HEINEKEN Ireland invites applications for the position of Electrical & Instrumentation Technician, based at the Ladyswell Brewery in Cork.
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the successful candidate will maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve brewery production, utilities, packaging, and process equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. The role requires strong mechanical maintenance capability and supports HEINEKEN's Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) programme, asset care strategy, and continuous improvement objectives.
Key Accountabilities
Safety, Food Safety & Compliance
- Work in compliance with HEINEKEN safety standards, Life Saving Rules, Permit to Work systems, and Safe Systems of Work.
- Ensure maintenance activities comply with food safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
- Identify and report safety hazards, near misses, and improvement opportunities.
- Support risk assessments and lockout/tagout procedures.
Planned Maintenance
- Complete preventative and predictive maintenance tasks through the site CMMS, PEMAC.
- Execute maintenance schedules to required standards and within agreed timelines.
- Complete work orders, maintenance records, and asset histories accurately.
- Support calibration and statutory inspection programmes.
Breakdown Response
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, instrumentation, and control system faults.
- Respond effectively to breakdowns to minimise production downtime.
- Support root cause analysis using TPM tools, 5 Why, RCFA, and problem-solving methodologies.
Reliability Improvement
- Identify recurring failures and propose sustainable engineering solutions.
- Support condition monitoring activities and equipment health assessments.
- Participate in asset improvement projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
Operational Support
- Participate in shift handovers and communicate equipment status effectively.
- Support production during brewery start-ups, changeovers, shutdowns, and commissioning activities.
- Assist with contractor supervision and project execution when required.
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Trade qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, or an equivalent engineering discipline.
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
- Ability to read technical drawings, electrical schematics, and P&IDs.
- Computer literacy and experience with CMMS systems.
Desirable
- Experience in brewing, food, beverage, or FMCG manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of TPM, Lean Manufacturing, or continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience with PLCs, VSDs, instrumentation, and automation systems.
- Rockwell PLC and SCADA systems experience.
- Experience with thermal imaging.
Experience
- Minimum 3 years' maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Proven experience in both mechanical and electrical maintenance activities.
- Experience working in a high-speed automated production environment.
Working Pattern
- Two-shift rotating pattern, Monday to Friday.
- Week 1: Early shift, 07:00 to 15:00.
- Week 2: Late shift, 15:00 to 23:00.
- Rotating weekly.
- Occasional flexibility is required for planned shutdowns, project work, breakdown recovery, and business-critical activities.
HEINEKEN welcomes applications from all qualified candidates and is committed to diversity, belonging, and equal opportunities.