Water Treatment Maintenance Senior Operative (Electrical) - Ballymore Eustace Water Treatment Plant

We are Uisce Éireann. Every day, we are responsible for providing safe, secure and sustainable water services to the people of Ireland. As Ireland's national regulated water utility, it is our vision that Ireland will be sustainable, where water is valued and protected, for the planet and all the lives it sustains.

The purpose of Uisce Éireann is to be accountable for the challenge of providing essential water services so that communities may thrive. This means we are proud to take responsibility for protecting our water supply and advancing a safe water system to a rapidly growing population and empowering Ireland's social and economic growth.

We are passionate about empowering our people, enabling them to have a positive impact on communities across Ireland. Shared vision and purpose guide us, and we adhere to values that define who we are and shape how we work, how we serve customers and communities, how we work better together, how we do the right thing, how we aspire, and how we keep each other safe. It is through our behaviour that we define how we interact and communicate with each other, and how we succeed together. These values and behaviours apply to everyone we have, across every role, location, and level.

Our goal is to attract and develop trained and capable people from diverse backgrounds, and those people will bring a dynamic range of expertise and insight to our work. And as a strong value-based workforce at Uisce Éireann, we can certainly advance Ireland's water services and meet the needs of the communities we serve, and we can continue that work for generations to come.

The Role:
Asset Operations is a core function regarding the delivery of service to customers, protecting the environment and complying with regulatory standards as well as managing the majority of operational expenditure. The Asset Operations function is responsible for national operational and maintenance strategy, policies, planning and standard operating procedures for Water and Wastewater operations both nationally and regionally, ensuring that value for money and service to customers is provided.

The Operations and Maintenance team is responsible for the national provision of water and wastewater operational services through the operation of network assets and the operation, inspection, maintenance and repair of water and wastewater treatment. The Operations and Maintenance Team has a regional focus, being responsible for regional operational management of water and wastewater treatment and network assets, and for the provision of water and wastewater services related to those responsibilities through operational, maintenance and repair activities, as well as managing health and safety.

A geographical area will be assigned to the care of the Senior Water Treatment Maintenance Operative (Electrical) and he/she will be responsible for completing maintenance, preventative and reactive activities.
It will be necessary to work outside of normal working hours and appropriate on-call and standby rates will apply.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provide support to water treatment services using electrical trade skills.
• Carry out various electrical tasks relating to the replacement of worn components such as cleaning, servicing, inspecting and testing them or carrying out the installation of new components in their place. These may include the following: routine maintenance or breakdown, replacement parts for breakdown components, motors, valves, actuators, hydrants and pneumatics regarding special electrical enclosures, fittings, pipe restraints, and mechanical tools (such as gaskets, couplings, seals and safety shields). It may be necessary to disconnect electrical power in order to carry out maintenance work on mechanical equipment and reconnect or replace it, when qualified to do so.
• A range of electrical tasks to be carried out which may include the following: fault finding and diagnosis, setting rollers, maintenance regarding motors, motor drives, generators, lighting, variable speed drives, instrumentation and calibration of process equipment, resetting automated equipment, and setting parameters regarding variable speed drives
• Ensuring personal safety for yourself and others by conducting Risk Assessments and subsequently selecting appropriate equipment and safe working practices. Adhering to health and safety systems and procedures.
• Providing support for the electrical maintenance of water network assets (e.g. pumping stations) and secondary treatment facilities, and carrying out all that work in compliance with Uisce Éireann health and safety requirements.
• Carrying out administrative tasks, including completing work orders, Health and Safety records, risk-based maintenance management and managing the provided technological systems.
• Promptly recording relevant information and accurately reporting data relating to current assets or sites and the provided technological systems.
• It may be necessary to work on Medium Voltage and High Voltage systems in certain locations.
• Recording data as required on the provided handheld devices
• Overseeing essential works relating to third-party/other party contracts as required • Fulfilling duties under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, which includes;
➢ Adhering to Building Regulations, which includes undertaking duties assigned under the Regulations, in accordance with Uisce Éireann policy
➢ Identifying hazards and conducting site risk assessments before work activities
➢ Implementing safe working procedures and standard operating procedures
➢ Carrying out all assigned health and safety training, including Safety Pass and, where appropriate, Construction Certified Skills
➢ Using appropriate safety equipment and tools, including Personal Protective Equipment
➢ Seeking guidance from the Team Lead regarding site risk assessments when necessary
➢ Maintaining site facilities
➢ Controlling and recording access to sites by other Uisce Éireann personnel and external visitors and service providers
➢ Collaborating at site level with other Uisce Éireann personnel and other service providers
➢ Recording all site material, including accidents, incidents and near misses
➢ Completing any specific actions for the Operations area of responsibility
➢ Providing support to update the Construction Phase Health and Safety Plan
➢ Providing relevant information to the Safety File
➢ Locally updating and maintaining the Safety File and sending updates to the Uisce Éireann ECM system.
• Any other duties deemed necessary and/or required which a line manager may reasonably request.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
• QQI Level 6 Diploma (Quality and Qualifications Ireland) or its equivalent in one of the following disciplines -
• Electrical Trade
• At least 2 years of relevant experience
• Experience in maintaining and developing team members
• We keep each other safe - experience and understanding of working within a strong health and safety culture
• Good general understanding of working with pumps, motors, geared machinery, delivery valves, air cylinders, compressors, sludge, vacuums, aerators, tillage skills and should have experience with all water works equipment, including valves, pipes, etc. as appropriate
• Knowledge of Infiltration Water Network systems would be an advantage
• Experience working with automated control systems would be an advantage
• A full, clean and valid Irish Category B driving licence is a requirement. A clean driving licence is defined as follows; the driver has not been convicted of any Road Traffic Acts (other than a penalty point fine)
• Experience using IT systems and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office e.g. Word & Excel would be preferable to the applicant
• We are ambitious - you have strong problem-solving skills and the initiative to resolve specific issues quickly on your own initiative
We work better together - the ability to create and develop good working relationships
• Strong literacy skills
• We prefer applicants who have work experience within the Water Industry and/or other Utilities
• With full training and risk assessment, the role holder must have the ability to work in environments that may attract small animals, be noisy and where ear protection is necessary, and to enter confined spaces when trained to do so.

Uisce Éireann is a multi-utility employer.

We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and we have a strong strategy and framework called ibelong to enable this. We are an equal opportunities employer and through our recruitment process, we encourage and welcome applications from individuals who are interested and suitably qualified regardless of gender, age, ethnic or racial background, disability, religion or belief, marital or civil status, sexual orientation/gender identity or disability.

We are Uisce Éireann. Every day, we are responsible for the delivery of secure, safe, and sustainable water services for the people of Ireland. As Ireland's national regulated water utility, our vision is a sustainable Ireland where water is respected and protected, for the planet and all the lives it supports.

Our purpose at Uisce Éireann is to rise to the challenge of delivering transformative water services that enable communities to thrive. That means we are proud to take on the responsibility of protecting our water supply and passing on a safe and secure water system to a rapidly growing population and empowering Ireland's social and economic growth.

We are passionate about empowering our people, enabling them to make a positive impact on communities across Ireland. We are guided by a shared vision and purpose, grounded in values that define who we are and shape how we work, where we deliver for customers and communities, we work better together, we do the right thing, we aim high, and we keep each other safe. Our behaviours define how we interact, communicate, and succeed together. These values and behaviours apply to each one of us, across every role, location, and level.

Our goal is to attract and develop skilled and talented people from diverse backgrounds, who bring a dynamic range of expertise and insights to our work. With a strong, values-driven workforce, we ensure Uisce Éireann can continue advancing Ireland's water services and meeting the needs of the communities we serve for generations to come.

The Role:
The Asset Operations function forms the cornerstone of service delivery to customers, protecting the environment and meeting regulatory standards as well as managing the majority of operational expenditure. The Asset Operations function has responsibility for operational and maintenance strategy, policies, planning and standard operating procedures for Water and Wastewater operations both nationally and regionally, ensuring that value for money and customer service is delivered.
The O&M team is responsible for the national delivery of water and wastewater operational services through the operation, inspection, maintenance & repair of the water and wastewater treatment and network assets. The Regional O&M Team has a regional remit and is responsible for the regional operational management of water or wastewater treatment and network assets and the associated delivery of water/wastewater services through operational, maintenance and repair activities, while managing health and safety.

The Water Treatment Maintenance Senior Operative (Electrical) will have a remit over a geographical area and is responsible for delivering planned and reactive maintenance activities.
Out of hours working will be required and appropriate overtime and standby rates will apply.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• Support water treatment maintenance services using electrical craft skills.
• Undertake a range of electrical tasks such as cleaning, servicing, inspecting and testing replacement of worn parts or carrying out replacement of parts. This may include the routine maintenance or removal of pumps, pump component replacements, engines, valves, gearboxes, specialist electrical interface hydraulics and pneumatics, fitting, pipe disconnections, and mechanical devices (such as bearing's couplings, brakes and safety guards). May be required to disconnect electrical power to carry out maintenance on mechanical equipment and reconnect or replace, where qualified to do so.
• Undertake a range of electrical tasks, which may include fault finding and diagnosis, overload setting, maintenance to motors, motor starters, generators, lighting, variable speed drives, instrumentation and the calibration of process equipment, resetting of automation equipment, and variable speed drive parameter setting.
• Ensure the personal safety of self and others by undertaking Risk Assessments and the subsequent selection of appropriate equipment and safe working practices. Adhere to health and safety, systems and procedures.
• Support electrical maintenance on the water network assets (e.g. pumping stations) and secondary treatment plants, carrying out all work as per the Uisce Éireann H&S requirements.
• Undertake administrative tasks, including the completion of work orders, H&S records, risk-based maintenance management and inventory management using the technology systems provided.
• Promptly record and accurately report relevant information in relation to data on existing or replacement assets using the technology systems provided.
• May be required to work on Medium and High Voltage systems in certain plants
• Record data as required on handheld devices provided
• Provide oversight on relevant works involving 3rd party contracts/others as required • Perform duties under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, including;
➢ Adhere to Construction Regulations including undertaking of duties assigned under the Regulations, as per Uisce Éireann policy
➢ Identify hazards and conduct site risk assessments in advance of work activities
➢ Apply safe work procedures and standard operating procedures
➢ Undertake all assigned health and safety training, including Safe Pass and, where relevant, Certified Construction Skills
➢ Use appropriate safety equipment and tools, including Personal Protective Equipment
➢ Where necessary, seek guidance from Team Lead on the carrying out of site risk assessments
➢ Maintain site welfare facilities
➢ Control and record access to sites by other Uisce Éireann personnel and by external visitors and service providers
➢ Co-operate at site level with other Uisce Éireann personnel and with other service providers
➢ Record all site matters, including accidents, incidents and near misses
➢ Complete any corrective actions for Operational area of responsibility
➢ Provide support in updating the Construction Stage Safety & Health Plan
➢ Provide relevant information for the Safety File
➢ Update and Maintain the Safety File locally and send updates to Uisce Éireann's ECM system.
• Carry out any other duties deemed necessary and / or required which your line manager may reasonably request

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate or equivalent in one of the below disciples -
• Craft of Electrical
• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience
• Experience of coaching and developing team members
• We keep each other safe - experience and understanding of working within a strong health & safety culture
• A good general understanding of the working of pumps, motors, munchers, dosing pumps, air blowers, compressors, sludge, presses, aerators, welding skills and should be familiar with all waterworks fittings, including valves, pipes etc. is preferable
• Knowledge of Potable Water Network systems fittings an advantage
• Experience of working with automated control systems an advantage
• Full, clean and valid Irish category B driving licence is minimum requirement. A clean driving licence is defined as meaning that the applicant has not been convicted of an offence under the Road Traffic Acts (other than an offence for which the penalty is the imposition of penalty points)
• Experience of using IT systems and a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office e.g. Word & Excel preferable
• We aim high -strong problem-solving skills and drive to resolve issues promptly using initiative
We work better together - proven ability to create and develop good working relationships
• Strong literacy skills
• Experience working within Water Industry and /or other Utilities preferred
• With full training and risk assessment, the role holder must have the ability to work in environments that may attract vermin, be noisy and require use of ear defence, enter confined spaces where trained to do so.

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