Construction - Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Glanua; Mallow; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Glanua in Mallow, Co. Cork, Ireland is seeking an experienced electrical/E&I professional to lead the commissioning and installation of MEICA systems.

The role involves delivering electrical installations, instrumentation, pumps and controls, with on-site supervision of subcontractors and coordination with the project team. Essentially, you will read drawings, perform start-up and tests, and ensure safety, quality and compliance on water/wastewater projects.

Qualifications

• 5 years post-apprenticeship experience as electrical or E&I RECI electrician.
• Level 7 qualification or Electrical/E&I RECI certified electrician.
• Full clean driving licence.
• Willingness to work on water/wastewater projects is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability standards on-site.
• Support commissioning test documentation and FAT/SAT activities.
• Delivery and commissioning of electrical installations and MEICA systems.
• Install and commission instrumentation, pumps, VSDs and controls.
• Read and interpret drawings/schematics; perform power-ups and tests.
• Supervise suppliers, subcontractors and site staff; coordinate with project team.

Skills

Electrical installation

Reading schematics

Site supervision

Customer liaison

MEICA commissioning

Education

Level 7 qualification or RECI-certified electrician

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Application Details

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Job Description

Multiple locations

Mallow, Co. Cork,

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability standards, policies and procedures are always adhered to on-site.
• Support project delivery teams in the development and preparation of commissioning test documentation.
• Responsible for delivery and commissioning of small to large sized Electrical installations.
• Installation and commissioning of different types of instrumentation and equipment.
• Installation of Pumps and associated VSD and controls.
• To be able to read and understand working drawings and Schematics.
• Conduct initial power-up of MCC’s and complete rotation checks on motors and I/O point-to-point checks (dry testing).
• Set up instrumentation in the field and scale instrument 4-20 mA signals back to PLC. calibrate any instruments requiring field calibration.
• The position includes responsibility for supervision of suppliers and sub-contractors and also site-based staff. You will also co-ordinate with the project team and Service & Maintenance Dept. as required.
• Work with Process Engineers in order to optimise and improve the process performance of water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Complete all commissioning documentation including pre-test inspections, commissioning sheets and SAT documentation.
• Proactively review and monitor your own work schedule and ability to work on your own initiative is essential.
• Some Wastewater & Water process awareness would be beneficial.
• Electrical systems fault finding and recertification.
• Attend third part Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and Site Acceptance Tests (SATs) as required and provide acceptance sign-off on behalf of the company.
• Complete preliminary installation checks and provide completion snag lists to mechanical and electrical sub-contractors.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Trade Qualified in Electrical or E&I RECI [or equivalent] certified electrician with 5 years post apprenticeship work experience.
• Mechanical experience a distinct advantage
• Experience in Water/Wastewater a distinct advantage
• Experienced in the commissioning and process proving of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control, and automation (MEICA) systems.
• Ability to liaise directly with customers on commissioning activities and sign-off.
• Full clean driving licence.

Sector

• construction

Career Level

• Not Required

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 5
• Minimum Qualification: Level 7 (incl Diploma & Ordinary Bachelor Degree)OR Trade Qualified in Electrical or E&I RECI [or equivalent] certified electrician

Desirable

• Ability Skills: Engineering, Skilled Trade(s)
• Competency Skills: Leadership, Priority Planning
• Driving Licence: Full B