Wind Grid Operations Engineer: Path to Switching Control

FRS Recruitment; Munster; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life Assurance

22 days annual leave

Training and development

Job summary

FRS Recruitment is helping a Kerry-based renewable energy group recruit a Grid Operations Engineer with wind turbine experience. The role focuses on MV/HV switching, SCADA monitoring, and supporting grid operations across Ireland and the UK.

You will progress towards Switching Control Engineer responsibilities while travelling nationwide and occasionally internationally for training and projects.

Qualifications

• Wind turbine experience is essential for the role.
• Electrical Engineering Degree or Trade Qualification required.
• Strong knowledge of MV/HV electrical systems is desirable.
• Experience with SCADA monitoring and fault resolution is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Authorising, supervising and carrying out MV/HV switching operations.
• Support compliance with Irish legislation and procedures for HV electrical works.
• Coordinate materials and labour for repairs and maintenance of MV/HV equipment.
• Provide first-level technical support for SCADA monitoring and fault resolution.
• Support SCADA installations during new projects and site refits.
• Assist technicians with fault finding, testing, breakdowns and on-site issues.
• Ensure MV/HV and related LV equipment are inspected per legislation and procedures.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation.

Skills

Wind Turbine Experience

Electrical Systems

SCADA Monitoring

Fault Resolution

Education

Electrical Engineering Degree

Electrical Trade Qualification

Tools

SCADA Systems

Job description

FRS Recruitment is helping a Kerry-based renewable energy group recruit a Grid Operations Engineer with wind turbine experience. The role focuses on MV/HV switching, SCADA monitoring, and supporting grid operations across Ireland and the UK.

You will progress towards Switching Control Engineer responsibilities while travelling nationwide and occasionally internationally for training and projects.