Senior Mechanical Engineer
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- Louth
- Permanent
- Full-time
City: Drogheda
Req ID: 522546
Job Type: Full TimeAbout Irish CementIrish Cement Limited is a fully owned subsidiary of CRH plc and has manufactured cement in Ireland for over 85 years. It operates two cement-manufacturing facilities, one situated in Platin, approximately 5km from Drogheda, Co. Louth and a second in Castlemungret, Co. Limerick. Production uses the most advanced, energy-efficient technology to create a range of high-quality cements to the highest Irish and International standards.The successful applicant will be based in Platin and will be reporting directly to the Engineering Manager.Purpose:This role involves working on plant maintenance and large-scale plant improvement projects.Plant Maintenance
- Working as part of the multi-disciplinary maintenance team
- Responsible for a specific plant process area
- Ensuring the appropriate preventative and predicative maintenance is completed
- Planning major shutdowns/overhauls
- Responsible for managing contractors on specific jobs/projects
- Improving plant availability, troubleshooting and resolving maintenance issues
- Continuous improvement of safety and environmental standards
- Scoping projects that increase returns to the business
- Construction to installation of new projects
- Commissioning and handover
- A qualification as a Mechanical Engineer or similar
- Knowledge of Health and Safety in heavy industry
- At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role
- Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
- Proven technical skills and strong commercial acumen
- Excellent IT skills (MS Office, Autocad)
- Strong attention to detail and capable of working on your own initiative whilst meeting project deadlines
- A work history of contributing and adding value to the overall performance of a previous employer(s)