Authorised Person | Dublin

Kirby Group Engineering; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirby Group Engineering in Ireland is seeking an energetic Authorised Person - Electrical to join a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary team on a permanent basis. You will contribute to delivering leading-edge engineering projects, ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery while working with SAPs and commissioning teams.

You will benefit from Kirby's development programmes to enhance leadership capabilities, with an excellent package on offer and room for negotiations as projects span the next 5+

Responsibilities

• Engages from early in the project with the SAP with regard to the agreed Electrical Safe Systems of Work Procedure.
• Structured mentoring / Workshops with the testing & commissioning technicians in line with an agreed Commissioning plan with the SAP.
• Ensures all Workplace personnel are aware of and are complying with the Electrical Safe Systems of Work.
• Issues and controls Permits for all Energised working activities under scope of work and as outlined by the SAP.
• Attend daily testing & commissioning meetings as required.
• To review and understand project specifications and drawings fully and extract the project specific requirements.
• Follow Strict Operational Procedures and Adhere to Electrical Safety Rules.
• Interpretation of basic electrical protection under fault conditions.
• Manage Safety documents and lock out/tag out procedures and philosophies.
• Carry out review of Switchgear Distribution Topology and Controls prior to start-up.
• Attend Project daily white board progress / Look ahead meetings.
• Support / liaise with specialist Testing & Commissioning contractors to carry out early reviews and agree commissioning sequences and test scripts.
• Liaise with Control System providers (Scada/BMS/EMS etc.) in the development of the system handover under permit control schedule and protocols.
• Support initial start-up and energization of equipment following the agreed Electrical Safe Systems of Work plan for LV Systems.
• Witness and coordinate specific tests and ensure all documentation is complete as per regulations and project specifications.
• Ensure all pre- and post-energisation testing & commissioning tagging activities are witnessed by required parties and signed off as accepted.
• Identifying and ensuring all the correct test equipment is available and calibrated for use.
• You will proactively and vigilantly keep information secure and fully comply with the Kirby Information Security Management System (ISMS).

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 'Authorised Person - Electrical' has arisen for an energetic individual who would enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. 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.

Authorised Person Responsibilities

• Engages from early in the project with the SAP with regard to the agreed Electrical Safe Systems of Work Procedure.


• Structured mentoring / Workshops with the testing & commissioning technicians in line with an agreed Commissioning plan with the SAP.


• Ensures all Workplace personnel are aware of and are complying with the Electrical Safe Systems of Work.


• Issues and controls Permits for all Energised working activities under scope of work and as outlined by the SAP.


• Attend daily testing & commissioning meetings as required.


• To review and understand project specifications and drawings fully and extract the project specific requirements.


• Follow Strict Operational Procedures and Adhere to Electrical Safety Rules.


• Interpretation of basic electrical protection under fault conditions.


• Manage Safety documents and lock out/tag out procedures and philosophies.


• Carry out review of Switchgear Distribution Topology and Controls prior to start-up.


• Attend Project daily white board progress / Look ahead meetings.


• Support / liaise with specialist Testing & Commissioning contractors to carry out early reviews and agree commissioning sequences and test scripts.


• Liaise with Control System providers (Scada/BMS/EMS etc.) in the development of the system handover under permit control schedule and protocols.


• Support initial start-up and energization of equipment following the agreed Electrical Safe Systems of Work plan for LV Systems.


• Witness and coordinate specific tests and ensure all documentation is complete as per regulations and project specifications.


• Ensure all pre- and post-energisation testing & commissioning tagging activities are witnessed by required parties and signed off as accepted.


• Identifying and ensuring all the correct test equipment is available and calibrated for use.


• You will proactively and vigilantly keep information secure and fully comply with the Kirby Information Security Management System (ISMS).

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.