JOIN US IN MAKING A REAL DIFFERENCE TO THE WORLD WE LIVE IN!

Who are ENCYCLIS?

ENCYCLIS, (formally known as Covanta Europe), is a leader in the energy from waste industry and we are looking for our next talented individual to join us on our continuous mission of achieving brilliant things!

We generate sustainable electricity for homes and businesses from non-recyclable waste. The ash from the process is also recycled to become building materials, and metals are recovered for re-use.

Our facilities are some of the most advanced in the world! They boast new, state of the art equipment and tools, ensuring safety is at the heart and its people are set up for success.

You will be joining a team of highly skilled, diverse individuals and a business that applauds their successes, loves idea sharing and values its people.

We offer fantastic benefits here!

Where you will be working

Encyclis Dublin Waste to Energy Facility is located in Dublin 4, on the Poolbeg peninsula.

This fantastic facility has been fully operational since 2017, diverting over 600,000 tonnes of residual waste from landfill every year and providing enough baseload electricity to power over 100,000 homes.

We encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early if we receive a high number of applications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

• Perform various inspections, maintenance and repair work as assigned using proper safety practices. 
• Inspect, adjust, rebuild, laser align, balance and level pumps, fans and other rotating machinery as required, performing this work personally or under the instruction of the Lead Mechanic if necessary. 
• Perform welding repairs, such as repair welded piping, and installations using steel plate and work platforms. 
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks on all plant mechanical and electrical equipment. 
• Troubleshoot and correct mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical problems and complete all maintenance work records for the Maintenance Manager.   
• Work closely with the Lead Mechanic in the training of electrical and mechanical skills. 
• Active participation of plant shutdown work including tear down and inspection of all mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical plant equipment.   
• Requires being on call and working overtime based on plant needs. 
• Assist the warehouse and operations personnel when necessary. 
• Keeps work area in a clean, safe and orderly condition.  Performs plant and shop housekeeping chores. 
• Follow all company procedures and safety policies.  
• Support all on-site safety and quality initiatives. 
• Complete qualifications to become a Lead Mechanic. 
• Perform other duties as deemed necessary by the Maintenance Manager. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Leaving Certificate, three (3) years power or industrial plant experience in the repair, troubleshooting and maintenance of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical equipment.

Formal technical or apprentice training in two or more fields of electricity, welding, mechanical, millwright, plumbing or machining is required or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Knowledge in the safe and proper use of hand tools, meters, lathes, drill presses, cutting torches, rigging, etc.

Formal training in the safe use of fork trucks, MEWP’s, hoists, etc. is preferred.  Working knowledge of boilers, steam turbines and material handling equipment would be advantageous. 

*Trade qualification in a discipline relevant to the field of work.  

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Excellent English, both written and verbal communication.  Ability to read and interpret documents such as rules, technical procedures, operating and maintenance instructions, and other procedure manuals.  Ability to speak and communicate effectively with supervisors and other employees of the organization. Ability to write and fill out forms.  

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.   

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Welding, electrical, or machinist certifications desirable. 

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Ability to take appropriate safe action on his/her own initiative to prevent equipment damage or injury to personnel during emergencies or unusual situations. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and the risk of electrical shock.  The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, high places, chemicals, outside weather conditions, heat and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment varies. 

The description, duties, and responsibilities stated herein are representative of the nature and level of work assigned to the person, and not necessarily all-inclusive.