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Construction - Operations & Maintenance Technician Commissioning |Cork

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    Glanua
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    Ref: #JOB-2476125
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    Macroom, Co. Cork,
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    No of positions: 1
  • Image Part Time
    Paid Position
  • Image Hours per week
    39 hours per week
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    Negotiable
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    Published On: 21 Oct 2026
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    Closing On: 17 Nov 2026

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Main Duties and Responsibilities

The main duties and responsibilities of the O&M Technician are outlined as follows:

Operations & Maintenance

·       Take ownership and responsibility for allocated water and wastewater treatment plant facilities, ensuring standards of quality and cleanliness are always upheld.

·       Perform daily, weekly, monthly and other periodic operation and maintenance checks to ensure the quality and quantity of treated water or final effluent is within specification.

·       Conduct and record process adjustments and chemical dosing (e.g. chlorine for disinfection) to ensure treated water and wastewater outputs are to the required standard.

·       Monitor filtration systems and biological breakdown processes in wastewater treatment systems.

·       Respond to critical alarms when required to ensure water and wastewater treatment output is maintained and maintained to specification.

·       Perform walkthrough inspections of the site, visually inspecting all areas of the plant and treatment process, and recording findings as outlined in the Site Reporting App for each applicable plant.

·       Conduct testing and lab work routinely testing water samples for pH, turbidity and bacterial content to ensure regulatory compliance.

·       Carry out service of dosing pumps and calibration of analytical equipment as required.

·       Perform maintenance and troubleshooting of gauges, meters and associated monitoring equipment.

·       Perform mechanical and electrical repairs to plant equipment and systems as required.

·       Complete grounds maintenance activities including grass cutting, facility cleaning and general site upkeep.

·       Work closely with the commissioning team whilst carrying out SAT testing on the HMI/PLC systems, gaining an understanding of plant operations before systems go live.

·       Log into SCADA systems remotely to monitor plant operations and respond to alerts as required.

·       Complete and maintain comprehensive records of all maintenance, testing and operational activities.

Health, Safety & Compliance

·       Ensure all assigned water and wastewater treatment plants comply with applicable health, safety and environmental regulations.

·       Always carry a lone working device and use it in accordance with the specific operating procedure, as the majority of day-to-day duties involve working alone.

·       Conduct a HSQE walkthrough of each water and wastewater treatment plant on a weekly basis and complete and submit the Weekly HSQE Checklist for Operations.

·       Promote a strong safety culture at all sites, embedding health and safety considerations into all operational and maintenance activities.

·       Support internal training and external bodies in operations team health and safety standards.

·       Report on any health and safety concerns or near-misses in accordance with Glanua's safety procedures.

·       Comply with all relevant company policies, proc
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Career Level

  • Not Required

Candidate Requirements

Essential Desirable

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