Electrical Engineer Contract

Posted 2 hours 36 minutes ago by E-Frontiers

Contract
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Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Job Description

Role Overview

We are seeking to appoint two qualified Electrical Engineers. The successful candidates will join our Team and support the Project Manager in delivering a major electrical overhaul.
These roles will retrospectively manage and oversee key responsibilities associated with the planning, coordination, execution, and close-out of the electrical scope of works, ensuring compliance with standards, statutory regulations, and best industry practice.

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Compliance

  • Work closely with the Safety Adviser and project team members to ensure all activities comply with statutory Safety, Health & Environmental regulations and Technical Standards and Guidelines.
  • Perform the role of Work Controller under Safety System of Work (SSoW) Rules, including:
    • Planning works in accordance with safety rules
    • Requesting isolations from the Operations Team
    • Creating and issuing permits required to safely complete the Electrical Scope
  • Undertake regular safety, environmental, and quality audits during the overhaul.

Scope Development & Contract Management

  • Develop the Electrical Overhaul Scope.
  • Prepare work packages, technical specifications, and tender documentation.
  • Evaluate tenders and award contracts for assigned work packages.
  • Manage contractors involved in the electrical overhaul scope.
  • Use theContractor Management (CM) process to manage assigned contracts, including:
    • Kick-Off Meetings
    • Progress Meetings
    • Close-Out Meetings
    • Tracking contract progress using CM tools
  • Work with the Project Manager to control costs for assigned contracts.

Technical Delivery & Quality Assurance

  • Liaise with EMP specialist teams to deliver the overhaul in line with defined protocols and procedures.
  • Develop and implement Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) for the electrical scope.
  • Manage quality in accordance with the Project Quality Plan.
  • Provide day-to-day supervision and act as the primary point of contact for contractors.
  • Review key ITP protocol sheets.
  • Support station management and maintenance teams throughout the project life cycle.
  • Use plant modification processes for all electrical plant modifications.
  • Ensure all electrical procedures and drawings are updated accordingly.
  • Create and issue an Electrical Close-Out Report at project completion.

Reporting & Communication

  • Report on progress against schedule.
  • Attend and contribute to project meetings as required by the Project Manager.
  • Prepare high-quality technical and progress reports.

General

  • Undertake any other duties as assigned by the Project Manager.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential

  • Proven experience planning major power station overhauls, including logistics, procurement, specification development, and contractor management.
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience within the Power Generation Industry.
  • Demonstrated experience with Power Plant Electrical Systems, including:
    • HV & LV Switchgear and associated protection systems
    • Transformers
    • Excitation Systems
    • Generators
    • Starting Devices
  • Strong understanding of Health, Safety, and Environmental standards and procedures.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong report writing capability.
  • Proficient computer skills.
  • Ability to work effectively within a team environment and share knowledge.
  • Flexible and adaptable approach to work.
  • Full clean driving licence (Category B).

Desirable

  • Previous Work Controller authorisation.
  • Experience working with Permit Systems and knowledge of SSoW Rules.
  • Experience in the construction, commissioning, and overhaul of thermal power plants.
  • Experience commissioning and recommissioning plant upgrades in accordance with Grid Code requirements.
  • Previous major overhaul experience.
Qualifications

Essential

  • Minimum Advanced Level 6 Electrical Craft Certificate or
  • Level 7 (NFQ) or higher qualification in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Services Engineering, or a related discipline.

Desirable

  • Additional specialist training relevant to power generation, commissioning, or safety systems.
Personal Attributes

  • Strong leadership and contractor management capability
  • High level of safety awareness and commitment
  • Detail-oriented with strong technical judgement
  • Proactive and solution-focused
  • Capable of working under schedule pressure during outage periods