Apprentice (Electrical & Instrumentation)

Standard Control Systems; Dublin; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Control Systems in Dublin is seeking an Apprentice (Electrical & Instrumentation) to learn core electrical and instrumentation skills while supporting project delivery across Ireland and Europe. You will work alongside experienced engineers to learn safe installation, testing and commissioning in regulated environments.

The role emphasizes structured apprenticeship learning, safety, and progression toward future commissioning and engineering roles within Standard Control Systems across

Qualifications

• Enrolled or applying for a recognised Electrical Apprenticeship Programme in Ireland.
• Willingness to learn, safety-focused attitude.
• Interest in Electrical & Instrumentation systems for critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Learn safe installation, testing and commissioning practices under supervision.
• Assist with electrical containment, wiring, terminations and device installation.
• Support control panel installation and field devices under guidance.
• Develop skills in instrumentation and sensors used in BEMS contexts.
• Participate in site safety inductions and follow RAMS and LOTO rules.
• Contribute to documentation, checklists and project records.

Job description

Apprentice (Electrical & Instrumentation)

Job Title: Apprentice (Electrical & Instrumentation)

Location: Dublin

Type: Permanent

Reporting to: Apprentice Liaison Engineer / Lead Commissioning Engineer

About the Role

This role involves developing core electrical and instrumentation skills while supporting project delivery across Ireland and Europe. The Apprentice Electrician – E&I will work alongside experienced engineers and electricians to learn safe installation, testing and commissioning practices in regulated and critical environments.

The apprentice will take ownership of their learning and progression, building the foundations required to progress into future commissioning and pre-commissioning engineering roles within Standard Control Systems.

This position supports work across Commercial, Retail, Pharmaceutical and Data Centre sectors, ensuring Standard Control Systems’ safety standards and client requirements are met at every stage.

About Us

At Standard Control Systems, we partner with leaders in data centres, pharmaceutical companies and commercial sectors to optimise building performance. Our systems are built to work at scale and to meet the unique demands of each sector, from critical infrastructure to highly regulated environments.

With over 40 years of experience, we are committed to delivering high-performance, reliable Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS) that enhance client buildings’ efficiency and performance. Our deep industry expertise across sectors like data centres, pharma, and commercial buildings enables us to provide innovative solutions tailored to our clients’ needs. We don’t just create systems, we build long-term partnerships, collaborating with our clients at every stage to develop solutions that evolve with their business.

Key Responsibilities

Safety and compliance

• Follow company safety rules, RAMS, permits and client site procedures at all times.
• Participate in site inductions, toolbox talks and safety briefings as required.
• Learn safe working practices for electrical environments, including isolation and LOTO procedures under supervision.
• Raise hazards, unsafe conditions and near misses promptly to the supervising engineer.
• Maintain a professional and safety-first attitude on all sites.

Electrical installation and support

• Assist with electrical containment, wiring, terminations and device installation under supervision.
• Support installation of control panels, field devices, instrumentation and associated cabling.
• Learn correct practices for labelling, routing and documentation of electrical systems.
• Assist senior electricians in ensuring installations meet drawings, specifications and site standards.

Instrumentation and control exposure

• Support installation and basic testing of sensors, actuators and control equipment.
• Learn fundamentals of instrumentation used in BEMS and regulated environments.
• Assist with basic fault finding on electrical circuits and field devices with mentoring.
• Develop awareness of communications systems (BACnet/Modbus) used in controls projects.

Testing and commissioning support

• Assist with pre-commissioning checks, including panel inspections and installation readiness.
• Support point-to-point testing and I/O validation under guidance.
• Assist with functional testing activities as directed by commissioning engineers.
• Support commissioning works in live or operational environments while following change control and site rules.

Quality, documentation and development

• Assist in completing site checklists, test sheets and snag lists accurately.
• Support collection and organisation of commissioning evidence and close-out documentation.
• Ensure tools, work areas and panels are left safe, tidy and professionally presented.
• Follow company procedures for file storage, backups and document control (Teams/SharePoint).
• Take ownership of structured apprenticeship learning, on-the-job mentoring and training milestones.

Collaboration and professional growth

• Work closely with commissioning, installation, panel build and QA/QC teams to resolve site issues.
• Demonstrate a positive, professional attitude and willingness to learn.
• Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement through feedback and engagement.
• Build the skills and experience required to progress toward Pre-Commissioning Engineer level.
• Ability to see things differently to resolve technical issues.
• Self starter in terms of finding the solution or providing options as to how to solve problems.
• Ability and willingness to Currently enrolled or applying for a recognised Electrical Apprenticeship Programme in Ireland.
• Strong commitment to safety, planning, teamwork and customer service.
• Interest in Electrical & Instrumentation systems within critical environments (pharma/data centres).
• Strong organisational skills and willingness to learn technical systems.
• Clear communication and a calm, professional approach on client sites.
• Motivation to progress into commissioning and engineering roles within Standard Control Systems.

This role is responsible for the design and configuration of intelligent Building Management Systems (BMS), including control narratives, Control strategy software and front-end graphical user interfaces (GUIs) for end users.

The Project Engineer supports Project Managers in the delivery of BMS projects by assisting with design review coordination, technical submittals, project documentation, and general project administration. The role helps ensure deliverables are issued on time, trackers are maintained, and closeout documentation is completed to the required standard. This position is a development step towards Project Manager and provides exposure to planning, stakeholder coordination, and project governance under the direction of a PM.

This role involves delivering high-quality after-sales support and field service activities such as commissioning across a range of BMS and HVAC control systems throughout the Nordics. The successful candidate will be responsible for fault finding, diagnostics, reactive callouts, system optimisation, repairs, maintenance and technical support activities while ensuring minimal disruption to client operations.

This role involves delivering maintenance support and field service activities across a range of BMS and HVAC control systems with the majority of work in Dublin and the general Leinster region but will also include occasional travel throughout Ireland.

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