Wireman

Company Details Confidential; Munster; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company accommodation

Pension contributions

22 days annual leave

10 public holidays

Job summary

Elecnor Ireland Limited is seeking an experienced Wireman to join project teams in County Kerry and County Sligo. You will perform essential electrical installation work on major infrastructure projects, ensuring high standards of technical precision and safety.

Responsibilities include heavy cable pulling, SWA glanding, cable management, control panel wiring, and reading complex schematics. We offer a 45-hour week, €40,000–€45,000 per year, company accommodation, pension contributions, 22 days

Qualifications

• Solid experience as a Wireman or Industrial Electrician, ideally in HV substations or industrial facilities.
• Strong practical skills in heavy cable pulling, SWA glanding and cable management installation.
• Ability to read and interpret complex electrical diagrams, schematics and schedules.
• High standard of workmanship, attention to detail and teamwork on site.

Responsibilities

• Installation of cable management systems, trays, ladder racks and trunking.
• Pulling, routing, and securing heavy power cables across substations.
• Termination and glanding of SWA cables and control wiring.
• Wiring, dressing and organizing control panels, relays and cubicles.
• Working from detailed schematics and wiring schedules.
• Conducting pre-commissioning checks and verifying connections with site teams.

Skills

Wireman experience

Industrial electrician

Cable pulling

SWA glanding

Cable management

Control panel wiring

Reading schematics

Job description

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Application Details

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Job Description

Elecnor Ireland Limited is currently seeking an experienced Wireman to join our project teams based in County Kerry and County Sligo. We are a leading provider of engineering and energy infrastructure, specializing in high-voltage substations and power distribution networks across Ireland. In this role, you will be responsible for executing essential electrical installation work for major infrastructure projects, ensuring high standards of technical precision and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Installation of comprehensive cable management systems, including cable trays, ladder racks, and protective trunking.
• Pulling, routing, and securing heavy industrial power cables, auxiliary cabling, and control cables across substation sites.
• Precise termination and glanding of Steel Wire Armoured (SWA) cables, flexible control cabling, and multi-core signal wiring.
• Wiring, dressing, and organizing complex control panels, protection relays, marshalling kiosks, and local control cubicles.
• Working directly from detailed electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, wiring schedules, and technical termination drawings.
• Conducting pre-commissioning checks, continuity testing, and verifying connections alongside site engineering teams.
• Ensuring all installation work complies strictly with project specifications, engineering standards, and quality requirements.

Key Requirements

• Solid experience as a Wireman or Industrial Electrician, ideally in High Voltage (HV) substations or industrial energy facilities.
• Strong practical skills in heavy cable pulling, SWA glanding, cable management installation, and control panel wiring.
• Ability to read and interpret complex electrical wiring diagrams, schematics, and schedules accurately.
• High standard of workmanship, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively within a site team.

Working Hours & Compensation

• Hours: Standard working week of 45 hours, Monday to Friday.
• Salary: €40,000 to €45,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Benefits: 22 days of annual leave plus 10 public holidays, company-provided accommodation, and statutory pension contributions.

• Sector: electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply

Career Level

• Not Required