Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Glanua; Mallow; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company laptop & phone

Fully expensed company vehicle

Competitive base salary

EAP confidential counselling

Ambitious growing organisation

Job summary

Glanua is seeking an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to support projects across Munster from our Kilkenny base. You will join project delivery teams, undertake commissioning of MEICA systems, install and commission instrumentation, pumps, VSDs and control panels, and contribute to FAT/SAT sign-offs.

You should be trade qualified (Electrical or E&I RECI) with at least 5 years post-apprenticeship experience, possess a full clean driving licence, and be comfortable liaising with

Qualifications

• Trade qualified Electrical or E&I RECI electrician with 5 years post-apprenticeship experience.
• Water/wastewater experience is advantageous.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure HSE & sustainability standards are adhered to on-site.
• Support project delivery teams with commissioning test documentation.
• Deliver and commission small to large electrical installations.
• Install and commission instrumentation and equipment.
• Install pumps and associated VSDs and controls.
• Read and interpret working drawings and schematics.
• Perform initial power-up of MCCs and rotation checks on motors and I/O point-to-point tests.
• Set up in-field instrumentation and calibrate 4-20 mA signals to PLCs.
• Coordinate with project team, Service & Maintenance and subcontractors.
• Collaborate with Process Engineers to optimize water/wastewater processes.
• Complete commissioning documentation including pre-tests, sheets and SATs.

Education

RECI certified electrician

Job description

Role:

Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Ideal Location Base:

Kilkenny

Projects been covered:

Munster

Salary:

Competitive and Commerical Vehicle

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

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.