Automation Technician

Automation Technician Contract Duration / Type : Permanent Location : Grange castle 39 Hours per week Overview of the role; The automation technician will work with the Veolia Maintenance and Calibration team. He / she will liaise with the contract team, client engineering and equipment vendors for all issues relating to the automated systems in assigned building, i.e. BMS, QBMS, MCS, and VPE. He / she will resolve all automation issues relating to utilities plant and equipment, to ensure maximum uptime of same. Project work and reliability work is also part of this role as required by the current Client. Day to Day of the Role : Maintenance and troubleshooting of all clients automated systems Co-ordination and supervision of vendors and sub-contractors on site. Completion of all related documentation in compliance with site and regulatory rules and guidelines Delivery of delegated engineering tasks in compliance with good engineering practice and all regulatory, statutory and corporate requirements. Update stores spare lists as appropriate when required Keep training current in line with client's requirements, i.e. SOP's (Standard Operating Procedures), EWI's (Engineering Work Instructions), etc. When necessary, review all Maintenance Task Lists, SOP's, EWI's, and other relevant documentation to instigate the necessary changes post review All work on site to be carried out in accordance with site EHS (Environmental Health and Safety) and Veolia EHS rules and guidelines. Liaise with client Automation group Any other activities as directed by the Veolia Contract Manager Required Skills for the Role : National Craft Certificate (or equivalent) in appropriate electro-mechanical / electrical / instrumentation discipline. Cert / diploma / degree (or equivalent) in appropriate electro-mechanical / electrical / instrumentation discipline. Experience of SCADA / PLC Analogue / Digital IO systems. Loop checking. Electrical, schematic and circuit diagram reading. Process automation experience. Troubleshooting / repair of Low Voltage Electrical Systems, Good organisational skills Experience in pharmaceutical environment Good documentation skills Team Player Attention to detail Methodical & Analytical approach to work. Good problem solving and trouble shooting ability. Good Initiative and Pro-active attitude in approach to duties About Veolia Veolia is Irelands leading environmental services company providing solutions that enable ecological transformation. We provide a comprehensive range of energy, waste and water services and are dedicated to carbon reduction, protecting the environment and building the circular economy. Veolia in Ireland works with our customers to carefully manage scarce resources. Through our expertise in operations, engineering and technology we reduce the environmental impact of our customer's activities while helping industrial companies, services organisations and the public sector to operate in a more efficient manner. We offer all employees a benefits package as standard which includes full VHI cover, pension and education assistance. Here at Veolia, we're proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. If you are an EU / EEA national, you will be asked to show proof of right to work in Ireland. If you are a non-EU / EEA national , you will require current and valid permission to work and reside in the Republic of Ireland. Information on legislation and guides to the procedures in relation to obtaining work permits, is available on the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation website. Skills : Automation Technician Mechanical Electrical Instrumentation PLC SCADA