Electrical Testing Supervisor | Germany

Kirby Group; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development Programmes

Excellent package with room for negoti

Job summary

Kirby Group Engineering invites applications for an Electrical Testing Supervisor. You will supervise testing and inspection of LV installations, ensuring compliance with national regulations.

The role requires a strong electrical trade background and hands-on leadership on dynamic projects across pharma, data centres and power sectors. Join a vibrant, agile team with career development programs and a competitive package.

Qualifications

• Electrical trade background or third level qualification in Electrical/Building Services Engineering.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in a similar role with a recognised company.
• Safe Electric QC Certifier qualification.
• Safe Electric/NICEIC or similar inspection and testing training.
• CompEx E01-06 qualification for ATEX environments (preferable).
• LOTO and COHE trained.
• Authorised Person competent and trained.
• Adhere to LV switchgear protocols (ACBs, MCCBs).
• Good knowledge of I&C installations and regulatory requirements (ETCI, British Standards, EN, Cenelec).
• Pharma/Medical Devices/Data Centre experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage LOTO and COHE on projects where AP is required.
• Conduct pre-test inspections of field installations and report defects.
• Notify PM and QC lead of non-conformances or hazards.
• Supervise LV installation testing and issue reports and snag lists.
• Prepare and issue As-Built Test Certificates.
• Update redlined drawings for LV installations.
• Create DB schedules for O&M inclusion.
• Complete Test Record Sheets.
• Manage Electrical Safe System of Work on site.
• Carry out periodic inspections and surveys of installations.

Skills

Results Orientation

Autonomous

Customer Service/Relationship Builder

Innovates and Improves Processes

Attention to Detail

Resilience and Positivism

Team Worker/Builder

Education

Electrical/Building Services Engineering degree

Job description

• Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ years
• To build your career by assisting in the delivery of ‘leading edge’ engineering projects.
• To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards.
• To benefit from Kirby’s Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability.
• To work with the best.
• Excellent package on offer with room for negotiations

About Kirby Group Engineering

Kirby Group Engineering is an international multi-disciplinary engineering services contractor and leading provider of high-value engineering services to a number of ‘blue chip’ companies. Operating across Ireland, the UK, Europe and South Africa, Kirby has become the engineering service provider of choice in growth segments such as pharmaceuticals, data centres and power transmission and distribution. Our culture is innovative, collaborative and performance focused. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a company committed to developing talent and rewarding performance.

Role Purpose

An exciting opportunity for an Electrical Testing Supervisor has arisen for an energetic individual who would enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. To supervise / carry out Testing & Inspection and Certification of all Kirby Electrical Installations as required by national governing bodies and to ensure compliance with national regulations and electrical safety procedures. To build your career by assisting in the delivery of ‘leading edge’ engineering projects. To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards. To benefit from Kirby’s Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability. To work with the best.

Key Functions of the Electrical Testing Supervisor

• Implement and manage Lock Out-Tag Out (LOTO) and Control of Hazardous Energy (COHE) on projects where they are the AP (appointed person)
• Carry out Pre-Test Inspections (walk-down the field installation of each system term to term) on site and compile defect reports on compliance with national electrical regulations.
• Notify Project Manager and QC lead of any non-conformances or hazards on site.
• Supervise / Carry out testing of Low Voltage installations as required by national governing bodies, issue report and snag list.
• Compilation of reports and issue ‘As Built’ Test Certificates
• Verification of Redlined Drawings for the LV Installation that is being Tested.
• Update cable schedules.
• Create DB schedule’s for inclusion in O&M.
• Complete Test Record Sheets
• Manage and Implement Electrical Safe System of Work on site (if they are the AP)
• Carry out periodic inspections and surveys of installations.

Electrical Testing Supervisor Responsibilities

• Provide continuous Quality Training Support to Project teams – i.e. Glanding & Terminating.
• Supervise / Carry out Inspection & Testing of Main and Sub-Main Distribution Boards and Transformer offloading cabling.
• Supervise / Carry out Inspection & Testing of Final Sub-Circuits.
• Assist close-out of project issues/ investigations / queries.
• Ensure safety measures are being implemented with regard to meters and PPE being used i.e. ARC Flash.
• Issues Final Certification for project.

Necessary requirement of the Electrical Testing Supervisor

• Electrical Trade Background and/or a Third Level qualification in either Electrical or Building Services Engineering preferred.
• Ideally will possess 4+ years relevant experience in a similar position working for a Recognised company.
• Safe Electric QC Certifier Qualified.
• Safe Electric / NICEIC or similar ‘City & Guilds’ Inspection & Testing trained and qualified.
• CompEx E01-06 qualified for ATEX environments (preferable).
• LOTO and COHE trained.
• ‘Authorised Person’ competent and trained.
• Adhere to Low Voltage (LV) Switchgear switching protocols – ACB’s, MCCB’s etc.
• Good Knowledge of I&C installations.
• Pharma / Medical Devices / Data Centre experience / knowledge.
• Technical Knowledge and experience of Low Voltage systems and regulatory requirements – ETCI, British Standards, EN standards and Cenelec, is desirable.

Desired Competencies / special role requirements

• Results Orientation
• Autonomous
• Customer Service/Relationship Builder
• Innovates and Improves Processes
• Attention to Detail
• Resilience and Positivism
• Team Worker/Builder

Kirby Group Engineering is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.