Construction - Industrial Electrician

Glanua; Naas; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Glanua is seeking an Industrial Electrician to join their on-site team. The role involves delivery and commissioning of electrical installations, instrumentation, and MEICA systems within water and wastewater projects. You will read drawings, supervise subcontractors, and coordinate with the project and maintenance teams.

A Level 6 qualification and 5 years post-apprenticeship experience are required. Eligible candidates will possess a full driving licence and Safe Pass, with the ability to

Qualifications

• Trade qualified in Electrical or E&I RECI [or equivalent] certified electrician with 5 years post-apprenticeship work experience.
• Full clean driving licence.
• Safe Pass.
• Experience in Water/Wastewater and MEICA commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability standards on-site.
• Support project delivery teams in commissioning test documentation.
• Delivery and commissioning of electrical installations (small to large).
• Installation and commissioning of instrumentation and equipment.
• Set up instrumentation and scale 4-20 mA to PLC.
• Read and understand working drawings and schematics.
• Supervise suppliers and sub-contractors on site and coordinate with project team.
• Work with Process Engineers to optimise water/wastewater process performance.
• Complete commissioning documentation including SAT/FAT tests.

Skills

Electrical installation

MEICA commissioning

Read schematics

On-site supervision

Customer liaison

Safety awareness/Safe Pass

Driving licence

Education

Level 6 (incl Higher Advanced Certificate & National Craft Certificate)

Tools

PLC/Instrumentation tools

DCS/PLC control systems

Job description

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Application Details

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

Job Description

The main duties and responsibilities of the Industrial Electrician are outlined as follows:

• 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.
• Safe Pass.
• Manual Handling Certificate.

• Sector: construction

Career Level

• Not Required

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 1
• Minimum Qualification: Level 6 (incl Higher Advanced Certificate & National Craft Certificate)

Desirable

• Ability Skills: Communications, Interpersonal Skills, Manual, Skilled Trade(s)
• Competency Skills: Problem Solving, Teamwork, Time Management, Working on own Initiative
• Driving Licence: Full B