Posted 14 August, 2026
Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Sofina Foods, Inc.
Kilkenny, Kilkenny, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 825696329
The Role
The Electrical Maintenance Engineer will ensure electrical regulatory adherence whilst supporting the Callan site with planned and unplanned electrical maintenance.
Rotating shift pattern
Week 1 - 0500 - 1330
Week 2 - 0600 - 1430
Week 3 - 1430 - 2300
Week 4 - 1430 - 2300
The Ideal Candidate
Company Information
Sofina Foods isn't just a food company - It's a place to build your future.
With a team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we're passionate about delivering quality meats and seafood products to consumers around the world.
Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you'll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents.
Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world. If you're looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there's a place for you at Sofina Foods.
Why Sofina Foods?
Equal Opportunities
Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences - regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Your Key Responsibilities
Summary
A skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer who supports Engineering and Production teams while applying strong safety and Lean principles.
The Electrical Maintenance Engineer will ensure electrical regulatory adherence whilst supporting the Callan site with planned and unplanned electrical maintenance.
Rotating shift pattern
Week 1 - 0500 - 1330
Week 2 - 0600 - 1430
Week 3 - 1430 - 2300
Week 4 - 1430 - 2300
The Ideal Candidate
- Previous experience in manufacturing is highly desirable.
- Good organisational skills
- Strong work ethic
- Level 7 electrical qualification.
- Flexibility to work both day and evening shifts and to be available to work overtime if required.
Company Information
Sofina Foods isn't just a food company - It's a place to build your future.
With a team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we're passionate about delivering quality meats and seafood products to consumers around the world.
Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you'll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents.
Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world. If you're looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there's a place for you at Sofina Foods.
Why Sofina Foods?
- Competitive pay
- On-site canteen facilities
- Free on-site parking
- A supportive work environment with long-term stability
Equal Opportunities
Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences - regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Contractor controls inc. induction, permitting and GMP.
- KPI reporting
- PM planning and Scheduling in conjunction with function head
- Completion of planned and unplanned maintenance.
- To ensure that electrical engineering compliance is maintained at all times through audit completion, planned work completion and shared learning with the site team.
- To maintain the library of all technical, legal and Insurance electrical engineering documentation
- Ensure all electrical equipment meets statutory and H&S standards and escalate any areas of concern outside of their own control.
- Improving electrical safety of equipment
- Fault finding in Electrical, PLC and other control systems
- Maintenance of instrumentation and installation of all Electrical control equipment when needed
- Undertake electrical PPM, inspection testing, commissioning and basic repairs to plant and equipment through direct or organisation of third party contractors.
- Provide assistance to maintenance on mechanical related work as the business requires.
- Replacement of obsolete technology for which replacement parts are difficult or impossible to obtain.
- Modifications to existing controls for improved process control, reliability, safety and compliance with OSHA requirements
- Site electrical duty holder responsible person or support position.
- Completion of audits to identify key improvement areas and electrical panel standards adherence to company policy.
Summary
A skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer who supports Engineering and Production teams while applying strong safety and Lean principles.
