General The Maintenance Foreman, Electrical will: · Work under the direction of the Buildings & Maintenance Manager or other designated Officer.
· Meet regularly with the Buildings & Maintenance Manager and other designated Managers to plan daily/weekly objectives and planned preventative maintenance programs; to report progress on work and to ensure that issues/queries are addressed on an on-going basis.
· Supervise staff assigned to him/her and assist in the planning, supervision and control of work programs; including the supervision of the time keeping, attendance, productivity and the quality of work and competency of staff under his/her control.
· Participate in any afterhours work such as overtime or on-call as required and as deemed necessary by the Buildings & Maintenance Manager.
· Carry a bleep or pager or communication device as required.
Professional/Technical The Maintenance Foreman, Electrical will: · Supervise the efficient operation and effective maintenance of all electrical services within the remit of the Maintenance Department, visiting work locations and overseeing works as delegated by the Buildings & Maintenance Manager/ other designated Managers. · Supervise and liaise with all trade staff, general operatives and associated trades engaged in the maintenance, repair and alteration of electrical services. · Supervise and control of external/internal electrical contractors engaged in works, particularly in relation to extensions and alterations of existing buildings and services. · Keep the Buildings & Maintenance Manager/ other designated Managers informed on a planned basis, in relation to energy consumption, plant performance, energy conservation, planned preventive evaluation, trades performance and standards. · Assist the Buildings & Maintenance Manager and service management in the setting up and implementation of planned electrical maintenance programmes highlighting areas which need corrective attention. · Be responsible for the ordering or requisitioning of materials etc., required in the execution of their duties.
· Be familiar with new technology and be prepared to participate and cooperate in such training courses considered appropriate by the HSE from time to time.
· Be expected to co-operate with the implementation of new technology.
· Be familiar with BMS/CMMS and other IT systems that are relevant to the position.
· Give full cooperation with future ongoing developments within the Maintenance Department and with changes in work practices as a result of new technology.
· Assist the Buildings & Maintenance Manager/ other designated Managers in relation to tendering of contracts, including development of specifications and asset registers.
· Be familiar and comply with the requirements of the Health & Safety Act 2005 and ensure that his/her staff work in a safe manner.
· Be responsible for the safe custody, maintenance and satisfactory working order of all tools and appliances in use in the various workshops and other departments under his/her control. · Ensure all premises under HSE remit comply with statutory fire, health and safety obligations. · Test all fire detection equipment and fire fighting equipment in association with the Fire and Safety Officer. · Plan and supervise existing or proposed rota arrangements with the Buildings & Maintenance Manager.
S/he may be required to work overtime or flexi-time occasionally. · Assist in various programmes on energy conservation. · Participate as required in carrying out work other than supervision, this may include day to day hands-on repair.
· Carry out such duties as may be assigned to him/her from time to time by a nominated officer, including various other nominated managers.
· Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role.