Electrical Site Supervisor / Commissioning Engineer

Gea; Naas; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GEA seeks an experienced Electrical Supervisor / Commissioning Engineer to join our Engineering team in Naas, Ireland. You will oversee electrical installation and commissioning for industrial projects across brewing, beverage, dairy and pharma sectors, coordinating with clients, contractors and internal teams.

Responsibilities include planning commissioning, FAT, handover, and ensuring safe, compliant, and on-time project delivery.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician, Technician or Engineer with recognised certification.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience working in industrial environments (electrical installations, commissioning, or maintenance).
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a supervisory, commissioning, or project delivery role.
• Strong understanding of motor control, VSDs, instrumentation, MCC and control panels.
• Excellent ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, cable schedules and technical documentation.
• Proven experience commissioning electrical and control systems, including fault finding and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Site supervision of electrical contractors during installation.
• Ensure adherence to Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability standards and policies.
• Adhere to company policies, regulations, and site requirements.
• Monitor installation quality, progress and contractor performance.
• Coordinate activities to complete on schedule within budget.
• Manage technical challenges on site and implement practical solutions.

Skills

Electrical supervision

Commissioning

Project management

Health & Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Education

Qualified Electrician / Technician / Engineer with recognised certification

Tools

P&ID interpretation

Electrical schematics

MCC & Control Panels

Job description

GEA is seeking an experienced and proactive Electrical Supervisor / Commissioning Engineer to join our Engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled electrical professional to play a key role in the delivery of industrial projects within brewing, beverage, dairy, and pharmaceutical process industries.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing electrical installation and commissioning activities to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. Working closely with clients, contractors, panel builders, and internal engineering teams, you will contribute throughout the project lifecycle from design support and planning through to commissioning and handover.

Responsibilities / Tasks

Site Installation Supervision

• Onsite supervision of electrical contractors for the duration of installation works.
• Ensure adherence to Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability standards, policies and procedures.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, statutory regulations, and site-specific requirements.
• Monitor installation quality, progress, and contractor performance.
• Coordinate work activities to ensure on schedule completion within budget.
• Manage technical challenges on site and implement practical solutions to maintain project progress.

Commissioning & Startup

• Planning and execution of commissioning activities associated with the installation (motors, valves and instrumentation).
• Power up and commissioning of installed MCC and Remote IO panels.
• Co-ordinate with Contractor, Customer and wider GEA team to ensure Lock Out, Tag Out (LOTO) procedures are strictly enforced.
• Implement Installation Qualification procedures to verify successful completion of installation, wiring, testing, and equipment startup.
• Support wider project team during overall system start-up, engaging in fault finding, functional testing, and final handover activities.
• Liaise with customer operations, maintenance and engineering teams during commissioning to deliver required handover training.

Engineering, Design, Procurement & Sales Support

• Preparation and maintenance of documentation in accordance with internal procedures, quality standards, and project requirements.
• Provide support for tendering and procurement processes associated with electrical panel fabrication and site electrical installation.
• Liaise with fabrication contractor throughout panel assembly period and take a lead role during Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
• Provide regular progress reports to the Project Manager and attendance at all weekly co-ordination/planning meetings.
• Contribute to the development of estimates and budgets for projects during the Sales phase.

Your Profile / Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience:

• Qualified Electrician, Technician or Engineer with recognised certification.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience working in industrial environments (electrical installations, commissioning, or maintenance).
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a supervisory, commissioning, or project delivery role.
• Strong understanding of the fundamentals of motor control, variable speed drives, instrumentation, MCC and Control Panels.
• Excellent ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, cable schedules and technical documentation.
• Proven experience commissioning electrical and control systems, including fault finding and troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of safe systems of work, electrical safety practices and permit-to-work systems.
• Working knowledge of Irish/EU electrical regulations, and standards.
• Strong Site supervision skills / Project management skills, including planning, budgeting, and execution.
• Willingness to upskill and become involved on the Electrical design and estimation stages of various projects.
• Strong computer literacy.
• Full driving licence valid in Ireland, EU or UK and willingness to travel to customer sites.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Safety-focused with attention to detail.
• Practical problem solver with a hands‑on approach.
• Self‑motivated, ability to work autonomously and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Customer-focused with excellent relationship-building skills.
• Flexible and willing to travel to customer sites as required.

What GEA Offers:

• Opportunity to work on diverse and technically challenging industrial projects.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Career progression opportunities within a global engineering organisation.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.