Water Treatment and Maintenance Operative - Electrical

Closing date: 28 February 2026

Salary: €40,000 to €60,000 on a graded salary scale

Locations: Leinster Counties

Your New Company

Your new company provides essential water services that support thriving communities. Their work protects the national water supply and ensures a safe, reliable system for a growing population and a strong economy.

They aim to attract skilled, talented people from diverse backgrounds who bring expertise, insight, and a values‑driven approach to improving water services for generations to come.

Your New Role

The Asset Operations function is central to service delivery, environmental protection, regulatory compliance, and management of operational expenditure. It oversees operational and maintenance strategies, policies, planning, and standard operating procedures for water and wastewater services at the national and regional level.

The Operations & Maintenance (O&M) team delivers water and wastewater operational services through the operation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of treatment and network assets. The regional O&M teams manage local operations, maintenance, repairs, and health and safety requirements.

The Water/Wastewater Treatment Maintenance Senior Operative (Electrical) is responsible for planned and reactive maintenance across a defined geographical area. Out‑of‑hours work may be required, with applicable overtime and standby rates.

Positions are currently available in Dublin. A panel will be created for future roles arising within 12 months.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Support electrical maintenance for water and wastewater treatment services.
• Carry out electrical tasks including cleaning, servicing, inspection, testing, part replacement, and routine maintenance.
• Perform maintenance on pumps, engines, valves, gearboxes, electrical interfaces, hydraulics, pneumatics, fittings, and mechanical devices.
• Disconnect and reconnect electrical power when qualified to do so.
• Conduct electrical diagnostics including fault-finding, overload setting, maintenance of motors, starters, generators, lighting, VSDs, instrumentation, calibration, and automation resets.
• Ensure safety through risk assessments, correct equipment use, and adherence to safety procedures.
• Support electrical maintenance on network assets such as pumping stations and secondary treatment plants.
• Complete administrative tasks including work orders, safety records, maintenance management, and inventory updates using provided systems.
• Accurately record data on asset conditions and replacements using handheld devices.
• Work on Medium and High Voltage systems where required.
• Provide oversight on work carried out by third‑party contractors.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

• Follow Construction Regulations and duties assigned under relevant legislation.
• Identify hazards and complete site risk assessments.
• Apply safe work procedures and standard operating practices.
• Complete mandatory safety training, including Safe Pass and relevant certified skills.
• Use the correct tools, PPE, and safety equipment.
• Maintain site welfare facilities.
• Manage site access for staff, contractors, and visitors.
• Record accidents, incidents, and near misses.
• Complete corrective actions and support updates to safety plans and files.
• Maintain the local Safety File and submit updates as required.
• Perform any additional duties requested by the line manager.

What You Need to Succeed

• QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate (or equivalent) in Electrical Craft.
• Minimum 2 years relevant experience.
• Experience coaching or developing team members.
• Strong understanding of health and safety practices.
• Good understanding of pumps, motors, munchers, dosing pumps, blowers, compressors, sludge presses, aerators, welding, and waterworks fittings.
• Knowledge of potable water network fittings (advantage).
• Experience with automated control systems (advantage).
• Full, clean Irish Category B driving licence.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and initiative.
• Ability to build effective working relationships.
• Strong literacy skills.
• Experience in the water industry or utilities (preferred).
• Ability to work in environments with noise, vermin, and confined spaces (with full training and risk assessment).

What You Get in Return

In return for this, you will work for a Semi-State organisation where you will receive second to none learning and development. You will work as part of a fantastic, high-performance team with progression within encouraged and supported. You will be remunerated a strong salary based on your experience. This is in the region of €40k to €60k on a graded public sector salary scale. You will have a great level of flexibility and will work only in your desired location. You are permanently employed by this organisation, so this is essentially a job for life for the right person. You will have access to a performance-related bonus, and one of the strongest pensions in the industry. You will also have generous annual leave entitlements; it is a great time to join the organisation.