Electrical Supervisor

ICDS (UK) Ltd; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ICDS (UK) Ltd in Ireland is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Supervisor for a 110 MW dual-fuel power plant. You will lead the electrical maintenance team, oversee HV operations and ensure safe, reliable plant performance.

Responsibilities include planning preventive and corrective maintenance, managing key equipment, and ensuring compliance with HSE and relevant regulations. Fluent English is essential; Portuguese is an advantage.

Qualifications

• EQF Level 6 / NFQ Level 8 or higher in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years' experience maintaining industrial electrical systems (LV/MV/HV).
• Minimum 2 years' supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Recognised HV training, such as City & Guilds.
• Strong electrical testing, diagnostics and fault-finding skills.
• Experience with technical drawings, protection relays, CMMS software and electrical test equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical safety, LOTO, arc flash protection, Permit to Work systems and relevant regulations.
• Experience in power generation, particularly dual-fuel power plants, heavy industry or oil and gas, is desirable.
• Fluent English and authorisation to work in Ireland are essential. Portuguese is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance of electrical systems, switchgear, transformers and protection equipment.
• Lead and develop electrical technicians, coordinating workloads and managing team performance.
• Diagnose electrical faults, respond to alarms and emergencies, and minimise operational downtime.
• Manage HV switching, electrical isolation, earthing and safe systems of work, including Permit to Work and LOTO procedures.
• Prepare and approve switching plans, SOPs, EOPs, Method Statements and Risk Assessments (RAMS).
• Ensure compliance with HSE procedures, quality standards and applicable British and European regulations.
• Manage maintenance records, CMMS reporting, tools, test equipment and spare parts.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in out-of-hours support and the secondary on-call system when required.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Fault finding

SCADA

Protection systems

CMMS

Safety compliance

Report writing

Education

EQF Level 6/NFQ Level 8 in Electrical Engineering

City & Guilds HV training

Tools

CMMS software

Electrical test equipment

Protection relays

SCADA systems

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Supervisor – Dual Fuel Power Plant (110 MW)

Site Overview

The role is based at a 110 MW dual-fuel power plant in Ireland, responsible for maintaining the reliability, safety and performance of critical electrical systems and equipment. The successful candidate will lead the electrical maintenance team, oversee HV operations and ensure safe, efficient plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance of electrical systems, switchgear, transformers, generators and protection equipment.
• Lead and develop electrical technicians, coordinating workloads and managing team performance.
• Diagnose electrical faults, respond to alarms and emergencies, and minimise operational downtime.
• Manage HV switching, electrical isolation, earthing and safe systems of work, including Permit to Work and LOTO procedures.
• Prepare and approve switching plans, SOPs, EOPs, Method Statements and Risk Assessments (RAMS).
• Ensure compliance with HSE procedures, quality standards and applicable British and European regulations.
• Manage maintenance records, CMMS reporting, tools, test equipment and spare parts.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in out-of-hours support and the secondary on-call system when required.

Qualifications, Experience & Training

• EQF Level 6 / NFQ Level 8 or higher in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience maintaining industrial electrical systems, including LV, MV and HV equipment.
• Minimum 2 years' supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Recognised HV training, such as City & Guilds.
• Strong electrical testing, diagnostics and fault-finding skills.
• Experience with technical drawings, protection relays, CMMS software and electrical test equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical safety, LOTO, arc flash protection, Permit to Work systems and relevant regulations.
• Experience in power generation, particularly dual-fuel power plants, heavy industry or oil and gas, is desirable.
• Fluent English and authorisation to work in Ireland are essential. Portuguese is an advantage.

Key Skills

• Strong leadership, communication and team coordination.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and respond effectively under pressure.
• Proficiency in electrical testing equipment, SCADA, protection systems and Microsoft Office.
• Strong reporting, maintenance KPI monitoring and continuous improvement skills.
• Commitment to safety, environmental protection and regulatory compliance.