Operations & Maintenance Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking an Operations & Maintenance Engineer to support water and wastewater treatment operations across multiple locations including Macroom WWTP, Cork Whitegate WTP, and Ballycotton WWTP. This permanent position involves contributing to project delivery, collaborating with suppliers and sub-contractors, and ensuring operational excellence in plant maintenance and process management.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate effectively within project teams to deliver multiple projects while promoting a unified team culture.
• Strictly comply with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Sustainability policies on-site at all times.
• Monitor SCADA systems, perform checks, and report identified issues to O&M Technicians and the Project Manager.
• Prepare client monthly status reports, quarterly payment applications, and participate in quarterly client meetings.
• Maintain contract documentation including SharePoint O&M sites, Microsoft Teams, and shared drives.
• Support O&M Technicians in planning and executing preventative and corrective maintenance for water/wastewater treatment plants, including scheduling specialist trades as needed.
• Manage procurement of site and laboratory consumables and spares within budgeted limits.
• Plan and conduct internal and external process audits for water/wastewater treatment sites.
• Train O&M Technicians on all process activities to enhance operational knowledge.
• Perform process fault diagnostics including laboratory work, jar testing, and detailed reporting.
• Review and monitor external laboratory reports, particularly focusing on any exceeding parameters and reporting accordingly.
• Provide assistance during the commissioning Process Proving stage and support HSQE/Process/Energy site audits implementation.
• Develop and update Standard Operating Plant Procedures (SOPPs) as necessary.
• Escalate unresolved equipment or process faults to Process, Commissioning, Mechanical, or Electrical teams.
• Contribute to Capital Replacement Fund (CRF) projects as applicable.
• Demonstrate eagerness to learn, mentor junior staff, and pursue career advancement with support from the company’s development pathways.
• Undertake additional duties as required periodically.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least 2 years of experience in a similar role, ideally within the water and wastewater sector.
• Minimum Level 7 Honours Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering.
• A strong desire to build a career within a leading industry organization.
• Collaborative team player with experience contributing to project delivery and team communications.
• Capable of engaging effectively with suppliers and subcontractors during procurement and contract execution.
• Proactive problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt and resolve issues during project delivery phases.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication skills combined with high motivation.
• Valid full driving licence required.

What We Provide

• Opportunity to join a dynamic and expanding company.
• Standard working days from Monday to Friday.
• Competitive salary package.
• Provision of company laptop and mobile phone.
• Fully funded company vehicle for work use.
• Access to a confidential, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for employees and their families.