications • Customer relations • Adaptability • Ability to work as part of a team • Ability to work independently • Initiative • Problem solving • Planning • Information gathering • Quality • Language • Report Writing
