Electrical Maintenance Supervisor

Murphy; Newry; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

Discretionary annual bonus

Pension

Life Assurance

Private Healthcare

CPD opportunities

Employee benefits

Job summary

Murphy Water is hiring a Electrical Maintenance Supervisor to oversee electrical maintenance across Ireland’s water and wastewater facilities. You will lead maintenance technicians and contractors, plan preventative and reactive work, and ensure safety and compliance on site.

The role requires strong fault-finding on electrical/control systems, PLC/SCADA experience, and proven supervision of teams within process or utility environments. A full clean driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising electrical maintenance in process/utility/industrial settings.
• Strong fault-finding on electrical/control systems.
• Experience leading maintenance teams and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Supervise electrical maintenance activities across water and wastewater facilities.
• Lead electrical maintenance technicians and subcontractors to ensure safe, efficient work.
• Plan, schedule, and oversee preventative and reactive maintenance programmes.

Skills

Electrical supervision

Fault-finding

Team management

PLCs & SCADA

Planning & scheduling

Documentation

Driver's licence

Education

National Craft Certificate in Electrical Engineering

Electrical engineering qualification Level 6 or higher

Safe Pass and electrical certification

Tools

SCADA software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Murphy Water are hiring an Electrical Maintenance Supervisor to support the maintenance and operation of Water and Wastewater Treatment Facilities across Ireland.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established contractor and play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable performance of critical infrastructure. The successful candidate will join the Murphy Water Operations team and lead electrical maintenance activities across multiple sites.

Duties

• Supervise electrical maintenance activities across water and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Lead and coordinate electrical maintenance technicians and subcontractors to ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Plan, schedule, and oversee preventative and reactive maintenance programmes.
• Diagnose and resolve faults on electrical distribution systems, motors, MCCs, PLCs, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Ensure maintenance activities are completed in accordance with client requirements, industry standards, and company procedures.
• Monitor plant performance and identify opportunities for improvements and optimisation.
• Manage maintenance documentation, reports, permits, and asset records.
• Coordinate with operations, mechanical, and engineering teams to minimise downtime and achieve maintenance objectives.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Support commissioning and handover activities on new and upgraded installations.

Skills / Experience

• Proven experience supervising electrical maintenance activities within a process, utilities, or industrial environment.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic capabilities on electrical and control systems.
• Experience managing maintenance teams and contractors.
• Knowledge of PLCs, SCADA systems, instrumentation, and electrical distribution systems.
• Excellent planning, organisational, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience within the Water / Wastewater industry is desirable.
• Full clean Driver's Licence.

Qualifications

• National Craft Certificate in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Electrical engineering qualification (Level 6 or higher) desirable.
• Safe Pass and relevant electrical certification desirable.

What You Will Get in Return

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy additional leave.
• Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review.
• Above-market contributory pension scheme.
• Life assurance, health screening, and enhanced sick pay.
• Generous Private Healthcare Allowance.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits.
• Ongoing professional development and accredited CPD opportunities.
• Access to Murphy employee benefits including retail discounts, gym memberships, and cycle-to-work scheme.

About Murphy

Murphy is formally recognised as a sector-leading employer and holds Platinum Investors in People accreditation. We are proud of our diverse workforce, representing over 60 nationalities and a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in Ireland.