Water/Wastewater Treatment Maintenance Senior Operative (Electrical) - Dublin

It is Uisce Éireann's purpose to be resilient to the challenge associated with providing essential water services so that communities can thrive. This means we are proud to take responsibility for protecting our water supply and providing 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. We have a common vision and purpose to guide us, and we are committed to the 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 team is responsible for national water and wastewater operational strategy and maintenance, policies, planning and standard operating procedures for national and regional Water and Wastewater operations, ensuring that value is delivered to money and service to customers.
The Operations and Maintenance team is responsible for the national provision of water and wastewater operational services through the use 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 the provision of water and wastewater services related to those responsibilities through operational, maintenance and repair activities, as well as managing health and safety.

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.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• Providing support to water & wastewater treatment services using technical (electrical) skills.
• Carrying out various electrical tasks relating to the replacement of worn components such as cleaning, servicing, inspecting and testing them or arranging for new components to be installed in their place. These may include: routine maintenance or fault finding, replacement items for faulty components, machinery, valves, actuators, hydraulics and pneumatics relating to special electrical enclosures, fittings, pipe restraints, and mechanical devices (such as impellers, couplings, brakes and safety shields). It may be necessary to isolate electrical power in order to carry out maintenance work on mechanical equipment and reconnect or replace it, when they/he/she is qualified to do so.
• A range of electrical tasks to be performed which may include the following: fault finding and diagnosis, roller adjustment, maintenance relating to motors, motor drives, generators, lighting, variable speed drives, instrumentation and calibration of process equipment, resetting automated equipment, and parameter adjustment relating to variable speed drives.
• Ensuring personal safety for themselves 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. purification stations) and secondary treatment plants, and carrying out all such work in compliance with Uisce Éireann health and safety requirements.
• Carrying out administrative tasks, including completing work orders, H&S records, risk-based maintenance management and managing the technology systems provided for use.
• Promptly recording relevant information and accurately reporting data relating to current assets or sites and the technology systems provided for use.
• It may be necessary to work on Medium Voltage and High Voltage systems in certain locations.
• Recording data as required on the hand tools provided
• Overseeing material works relating to 3rd party/other people contracts as required • Fulfilling duties under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, which includes;
➢ Compliance with Building Regulations including 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
➢ Arranging for all health and safety training to be provided, including Safety Pass and, where appropriate, Construction Skills Verification
➢ 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
➢ Carrying out any specific actions for the Operations scope 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:
• Level 6 QQI qualification (Quality and Qualifications Ireland) or its equivalent in one of the following disciplines -
• Electrical Engineering
• At least 2 years of relevant experience
• Experience in coaching 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 operating pumps, motors, geared machinery, duty pumps, air compressors, compressors, sludge, vacuums, aerators, air blowers and should have experience of all water works equipment, including valves, pipes, etc.
• 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 license is a minimum requirement. A clean driving license is defined as follows; the applicant has not been convicted of any Road Traffic Acts (except for minor penalty point fines)
• Experience using TF systems and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office e.g. Word & Excel is preferred
• 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
• Candidates with experience working within the Water Industry and/or other Sources are preferred
• 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.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• Support water & wastewater 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.

A geographical area will be assigned to the Senior Water/Wastewater Treatment Maintenance Operative (Electrical) and they will be responsible for carrying out proactive and reactive maintenance activities.
It will be necessary to work outside of normal working hours and appropriate on-call and standby rates will apply.
We are currently recruiting - we have vacancies throughout Dublin. A panel will be established for vacancies that may arise in the next 12 months.

*Please note that you will be placed on the salary range based on your skills and experience, if successful. Please note that the mentioned Market point (midpoint) of the range is generally the highest part of the offer, when a person is deemed fully capable of carrying out the duties of the role, and the opportunity is given for the employee to progress through the range as their (h)experience develops.

The Water/Wastewater 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.
We are currently recruiting for vacancies across Dublin. A panel will be put in place for vacancies that arise in the next 12 months.