Electrical Maintenance Technician

About the Role

This position is for an Electrical Maintenance Technician based in Dublin, Ireland, supporting a bioprocessing training and research facility. The role is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems and equipment within the facility, ensuring that pilot-scale upstream, downstream, fill-finish process equipment, research labs, cleanroom utilities, and building services operate safely and reliably.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs on electrical distribution systems, motor control centers, switchgear, panels, and related infrastructure across the site.
• Maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems that support process utilities including water for injection (WFI), clean steam, purified water, HVAC, as well as pilot-scale bioprocessing equipment in training areas.
• Respond quickly to electrical faults and emergency call-outs to minimize operational interruptions affecting training, research, and cleanroom activities.
• Support building management systems (BMS), fire and life-safety systems, standby generators, and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems.
• Install electrical circuits, equipment, and lighting according to approved plans, standards, and change control protocols.
• Accurately complete maintenance records, calibration logs, and compliance documentation in accordance with good manufacturing practice (GMP) standards.
• Coordinate and supervise external contractors performing specialized electrical work, ensuring safety and compliance to specifications.
• Identify risks, defects, and non-conformities; contribute to root cause analyses and preventive/corrective action plans (CAPA).
• Adhere strictly to health and safety policies, including permit-to-work and change control procedures.
• Engage in continuous improvement efforts to boost equipment reliability, energy efficiency, and facility compliance.

Qualifications and Experience

• Completed electrical trade qualification such as apprenticeship or QQI Level 6 Advanced Craft Certificate in Electrical, or an equivalent credential.
• Experience post-apprenticeship working in industrial, pharmaceutical, or facilities maintenance sectors.
• Preferably over three years of post-qualification practical experience.
• Solid knowledge of electrical distribution, single and three-phase power, motor control, and low-voltage systems.
• Strong commitment to health and safety, with familiarity in permit-to-work systems.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to maintain precise maintenance documentation.