Lead Authorised Person

Dornan Engineering Services Ltd; Athlone; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dornan Engineering is recruiting an Electrical COHE Energy Marshall / Snr / Lead Authorised Person to join the Athlone project team. You will oversee COHE processes, energisation activities and safety compliance on a pharmaceutical installation.

You will lead MV/LV switchgear activities, coordinate with contractors, commissioning teams and client representatives to manage energy sources and complex systems, ensuring safe energisation and handover.

Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of the COHE role.
• Strong understanding of MV & LV distribution systems in industrial projects.
• Proficient with MV/LV switchgear, controls and interlocking.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, milestone-driven environment.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Electrical COHE Process on behalf of CMT.
• Report to CMT Electrical Package Manager on all COHE LOTO and energisation activities.
• Review, walk and approve all MV & LV energisation requests by Dornan AP.
• Coordinate safe isolation of electrical systems to prevent energisation.
• Audit that safety protocols are followed and energy-related activities meet project safety requirements.
• Work closely with electrical contractors, commissioning teams, and client representatives to manage energy sources and complex systems.
• Review / witness testing and verify absence of voltage in systems (MV/LV).
• Verify all equipment has a signed DOF issued by the vendor ready to energise.

Skills

COHE knowledge

MV/LV distribution

Switchgear proficiency

Communication skills

Safety/Quality/Teamwork

Leadership

Education

Electrical Engineering / Craft Qualification

Job description

Electrical COHE Energy Marshall / Snr / Lead Authorised Person – Athlone

Dornan Engineering is a well established and leading Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation and HVAC engineering and construction company, with major project experience across a wide range of sectors in Ireland, Europe and the UK.

Dornan are involved in projects across many sectors such as Pharmaceutical, Power, Waste to Energy, Commercial, Data Centre and Petrochemical.

Due to the continuous growth with Dornan Engineering, we are currently looking to recruit an experienced Electrical COHE Energy Marshall / Snr Authorised Person to join the company on exciting projects.

You will join Dornan's hard working and ambitious project teams and you will benefit from a supportive culture, where your ideas and contributions will be recognised.

At Dornan we are currently recruiting a COHE Energy Marshall / Snr / Lead Authorised Person to work on a pharmaceutical project in the Athlone.

Your day to day will include:

• Responsible for overseeing Electrical COHE Process on behalf of CMT
• Report to CMT Electrical Package Manager on all COHE LOTO and Energisation activities
• Review, walk and approve if acceptable all MV & LV Energisation requests by Dornan AP.
• Coordinating the safe isolation of electrical systems to prevent accidental energisation
• Audit that all workers follow safety protocols and that energy-related activities meet project safety requirements
• Working closely with electrical contractor, commissioning teams, and client representatives to manage overlapping energy sources and complex systems
• Review / Witness Testing and verifying the absence of voltage in systems, including medium and low voltage equipment
• Verify all equipment have a Signed DOF Issued by the vendor ready to be energised

About You:

• Detailed knowledge of the COHE role
• Have strong general understanding of MV & LV Distribution Systems within an industrial project scenario
• Must be experienced and proficient at Switchgear (MV/LV), Controls, Interlocking
• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, milestone-driven environment
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork
• Position based on a Pharmaceutical project in Athlone

Essential

• Electrical Engineering / Craft Qualification with 4 min years experience on Switchgear or Testing of Distribution Systems or COHE Leadership
• Experienced managing COHE Systems
• Knowledge of LV and MV Regulations

Desirable

• Pharmaceutical experience
• Data Centre experience
• Previous Snr COHE implementation experience
• Site Certifications
• Safe Pass, Manual Handling, Working at Heights, IPAF

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds feel valued and supported. Diversity in thought, culture and experience strengthens our teams and our projects.

Women @ Dornan: Our Network through mentorship, development, and advocacy empowers women and promotes a more forward thinking construction industry.

Strava Club: employees can take part in fitness challenges, build connections, and contribute to monthly charitable giving initiatives.

Be Yourself: We want everyone at Dornan to feel welcome, valued, and supported. By embracing different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, we create an environment where people can be themselves, grow their careers, and thrive.