ARQ Reliability are hiring! Lubricant Maintenance Technician (1 vacancy)

Job Title - Lubricant Maintenance Technician, Job Location - Cork, Contract type - Full-Time

How to apply - Careers - ARQ Reliability 

Company Description 

ARQ provides reliability engineering solutions to our customers in the energy, marine and pharmaceutical industries. Our team enables our customers to achieve the highest levels of productivity through minimum disruption to their processes. Guided by our principles of Quality, Reliability, Innovation, and Sustainability, we Simplify Reliability for our customers. 

With growing demand for support services from our customers, ARQ are seeking applicants to join our reliability engineering team. ARQ offers a highly stimulating, dynamic environment to work in. You will be an essential part of a team that is focused on providing the best performance and service to our clients. 

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Lubricant Technician to join our team based in Cork, Ireland. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning daily work, travelling to customer sites, taking oil samples, conducting lubricant management audits, installing lubricant management fittings, assembling oil filtration trolleys, flushing and filtering contaminated machinery, troubleshooting issues, and writing basic reports. Fluency in English and a clean full Irish driving licence are essential for this role. 

Key Responsibilities:  

• Planning: Plan daily work in advance to ensure efficient and effective operations.  
• Travel: Travel to customer sites to perform required tasks.  
• Oil Sampling: Collect and analyse oil samples from machinery to monitor and maintain optimal lubrication levels. 
• Lubricant Management Audits: Conduct thorough audits of client sites to assess and manage machinery lubrication.  
• Mechanical Installation: Install lubricant management fittings on machinery, including breathers, bayonet connectors, sample points, and filter housings.  
• Assembly: Perform mechanical and electrical assembly of oil filtration trolleys.  
• Flushing and Filtering: Flush and filter contaminated machinery to ensure proper operation.  
• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve problems related to pumps, motors, and oil filtration systems.  
• Report Writing: Write basic reports detailing work carried out on customer sites.  

 Qualifications:  

• Education: Mechanical, Electrical, or Instrumentation Trade or Level 7 or equivalent. MLA 1 or above or MLT 1 or above.  
• Experience: 5+ years’ experience in an electrical, mechanical, or instrumentation role.  
• Language Skills: Fluent English speaker.  
• Driving Licence: Must possess a clean full Irish driving licence.  
• Health: Must have a clean bill of health.  

The Person:  

• Attention to Detail: Meticulous in performing tasks to ensure accuracy and reliability.  
• Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues effectively.  
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with team members and clients.  
• Safety Awareness: Commitment to following safety protocols and maintaining a safe work environment.  

Benefits: 

• Competitive salary. 
• Health Insurance provision. 
• Retirement Plan. 
• Professional insurance and safety training supplied. 
• Mentor will be assigned. 
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement. 

 Please submit your cover letter and CV to https://arqreliability.com/careers/ 

 Closing date for applications: 23/05/2025 

 Schedule:  

• Monday – Friday 
• No Weekends  

 Work Location: In-Person  

 Reference ID: ARQ25001 

Expected start date: 23/06/2025