Mechanical Engineer

A Mechanical Engineer with a strong interest in welding is required to join Ireland’s leading multi-disciplinary Engineering and Construction company. This role will be based out of head office in Dublin.

This role offers a unique opportunity for a mechanical engineer looking to specialize in welding engineering. The successful candidate will be guided and developed with the goal of eventually becoming a Welding Engineer, playing a key role in the quality and success of our welding operations across various high-profile projects.

Role:

• Mechanical Engineering Duties: Contribute to the execution of engineering projects, ensuring welded and fabricated systems meet project specifications and industry standards.
• Welding Interest Development: Work closely with senior welding engineers to gain hands-on experience in welding techniques, processes, and quality control measures.
• Welding Coordination: Assist in coordinating welding activities across different projects, ensuring all welding tasks are executed in line with project schedules, safety standards, and quality requirements.
• Assist in Creating WPQRs: Support the development of Preliminary Welding Procedure Specifications (pWPSs), including drafting and reviewing welding procedures to ensure they meet project specifications and industry standards.
• Welder Qualifications: Aid in the qualification of welders by assisting in the preparation of documentation and coordination of qualification tests, ensuring compliance with project requirements and industry standards.
• Support Welding Operations: Assist in supervising and overseeing welding activities, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, safety protocols, and quality standards.
• Collaborative Learning: Participate in the development and review of welding procedures and specifications, gradually taking on more responsibility in this area.
• Tender Support: Assist in the evaluation of welding-related aspects of tender documents and the preparation of welding proposals as part of the project bidding process.
• Quality Assurance: Support the inspection and testing of welded joints under the guidance of experienced welding engineers, learning to identify and address defects.
• Material Selection: Collaborate with project engineers and welding specialists to select appropriate materials and welding processes based on project requirements.
• Documentation: Assist in maintaining accurate records of welding procedures, inspection reports, and certification documents, learning the importance of compliance with regulatory requirements

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a mechanical engineering role, with demonstrated interest or involvement in welding activities.
• Strong foundational knowledge of mechanical systems and engineering principles.
• Keen interest in developing expertise in welding engineering, with a willingness to learn and grow in this specialized field
• Experience in assisting with the qualification of WPQRs and supporting welder qualifications is highly desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and communicate with multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required, with knowledge of Microsoft Access being a plus.
• Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) qualification or interest in pursuing one is desirable.
• European driving licence is required.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required

Salary

• Salary circa €50k – €70k DOE
• Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review
• Above market rate contributory pension scheme available from day one
• 27 days annual leave per annum. Holidays also increase with service
• Generous Private Healthcare Allowance
• Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development.
• Other benefits include retail discounts, cycle to work scheme etc

If you are a Mechanical Engineer considering a career move, please feel free to send your CV or contact Lisa Cullen on 086-0119146 for a confidential discussion. GPC will not send any applicants CV’s to clients without a full discussion and prior consent. GPC is a specialist construction recruitment consultancy based in Dublin with 24 years’ experience working in the recruitment of construction professionals within Ireland and Internationally.