Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Glanua; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully expensed company vehicle

Company laptop

Company phone

EAP service

Job summary

Glanua in Kilkenny is seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to support commissioning and on-site electrical installations for water and wastewater projects. The role involves reading drawings, wiring pumps and instrumentation, and supervising subcontractors while coordinating with the project team and service maintenance.

Ideal candidates are RECI-certified electricians with 5 years post-apprenticeship experience, plus advantageous mechanical and water/wastewater familiarity; a full

Qualifications

• Trade qualified in Electrical or E&I RECI certified electrician with 5 years post apprenticeship experience.
• Mechanical experience is an advantage.
• Water/Wastewater experience is an advantage.
• Experience in commissioning and proving MEICA systems.
• Ability to liaise directly with customers on commissioning activities and sign-off.
• Full clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability standards on-site.
• Support commissioning test documentation and project delivery teams.
• Deliver and commission electrical installations and instrumentation equipment.
• Install pumps, VSDs, and controls; read drawings and schematics.
• Read and interpret MCC power-up procedures and routine checks.
• Set up field instrumentation and calibrate 4-20 mA signals to PLCs.
• Supervise suppliers and subcontractors; coordinate with project team and maintenance.
• Collaborate with Process Engineers to optimise water and wastewater processes.
• Prepare commissioning sheets, pre-test inspections, FAT/SAT sign-offs.

Skills

Electrical exposure

MEICA systems

Water/Wastewater

Commissioning

Customer liaison

Driving licence

Education

RECI electrician certification

Job description

Role: Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Ideal Location Base: Kilkenny

Projects been covered: North Munster and Leinster

Salary: Competitive and Commerical Vehicle

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The main duties and responsibilities of the Electrical & Instrumentation Technician 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

The main knowledge, skills, and experience required of the Electrical & Instrumentation Technician 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 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

What we offer you

• The opportunity to join an ambitious and growing organisation.
• Competitive base salary.
• A company laptop and phone.
• Fully expensed company vehicle
• Access to EAP – 24/7 365 days confidential employee counselling service, free to avail for employees and their families.