Job Title: Technical Services Engineer

Reporting To: Engineering Manager, Estate and Support Services Department

Location: RCSI St. Stephen’s Green - Site Based Role

Department: Estate and Support Services

Contract type/duration: Full-time, permanent role:

RCSI is a community of academic, research, clinical and professional staff working collaboratively to lead the world to better health. Here, you will thrive in an innovative and inclusive atmosphere and your personal development and wellbeing will be supported. We invite you to join us to help deliver on our exciting mission “To educate, nurture and discover for the benefit of human health”. We seek candidates whose experience to date has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to the “Race Equality Action Plan 2021-2024” at RCSI. Our students come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. This makes our university stronger and ensures we hire the best talent.

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About the post:

RCSI are seeking to appoint a Technical Services Engineer to join our Estate and Support Services Department. The role will be based primarily in St. Stephen’s Green with travel to other RCSI locations as required. The successful candidate will be joining the RCSI Estate and Support Services Department, a busy team which is responsible for the ongoing management, maintenance and operation of RCSI’s physical infrastructure and associated services such as project management, energy management, sustainability, health and safety, security, cleaning and catering.

Specifically, the requirements of the post are:

• Working collaboratively with the Estates technical services team, wider Estates team and other stakeholders to complete daily assigned building service’s tasks and work orders.
• Carrying out all duties in a safe and controlled manner, cognisant of the safety, health and wellbeing of yourself and others.
• Maintaining and up-to-date record of completed tasks and work orders on RCSI’s CAFM platform.
• Completion of planned preventative maintenance programs (PPM’s) as assigned by the Engineering Manager.
• Completion of planned tests and checks on critical equipment such as, but not limited to, sprinkler systems, lab ventilation systems, gas detection systems, pressurised systems and chilled water systems (Note some systems are tested via external entities, in this instance attendance and oversight is required).
• To provide attendances and support to the RCSI Estates Department as required under the direction of the line manager or manager in charge.
• To be willing to undertake programmes of training and development as may be required to perform the duties of the role.
• Representing the best interest of RCSI at all times.
• Performing other ad-hoc duties as may be required
• From time to time attendance will be required on site outside of normal hours, in the event of emergencies or to have cover at key events. As this is a salaried role time in lieu is provided for such occurrences.
• The rostering of the role will typically include week on / week off of early start – early finish days (8.00am-4.00pm) and late start – late finish (10.00am – 6.00pm).

Typical Tasks/Duties will include but are not limited to the following examples;

• Weekly inspections of plant and equipment such as boilers, pumps, chillers, pressurization vessels, AHU’s.
• Intelligent lighting systems- programming and maintenance of Dali and Acutrace lighting systems.
• Building Management Systems – Installation / modification of MCC panels and associated cabling, fault finding, replacing BMS controllers & installation of field equipment.
• Fault finding, maintenance and statutory inspections of complex systems such as sprinkler systems and high and medium voltage electrical switchgear.
• Fault finding of structured network cabling, patching of cables.
• Support and oversight of third party suppliers for the provision of services for specialized plant and equipment.
• Interrogation of BMS systems and identification of opportunities to reduce energy usage and increase operating efficiencies.
• Supporting the work of the Estates Department in the ongoing decarbonisation of the RCSI Estate, aligned with RCSI’s commitment to achieving net zero carbon by 2050.
• Ensuring the operation of business-critical equipment; maintaining regular maintenance checks and updates to the risk register and ensuring critical spares are kept in stock in the event of any failures.
• Ensuring RCSI’s asset list is maintained and updated regularly on the RCSI CAFM platform
• Ensuring PPM schedules are as per manufacturer’s recommendations / legislative requirements.
• Ensuring site documentation and control manuals are maintained, reviewed and updated in accordance with best practice.
• Supporting the Engineering Manager as required to review, interpret and implement new regulations applicable across the campus.
• Collaboration and feedback (as required) with external consultants as required regarding design and commissioning of equipment for new installations.

Person Specification

Qualifications:

Essential Qualifications:

• 3rd level qualification in engineering (mechanical / electrical) discipline and/or a recognised trade qualification with appropriate additional qualifications / experience

Desirable Qualifications:

• Qualification in Facilities Management and/or Building Services
• Membership of a relevant professional body

Experience:

Essential Experience:

• Technical background with a minimum of 5 years PQE
• Good understanding of IS10101, IS3217 and IS3218
• Working knowledge of relevant H&S legislation and current best practices
• Demonstrable experience in FM, Building Services, Estate Management or other related area
• Experience of contractor / vendor management
• ICT skills in Excel, Word and Cloud based CAFM systems.

Desirable Experience:

• Experience in an educational and/or health service environment
• Experience o/ training on BMS systems such as Cylon, Delta and Trend
• Experience / training on MV systems

Skills/Abilities/Attributes

Essential Skills/Abilities/Attributes:

• Excellent spoken and written English
• A good communicator
• Demonstrable ability to work successfully as part of a team
• A strong sense of initiative and good work ethic
• Strong organisational skills

Desirable Skills/Abilities/Attributes:

• Methodical, reliable self-starter who can work on own initiative or as a team member
• Output driven
• Commitment to proactively engage in further training and development in support of their role

We are all too aware that imposter syndrome and the confidence gap can sometimes stop fantastic candidates putting themselves forward, so please do submit an application — we’d love to hear from you.

Employee Benefits

RCSI make sure you have the resources you need to thrive by offering a wide range of benefits in areas including time away, finance, community, health, and well-being and insuring your financial future. Below are some additional benefits available to you as an RCSI employee:

• Minimum of 20 days annual leave, plus an additional 6.5 Privilege days
• Flexible/hybrid working options for colleagues across many roles
• Additional leave options incl. paid maternity leave, paternity/parental leave, study leave
• 7% Employer pension contribution
• Onsite gym €10 per/mth incl. classes and PT sessions
• Childcare support 20% discount at Giraffe
• Free eye test and annual flu vaccination
• TaxSaver commuter tickets and Bike to Work schemes
• A site sustainability team focusing on the environmental initiatives; Green Campus Initiative ’
• Competitively priced café and restaurant
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion forums, and network groups
• Employee assistance programme with Spectrum Life
• Learning and Development training programmes incl. LinkedIn Learning for career progression
• Discounted services incl. GP visits, 10% off dental, staff parking, mobile tariffs, Group Scheme discount on numerous brands
• Sports and social club incl. yoga, Pilates, fitness classes, Zumba, running club, social evenings, Summer BBQ
• Ticket Draws for events including; Rugby, Taste of Dublin, Dublin Horse Show, theatre, music & comedy events

Application Process

Please apply online with your CV and Covering Letter.

Informal enquiries can be directed to Darren O'Leary, Engineering Manager, Estate & Support Services, DOLeary@rcsi.com

Please note: applications cannot be made by email, all applications must be made through the RCSI careers website - www.rcsi.ie/careers