Technician jobs

Career Level: 8 | Career Family: Infrastructure and Asset Management | Career Sub-Family: Asset Management

Working as a cross-skilled Baggage Technician. The function of the role is to provide services for the operation & maintenance of Dublin Airport’s Baggage Handling Systems and baggage control room. Our asset base includes, but is not limited to, 14km of conveyor, Automated sortation units, PLC’s, SCADA systems, HMI Systems, EDS X-ray machines in Ireland’s busiest airport. The role is shift based (24/7),12-hour shifts across a 4-week cycle. You will be working in a team of multi-skilled technicians and operatives in a fully cross skilled environment.

The successful candidate will be supported to develop all the requisite skillsets to flourish as a highly skilled technician. Reporting to the relevant Asset Management Team Lead, at the core of this role is the provision of effective planned, reactive and emergency maintenance on various BHS assets, ensuring safe and efficient airport operations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control the BHS via SCADA and other relevant control systems and software from within the Control Room. Investigate root cause of jams and stoppages and utilise systems to monitor inbound/outbound baggage operations across the terminals.
• Working in a multi-skilled environment support, operate and maintain all DAP assets as required.
• Ownership for the performance and uptime of the engineering systems & equipment assigned to the individual & team by delivering a comprehensive planned maintenance regime.
• Reactive maintenance and repairs on all assets within the Asset Management remit as directed by the Team Lead.
• Maintain a clean & healthy work environment in all asset areas (cleaning, vacuuming, removal of waste, used lamps, filters etc.).
• Produce and maintain comprehensive, timely, records and documentation to support asset performance metrics and ensure equipment/system availability targets are achieved.
• Demonstrate clear, concise and prompt communication skills on system issues both within Asset Management and when liaising with other internal/external stakeholders
• Utilisation of systems and technologies to enhance performance and record keeping.
• Use of CMMS for the generation and recording of all planned, reactive, and arising corrective works to include recording of timecards, escalations and full completion of appropriate workflows, to improve the performance of the system’s reliability and internal processes.
• Safely & competently operate engineering related equipment as required.
• Promote, report on and participate in a positive H&S culture, across initiatives, audits, incident reporting and safety checks and actively challenge those who would negatively impact on H&S and quality standards.
• Provide support and participate in all continuous improvement projects and trials on behalf of asset management.
• Support Asset Management teams as required to familiarise, develop and upskill team competencies.
• Attend toolbox talks and safe work procedure briefings.
• Participate in completion, development & review of standards, documentation, reporting and work methods across Asset Management.
• Support continued compliance with Dublin Airport Asset Management Standards, e.g. ISO55001/50001/45001 etc.
• Flexibility with regard to working hours, shift patterns, out of hours ‘call in’ and remote technical support.

Qualifications

• Hold a recognized Mechanical Fitting trade qualification (National Craft Certificate / Standards Based Apprenticeship).
• Possess a good understanding of electrical or mechanical systems design, operations, fault finding and maintenance.
• Experience in highly regulated or safety-critical environments is advantageous.
• Proficient in IT skills for maintenance recording systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Proficient in the use of a computerised maintenance system.
• Ideally experienced in, PLC and LV control systems, and SCADA systems.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Hold and maintain a full, clean driving license.
• Committed to daa values.

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daa is an equal opportunities employer committed to celebrating diversity & inclusion and recognising the value that difference can bring, both for our business and for our people. We encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experience. We ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all and offer reasonable accommodations to applicants at all stages of the selection process. We welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate the required skills through equivalent practical experience/learning.