MidLink M7/M8 Ltd is the Operations and Maintenance Contractor on the Portlaoise Motorway PPP Scheme. We have been appointed by CRG (Portlaoise) Ltd to manage toll collection at the M7/M8 Toll Plaza as well as the maintenance of 41km of adjoining motorway. The M7/M8 Toll Plaza is located at Fatharnagh, Mountrath in County Laois.

We aim to enhance the M7/M8 user experience by shortening journey times, and to improve connectivity for communities in its environs.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Maintenance of predominately Electrical and Mechanical Systems.
• Maintenance Management System administration.
• Participate in Maintenance Management meetings and workshops.
• System owner of complete systems e.g. Toll Control equipment and building facilities.
• Provide On-Call cover on a rostered basis.
• Assist in the implementation of equipment and process upgrade projects.
• Manage and support projects to improve equipment reliability, performance and availability.
• Develop, manage and supervise projects undertaken by the Maintenance Department.
• Completion of Preventative Maintenance and Corrective Maintenance paperwork.
• Contribute to the improvement of the Preventative Maintenance and
• Corrective Maintenance systems.
• Control Safe Work Permit and other safety registers.
• Participate in Health & Safety meetings and management of assigned actions resulting from action plans.
• Prepare and review internal procedures, method statement and risk assessments.
• Ensure Health and Safety and Quality compliance.
• Review and approve external contractors’ procedures, method statements and risk assessments for their works on site.
• Responsible for the management of local contracts (appointment, monitoring and evaluation of Contractors).
• Work with engineers and suppliers to identify and solve problems and to improve the reliability of tolling systems.
• Support the Management team in delivery of the Operations and Maintenance agreement.
• Assist with budget and expenditure reports.
• Deliver Inductions and Toolbox talks.
• Develop and manage small projects.
• Other maintenance activities as directed.

• 2nd level education
• 5 years previous experience as a maintenance technician
• NFQ Level 6 (e.g. Advanced/Higher Certificate in electrical/mechanical/computer systems)
• Computer literacy – Microsoft Word / Excel / Outlook / Report writing and experience in trouble shooting
• Safe Pass
  Up-to-date training/qualifications in:
• Tolling IT systems (software/hardware)
• MEWPS
• Working at heights
• H&S Related training - First Aid, Fire Warden, Manual Handling. Safety Rep.
• ECDL or equivalent
• Other complementary work-related training courses/qualifications
• Relevant technical maintenance experience
• Experience in general office administration
• Experience of developing and implementing programmes of planned/preventative maintenance
• Experience in implementing Company policies and procedures
• Knowledge of the standard methods, equipment, materials, tools
• Awareness of the occupational hazards associated with the full range of activities involved in the maintenance works
• Awareness of the safety precautions necessary to control these hazards
• Experience in a similar role
• Experience of maintaining a tolling system or similar 24/7 system with hardware/software components
• Knowledge of the standard methods, equipment, materials, tools, and practices used in performing the toll system maintenance requirements
• Experience of operating and maintaining building management systems
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Good communication skills: verbal/written (in English)
• Good problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Adaptable and flexible
• Readily accepts responsibility
• Able to work on own initiative

 
Willingness to:

• Provide out of-office-emergency response.
• Work outdoors and in adverse weather conditions
• Perform night work
• Full Driving Licence
• Own transport (for on call-requirement)