Substation Electrician – ESB Framework (On‑Site, Ireland)

Mainline Group; Cork; On-site; EUR 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Company Vehicle

Sick pay & pension scheme with CWPS

Bike to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted health insurance

Career development

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Mainline is recruiting Substation Electricians to work on ESB Framework projects across the southern half of Ireland on-site. You will be part of an experienced delivery team, contributing to substations and ESB framework schemes and progressing toward PICW qualifications with strong learning opportunities.

The role emphasizes compliance with EHSQ policies, meticulous record-keeping, fault diagnosis, and hands-on installation and testing of electrical systems.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician.
• Substation experience is essential.
• Safepass certification.
• MV/HV knowledge would be an advantage.
• Experience on ESB sites would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all EHSQ policies and procedures.
• Work closely with site management on maintaining records, preparing reports and ordering equipment.
• Inspect electrical systems to identify hazards and ensure compliance.
• Diagnose faults using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of faults.
• Connect cables to circuit breakers, transformers, CT/VT or other components.
• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits for safety and compatibility.
• Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures.
• Oversee the assembly, installation and testing of electrical equipment and components.

Skills

Qualified Electrician

Substation experience

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Safepass

MV/HV knowledge

Job description

Mainline is recruiting Substation Electricians to work on ESB Framework projects across the southern half of Ireland on-site. You will be part of an experienced delivery team, contributing to substations and ESB framework schemes and progressing toward PICW qualifications with strong learning opportunities.

The role emphasizes compliance with EHSQ policies, meticulous record-keeping, fault diagnosis, and hands-on installation and testing of electrical systems.