Construction - Industrial Electrician

Glanua; Portlaoise; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Glanua in Ireland seeks an Industrial Electrician to join our on-site team, delivering and commissioning electrical installations and instrumentation for water and wastewater projects. You will read drawings, set up field instrumentation, and perform power-ups on MCCs, while supervising sub-contractors and coordinating with the project team.

Essential qualifications include Level 6, RECI certification, and a valid driving licence.

Qualifications

• Trade Qualified in Electrical or E&I RECI certified electrician with 5 years post apprenticeship work experience.
• Mechanical experience is an advantage.
• Experience in Water/Wastewater is an advantage.
• Experience in commissioning and proving MEICA systems (mechanical/electrical/instrumentation/control/automation).
• Ability to liaise with customers on commissioning activities and sign-off.
• Full clean driving licence, Safe Pass and Manual Handling Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability standards on-site.
• Support project delivery teams in commissioning test documentation.
• Deliver and commission electrical installations of various sizes.
• Install and commission instrumentation and pumps with VSDs and controls.
• Read and interpret working drawings and schematics.
• Power-up MCCs and perform rotation and I/O checks.
• Set up instrumentation and calibrate 4-20 mA signals.
• Supervise suppliers and site staff; coordinate with project team.
• Work with Process Engineers to optimise water/wastewater processes.
• Complete FAT/SAT tests and sign-off; prepare commissioning docs.

Skills

Electrical trade qualification

RECI certified

MEICA systems

Water/Wastewater experience

Customer liaison

Clean driving licence

Safe Pass

Manual Handling

Commissioning experience

Instrumentation & automation

Education

Level 6 qualification

Job description

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 installationsInstallation and commissioning of different types of instrumentation and equipmentInstallation 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

The main knowledge, skills, and experience required of the Industrial Electrician are outlined as follows:Trade Qualified in Electrical or E&I RECI [or equivalent] certified electrician with 5 years post apprenticeship work experience.Mechanical experience a distinct advantageExperience in Water/Wastewater a distinct advantageExperienced 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 licenceSafe PassManual 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: Customer Service, Manual, Skilled Trade(s)
• Competency Skills: Problem Solving, Teamwork, Time Management, Working on own Initiative
• Driving Licence: Full B