KD Group is a well-established Mechanical Engineering company with projects nationwide.
We have existing and exciting new projects secured in the Mayo, Sligo and Galway areas for the next number of years and seeking to hire experienced Qualified Industrial Plumbers along with Mechanical HVAC Maintenance Engineers for these project locations. These are full-time, permanent positions with great opportunities available to progress within the company, if desired.
The successful candidates will be responsible for the delivery of new and existing projects in line with KD Group policies, procedures, EHSQ and targets. This role reports directly to Contracts Managers.

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS

We require someone with an eye for detail during preventative maintenance. A good fault-finding ability for reactive maintenance who has a general knowledge of ventilation and plumbing systems. We are seeking a candidate who has a competent knowledge of navigating building management systems to aid fault finding. Liaising with client-based site team and end users on a daily basis will be part of the job for which the following is required:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with good commercial acumen.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• A team player who is a good multi-tasker and flexible in adapting to the demands of challenging project environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to use a laptop/tablet is required.
• Capability of taking own initiative when required and possess a flexible and adaptable work ethic to the role.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Pipe bending, pipe joining, pipe fitting, inspection and testing, fault diagnosis. Identification of materials, rothernberger brazing, installing and maintaining; fuel storage and distribution systems, fire control systems, natural and LPG systems, cold water storage tanks, heating systems, sanitation systems, cold and mains water services, watermains, hot water cylinders and calorifiers, hot water services flues and verification, compressed air systems, steam pipework
• Pre-commissioning of plumbing and mechanical services, pre-commissioning of air handling units
• Knowledge of industrial and process gases and liquids, medical gases, electrical controls for central heating and air conditioning systems, hot and cold-water services, plumbing systems, solid fuel and oil-fired boiler/ burner units’ pumps, air conditioning systems, roof work
• Reading drawings and specifications, planning, basic electricity, bracket fabrication, oxy-acetylene welding and cutting, bronze welding, soldering, manual metal arc welding, tungsten inert gas welding, setting out, measuring, transferring levels, use and care of tools, safety, scaffolding, rigging.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• You will be responsible for all preventative and reactive maintenance on all mechanical plant.

• Liaise with specialist contractors, such as Medical gases, fume extractions etc.

• The following are some of the items that will need to be maintained:

• AHUs

• Extract fans
• Gas fired boilers
• Oil Boilers
• Domestic and Booster Pumps.
• Water storage tanks
• Hot water calorifiers
• Distribution pipe work and ductwork
• All domestic plumbing systems

• A knowledge of AC would be a plus but not essential

• It is a requirement that you become familiar with all details and specifications on the service contract.

• Assisting Contracts Manager in developing and implementing commissioning plans on site.
• Maintaining KD Group Document Management System.