Electrical Supervisor

Kiernan Engineering Contractors Ltd; Ireland; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiernan Engineering Contractors Ltd is seeking an experienced Electrical Supervisor to lead our electrical team in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. You will oversee installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems and equipment across production, utilities, and facility operations.

Responsibilities include supervising technicians, coordinating maintenance tasks, reviewing drawings, supporting C&Q activities, and driving energy efficiency

Qualifications

• 2–3 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Experience in a pharmaceutical, biotech, or GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience with cleanrooms, classified areas, and clean utilities.
• Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance planning.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, schedule, and coordinate daily activities of electrical technicians and contractors.
• Assign work orders, monitor progress, and ensure timely completion of preventive and corrective maintenance tasks.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and training to team members.
• Conduct performance reviews and support staff development plans.
• Manage contractor qualifications, permits to work, and on-site oversight.
• Provide electrical engineering input for capital projects, equipment installations, and facility upgrades.
• Review electrical drawings, specifications, and vendor documentation.
• Support commissioning and qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) for electrical systems.
• Identify and implement energy efficiency and reliability improvement initiatives.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with site EHS policies.
• Conduct risk assessments and job safety analyses for electrical work.
• Ensure proper management of electrical spares and critical inventory.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical theory

Regulatory compliance

Project coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Location: On site / Rathmacullig East, Cork, Co. Cork, T12 YY17, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Engineering | Electrical
Salary: Negotiable salary

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Supervisor to lead our electrical team within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will oversee the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems and equipment supporting production, utilities, and facility operations. This role requires strong leadership capabilities, deep electrical technical expertise, and a thorough understanding of pharmaceutical regulatory requirements including GMP, GAMP 5, and data integrity principles.

• Supervise, schedule, and coordinate the daily activities of electrical technicians and contractors
• Assign work orders, monitor progress, and ensure timely completion of preventive and corrective maintenance tasks
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and training to team members
• Conduct performance reviews and support staff development plans
• Manage contractor qualifications, permits to work, and on-site oversight
• Provide electrical engineering input for capital projects, equipment installations, and facility upgrades
• Review electrical drawings, specifications, and vendor documentation
• Support commissioning and qualification (C&Q) activities including IQ/OQ/PQ for electrical systems
• Identify and implement energy efficiency and reliability improvement initiatives
• Participate in cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with site EHS policies
• Conduct risk assessments and job safety analyses for electrical work
• Ensure proper management of electrical spares and critical inventory

Experience

• Minimum 2–3 years in a supervisory or lead role
• Required: Prior experience in a pharmaceutical, biotech, or other GMP-regulated manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated experience with cleanroom environments, classified areas, and clean utilities
• Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance planning

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of electrical codes and standards
• Proficiency in reading electrical schematics, P&IDs, and loop diagrams
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and electrical control systems
• Familiarity with commissioning and qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) processes
• Working knowledge of GMP, GAMP 5, and data integrity requirements
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced regulated environment
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation and record-keeping practices
• Problem-solving mindset with structured RCA capabilities