Plater

Syntech Recruitment are partnering with an engineering contractor to recruit experienced Platers for structural fabrication and installation work on a major power generation project in Tarbert, Co. Kerry, with continuation onto a Dublin-based project thereafter. This is a large-scale EPC power station project currently under construction — significant heavy plate fabrication, tank and vessel work, boiler components, structural steelwork and mechanical plant installation across a live industrial site.

Responsibilities

Fabricate and assemble heavy plate components — tanks, vessels, boiler parts and structural assemblies — to specification and drawing; Mark out, cut, fit up and prepare heavy plate and structural steel for welding; Work from fabrication drawings and general arrangement drawings; Carry out fit-up and tacking of components in preparation for coded welding; Work to tight tolerances on heavy plate fabrication — pressure vessels, storage tanks and boiler components; Assist with tank erection and on-site installation of structural steelwork; Operate cutting, grinding, rolling and profile cutting equipment safely and accurately; Work with overhead cranes and lifting equipment during fabrication and installation; Support on-site machining and equipment placement activities as required; Maintain high standards of workmanship and dimensional accuracy throughout; Support fabrication teams to meet project milestones and deadlines; Adhere to all site safety procedures, permit-to-work systems and project QA requirements; Ensure all work is completed right-first-time

Requirements

Trade qualified — Plater, Boilermaker or equivalent apprenticeship; Minimum 5 years heavy plate fabrication experience in an industrial environment; Proven experience on power generation, oil & gas, petrochemical or heavy industrial projects — boiler work, tank erection or pressure vessel fabrication essential; Competent marking out from fabrication and general arrangement drawings independently; Experienced in fit-up and tacking of structural and pressure parts to welding procedures; Working knowledge of plate rolling, pressing, cutting and profile cutting equipment; Familiar with overhead crane operation and safe use of lifting equipment; Strong understanding of fabrication tolerances and dimensional inspection; Knowledge of welding processes and weld inspection requirements; Familiar with permit-to-work systems and structured EPC project site environments; Available for immediate start

Nice to have

MMA or MIG welding capability alongside plating — coded or previously coded a significant advantage; Boiler work experience — pressure parts, drums, headers or associated steelwork; Tank erection experience — storage tanks, process vessels or similar; CSCS / Safe Pass / relevant site safety card; Overhead crane licence or LEEA rigging and slinging awareness; Experience working under RT/UT NDT inspection regimes on pressure parts

Benefits

Immediate start available; Ongoing work across Tarbert project with continuation to Dublin; Opportunity for overtime; Lodge depending on location of work; Pension contribution; Death in service benefit; 21 days holidays plus 10 bank holidays