Electrical Site Supervisor

DPS Group Global; Kildare; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DPS Group Global is seeking an Electrical Site Supervisor (WasteWater) to support a large-scale manufacturing facility in Ireland, overseeing electrical maintenance and project activities while coordinating contractors and upholding safety standards.

The role demands 5+ years in industrial settings, strong knowledge of electrical systems, and the ability to read drawings. A proactive communicator will drive uptime and safety initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must have an Electrical Trade or Engineering qualification and minimum 5+ years in industrial/utilities/manufacturing environments.
• Experience supervising electrical works, contractors or maintenance teams is required.
• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Knowledge of motors, MCCs, VSDs, and distribution systems is essential.
• Proven fault-finding and problem-solving skills with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day electrical maintenance and contractor activities.
• Ensure all work complies with site procedures, safety regulations and permits.
• Coordinate planned and reactive maintenance activities.
• Support electrical installations, upgrades, commissioning and startup activities.
• Review electrical drawings and technical documentation.
• Manage permit-to-work and isolation activities.
• Troubleshoot electrical and control system issues and drive resolutions.
• Liaise with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance and external contractors.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify reliability improvements.
• Support capital projects and shutdown activities; participate in safety reviews.
• Maintain maintenance records and prepare site reports as required.

Skills

Supervising electrical works

Industrial electrical systems

Motors

MCCs

VSDs

Distribution systems

Electrical drawings

Fault finding

Problem solving

HSE / permit-to-work

Communication

Stakeholder management

PLC exposure

SCADA exposure

MS Office

Education

Electrical qualification or Electrical Engineering qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We are hiring on behalf of our client for an Electrical Site Supervisor (WasteWater) to join a leading utilities operation supporting a large-scale manufacturing facility.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising electrical maintenance and project activities, coordinating contractors, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and supporting the reliable operation of critical utility systems. This role offers a mix of hands‑on technical supervision, maintenance coordination and project support within a fast-paced industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day electrical maintenance and contractor activities.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with site procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate planned and reactive maintenance activities.
• Support electrical installations, upgrades, commissioning and startup activities.
• Review electrical drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Manage permit-to-work and isolation activities.
• Troubleshoot electrical and control system issues and drive effective resolutions.
• Liaise with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance and external contractors.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify reliability improvements.
• Support capital projects, shutdown activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct toolbox talks and participate in safety reviews.
• Maintain maintenance records and prepare site reports as required.

Requirements

• Electrical Trade Qualification or Electrical Engineering qualification.
• 5+ years' experience in an industrial, utilities, manufacturing, food & beverage or pharmaceutical environment.
• Previous experience supervising electrical works, contractors or maintenance teams.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, motors, MCCs, VSDs and distribution systems.
• Experience supporting maintenance, installation and commissioning activities.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Strong fault-finding and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Good understanding of health, safety and permit-to-work systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Desirable

• Experience within utilities, wastewater, energy, food & beverage or process manufacturing environments.
• Exposure to PLC, SCADA or automation systems.
• Experience supporting capital projects and plant upgrades.
• Safe Pass and other relevant site safety certifications.