Senior Mechanical Engineer

Country: Ireland
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City: Limerick
Req ID: 522210
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: Onsite
Seniority Level: Associate

Irish Cement Limited is a fully owned subsidiary of CRH plc and has manufactured cement in Ireland for over 85 years. It operates two cement‑manufacturing facilities, one situated in Platin, approximately 5km from Drogheda, Co. Louth and a second in Castlemungret, Co. Limerick. Production uses the most advanced, energy‑efficient technology to create a range of high‑quality cements to the highest Irish and International standards.

Irish Cement Limited is seeking applications for a permanent position of a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Limerick Works, Castlemungret, Co. Limerick.

The successful applicant will be based in Limerick Works and will be reporting directly to the Engineering Manager.

This role involves working on plant maintenance and large‑scale plant improvement projects.

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• Working as part of the multi‑disciplinary maintenance team
  
• Responsible for a specific plant process area
  
• Ensuring the appropriate preventative and predicative maintenance is completed
  
• Responsible for managing contractors on specific jobs/projects
  
• Improving plant availability, troubleshooting and resolving maintenance issues
  
• Continuous improvement of safety and environmental standards
  
• Scoping projects that increase returns to the business
  
• Construction to installation of new projects
  
• Commissioning and handover
  

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• A qualification as a Mechanical Engineer or similar
  
• Knowledge of Health and Safety in heavy industry
  
• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role
  
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
  
• Proven technical skills and strong commercial acumen
  
• Strong attention to detail and capable of working on your own initiative whilst meeting project deadlines
  
• A work history of contributing and adding value to the overall performance of a previous employer(s)
  

Outstanding candidates who do not possess all the above criteria may also be considered. xcfaprz A remuneration package will be provided commensurate with experience.