HV Electricians

RedChair Recruitment; Limerick, Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks skilled HV Electricians for ongoing work on the National Network in Ireland. Key responsibilities include installation, maintenance, and repair of high voltage systems. Qualified candidates must have experience with HV equipment and safety protocols. Salary is negotiable based on experience, and additional payments may apply for travel.

Qualifications

• Qualified High Voltage Electrician with experience on systems above 11kV.
• Ability to perform maintenance and repair on HV lines and substations.
• Strong focus on safety and compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission high voltage equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on HV infrastructure.
• Quickly locate and repair faults in transmission systems.
• Conduct insulation tests and other HV electrical tests.
• Follow strict safety protocols in HV work.
• Maintain documentation for regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with engineers and other electricians.
• Be available for emergency responses to HV faults.

Skills

High Voltage Electrician experience

Knowledge of transmission line systems

Experience with substation equipment

Understanding of HV safety standards

Physical fitness

Full driving licence

Job description

Red Chair Recruitment are presently recruiting for HV Electricians for ongoing works on the National Network. Working in various locations in Ireland, you will work on maintenance, testing, and repair of high voltage transmission lines and associated equipment. This includes overhead lines, substations, and underground cabling networks. The goal is to ensure safe, reliable electricity transmission across the grid. This is a permanent position with bases in Kerry, Dublin and Limerick.

Typical Responsibilities:

• Installation & Commissioning: Install and commission high voltage equipment such as transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, and protection relays in substations or along transmission lines.
• Maintenance & Repairs: Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on HV lines, substations, and associated infrastructure to ensure optimal operation.
• Fault Finding & Troubleshooting: Quickly locate and repair faults in high voltage systems to minimize downtime in the transmission network.
• Testing & Inspection: Conduct insulation tests, earth continuity tests, and other HV electrical tests using specialized equipment.
• Safety & Compliance: Follow strict HV safety protocols, including live line work procedures where applicable, and comply with ESB / EirGrid / HSE regulations.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed records of maintenance, inspections, and repairs for regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.
• Collaboration: Work closely with engineers, line managers, and other electricians on project installations, upgrades, or emergency responses.
• Emergency Response: Be available for HV network outages or faults, often requiring travel to different sites nationwide.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Qualified High Voltage Electrician with experience on 11kV, 33kV, 38kV, or higher systems.
• Knowledge of overhead and underground transmission line systems.
• Experience with substation equipment, including SCADA and protection relays.
• Strong understanding of HV safety standards, live line procedures, and PPE requirements.
• Physical fitness and willingness to work at height or in confined spaces.
• Full driving licence is essential

Salary is open to negotiation based on experience with additional payments for travel. For further information, please email me directly at [e-mail]

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