JOB DESCRIPTION

Engineering Technician – Ref:001045

Position: Engineering Technician Grade II (Operations)

Reporting to:Engineer/ Senior Engineer/ Regional Manager (Operations)

Location: Scarriff, Co. Clare

Salary:€29,142 - €39,081

Summary of Job

The Technician (Operations) will be a member of the Western Region Operations team and will be based on the South Shannon. The South Shannon includes Lough Derg, Lough Ree and the Shannon Navigation from Lanesborough Bridge to Limerick. He/she will be responsible for carrying out inspections, preparation of design drawings and the supervision of direct labour construction and contract work.

Key Activities

Operational

  • Assist in the planning, monitoring, execution and recording of maintenance activities.
  • Assist in the preparation of works programmes,budgets and contract documentation.
  • Assist with specifying, sourcing and ordering materials and equipment.
  • Undertake inspections and assessments and prepare associated reports.
  • Assist with the progression of projects through design, contract preparation, tender and construction stages.
  • Supervise the work of a direct labour force engaged in operating locks, maintenance and Civil Engineering works and activities.
  • Monitor and control the work ofexternal contractors and carry out measurement and valuation.
  • Undertake surveys using manual and computerised equipment.
  • Prepare drawings, maps, plans, etc using AutoCAD.
  • Communicate effectively with the direct labour force, waterway users on operational and navigational issues and with suppliers, contractors and stakeholders generally.
  • Contribute to the identification of training needs of staff under his / her direction.

Health Safety

  • Act as a Safety Supervisor with responsibility for the day to day health, safety and welfare of Waterways Ireland staff under his / her direction and ensure safe systems of work.
  • Carry out risk assessments, prepare method statements and carry out safety inspections.
  • Contribute to and comply with Waterways Ireland’s health and safety policy and arrangements.

Environmental

  • Take account of environmental legislation, directives and issues in all maintenance, capital and construction works.
  • Assist in preparation of documents and reports and liaise with environmental agencies.

Strategic

  • Assist with Waterways Ireland's policies, strategies and standards; contributing to the creation of a shared aim for the Body and promoting business culture and values.
  • Collate information to allow programmes to be prepared and targets monitored.
  • Assist with the provision of information to allow financial and progress reports for projects to be produced.

People

  • Work effectively as part of the Operations team and on his / her initiative.
  • Comply at all times with the regulations and standards of Waterways Ireland.
  • Create, maintain and enhance productive working relationships internal and external to Waterways Ireland.
  • Seek assistance from other members of staff when required.
  • Liaise with other disciplines and units within Waterways Ireland.
  • Liaise with stakeholders, the local community and organisations.
  • Liaise with relevant statutory bodies.

Other

  • Deal with any matter as requested by the Chief Executive.
  • Assist with, and respond to, queries forwarded to Waterways Ireland.
  • Undertake training as required.
  • Possess the ability to plan and organise workload to achieve quality results within requires time scales.
  • Represent WaterwaysIreland at meetings/functions both during and outside normal working hours.
  • Responsibilities associated with this post require working outside normal hours and at weekends from time to time, and responding to emergency call outs.

The above list is not exhaustive and you may be required to take on other duties and responsibilities for the effective and efficient performance of your role. The organisation operates within a changing environment and you will be required to be flexible and adapt to these changes and to develop your role as a result going forward.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Candidates must be able to demonstrate that they meet the eligibility and essential criteria in their application form.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Possess a Higher Certificate (level 6 in the National Framework of Qualifications) in Civil Engineering

Or

Higher National Diploma in Civil Engineering, or an equivalent or higher approved qualification in Civil Engineering or equivalent

And

  • Possess a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience of supervising civil engineering works, to include responsibility for staff, plant and equipment, and safety, health and welfare, gained in the last 5 years.

And

  • Have access to a form of transport which will permit travel throughout Northern Ireland and Ireland.

Essential Criteria

  • Possess a good knowledge and understanding of the key procedures and practices involved in civil engineering works in a water-based environment.
  • Possess ability to plan works and to use available resources efficiently and effectively.
  • Possess knowledge and understanding of the requirements for health, safety and welfare in the workplace and in a water-based environment.
  • Have experience of using AutoCAD and other ICT based surveying equipment and packages.
  • Be computer literate and possess competence in the use of the Microsoft suite of computer applications.
  • Possess the ability to work on your own initiative.
  • Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Possess good problem-solving skills.
  • Possess good time management skills.
  • Have the ability to contribute as a member of a team.

Desirable Criteria

  • Possess additional relevant qualifications at an equivalent or higher level in the Civil Engineering field.
  • Have more than 2 years recent experience in supervision of work projects in a Civil Engineering environment.
  • Have recent relevant experience working in a water based environment.
  • Have experience in the use of drafting packages and use of GPS equipment.
  • Possess an understanding of the environmental issues involved in the operation and development of inland navigations.

A shortlist of candidates for interviews will be prepared on the basis of the information contained in theapplication forms received. It is important that all applicants demonstrate on their application form how, and the extent to which, they satisfy the Eligibility Criteria and each of the Essential & Desirable Criteria specified.

Only those candidates who meet the Eligibility and Essential Criteria will proceed to the formal short listing process. Where large numbers of candidates meet the Essential Criteria, Desirable Criteria may then be used to further shortlist candidates.

A Panel will be drawn up from the successful applicants and will be held for a 12 month period.

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