Facilities Electrical Technician

Job Title: Facilities Electrical Technician
Reports to: AAG Facilities Manager or Delegate for the location
Location: Atlantic Aviation Group, Shannon Airport, Shannon, Co Clare

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract (11 Months)

Atlantic Aviation Group

With over 60 years of experience, Shannon based Atlantic Aviation Group (AAG) is one of Europe’s leading independent aviation solution providers. The company has a strong reputation of providing customers with a complete range of solutions including; aircraft maintenance & modifications, technical, engineering and design services, logistics and material solutions and international training. This reputation is built on a proud history and tradition of superior craftsmanship, technical expertise and continuous training, which is supported by our flexible, open and partnership-based customer relationships.

The company provides a range of aviation solutions including; Part 145 Aircraft Maintenance, MAA Part 145 Aircraft Maintenance (AAG Defence Services), CAMO & Technical Services, Part 21 Design Services and EASA Part 147 Training provides aviation training to airlines, MRO’s and companies around the world.

AAG have an exceptional opportunity for a highly-motivated career focused and ambitious Facilities Electrical Technician seeking a role in a challenging, fast-paced and rewarding environment. Our aim as a team is to attract and develop key talent across all levels of our growing aviation business.

Duties and responsibilities are, but not limited to the following:

General Responsibilities:

• Promote and demonstrate a safety mind-set in all aspects of Facilities work.
• Support the Facilities Manager in  Leading, managing and overseeing capex projects for the complete project life cycle, including identifying, initiating and developing plant projects, completing cost benefit reports and feasibility studies, tendering,  preparation of project plans, stakeholder coordination and management, and execution of projects to successful and cost effective conclusions.
• Supporting in the Overseeing of  service provider contracts within the purview of the role, such as Electrical Sub-contract, Mechanical Sub-contract, , to ensure required standards are consistently achieved. 
• Support the EPA and hazardous waste management processes as required.
• As part of the Facilities Team, support the co-ordination of :
• the mandatory inspections and preventative maintenance program for mechanical, electrical, and building infrastructure. 
• The Facilities Technicians, and external service providers, in the execution of the preventative maintenance program and reactive work requests, including task assignment. 
• the Facility work processes to meet changing business and regulatory requirements. 
•  Any  Facilities Work Requests for PPM, and Reactive works, with documentation are completed and stored as appropriate.
•  service inspections to ensure these are completed and documented in a timely and efficient manner.
•  contractors that attend site and ensure all the relevant documentation is in place prior to the work commencing. 
• Assume rotation of roles within the team as PPM, Reactive or Floater 
• Provide on-call cover as part of a Facilities Team roster.
• Support and participate in the introduction, maintenance and utilisation of a Computer Aided Facilities Management system.
• Ad-hoc tasks assigned by Facilities Manager or their delegate for the locations.
• Deputise for the co-ordination of Facilities duties and schedules if required. 
  • Generate and modify Facility work processes to meet changing business and regulatory requirements.
  • Ensure relevant job cards and other documentation are completed and stored as appropriate.
  • Ensure service inspections are completed and documented in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Review and approve sub-contractor invoices and verify works done.

Experience/Qualification Requirements:

• A qualified Electrical craftsperson (having completed a 4 year apprenticeship or equivalent qualification. , ideally with 3 years post qualification experience working within an industrial facilities maintenance environment. 
• Experience in HVAC, 10kV distribution systems, UPS systems, elevators and fire detection/ protection systems is desirable.
• Experience with Building Management System operations.
• Experience working in multi-disciplined Facilities Teams, influencing internal and external teams as required, to perform their own duties in achieving company goals.
• Have excellent trouble-shooting and problem-solving skills.
• Have excellent communication and assertiveness skills.
• Proven experience working to deadlines.
• Demonstrates appropriate attitude and behaviour in support of safe working practices and maintenance standards.
• Ability to work on own initiative in a fast-paced environment handling multiple tasks with a high degree of attention to detail.
• A strong work ethic, reliable, self-motivated with a positive attitude, and very customer service oriented.

 Additional Desired Experience and Qualifications 

• Ideally, have experience in the effective planning and organisation required to maintain a facility for Aircraft Maintenance.
• Ideally, have  experience required for the control of Budgets within approved Delegation of Authority Spend limits, and keeping tracker for the same.

Typical Working Conditions

• Must satisfy and maintain the required medical standard.
• Work is performed at the AAG Hangar in Shannon and possibly offsite providing AOG support.
• PPE is provided by AAG and its use is mandatory in the performance of your work.
• Must satisfy and maintain airport security requirements. 

Salary Scale: D - E

If you feel your skills and experience meet the requirements of this position, we look forward to hearing from you!

Atlantic Aviation Group reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.

As a growing and ambitious organisation, we are always interested in speaking to individuals about their next career move. If this is not the right position for you but you would still like to find out more about working for Atlantic Aviation Group, please contact us.

Equal Opportunities Employer

Atlantic Aviation Group is an equal opportunities employer. The people of Atlantic Aviation Group are the foundation of its success and we believe that employing a diverse workforce is key to this success. As an equal opportunity employer, we will consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of nationality, religion, ethnic origin, gender identity or expression, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, or disability. We value your passion, energy, and creativeness.

One of our company values is to provide a people focussed environment with a strong sense of community, where individuals feel safe, valued, and engaged. We are committed to accommodating individuals with disabilities through our recruitment process and encourage any candidates to tell us about any adjustment requirements.