Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Location: On site / Kilkenny, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Engineering Electrical
Salary: Negotiable salary

Projects been covered:North Munster and Leinster

Salary: Competitive and Commerical Vehicle

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

The main duties and responsibilities of the Electrical & Instrumentation Technician are outlined as follows:

• Ensure Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability standards, policies and procedures are always adhered to on-site.
• Support project delivery teams in the development and preparation of commissioning test documentation.
• Responsible for delivery and commissioning of small to large sized Electrical installations
• Installation and commissioning of different types of instrumentation and equipment
• Installation of Pumps and associated VSD and controls.
• To be able to read and understand working drawings and Schematics.
• Conduct initial power-up of MCC's and complete rotation checks on motors and I/O point- to-point checks (dry testing).
• Set up instrumentation in the field and scale instrument 4-20 mA signals back to PLC. calibrate any instruments requiring field calibration.
• The position includes responsibility for supervision of suppliers and sub-contractors and also site-based staff. You will also co-ordinate with the project team and Service & Maintenance Dept. as required.
• Work with Process Engineers in order to optimise and improve the process performance of water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Complete all commissioning documentation including pre-test inspections, commissioning sheets and SAT documentation.
• Proactively review and monitor your own work schedule and ability to work on your own initiative is essential.
• Some Wastewater & Water process awareness would be beneficial.
• Electrical systems fault finding and recertification.
• Attend third part Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and Site Acceptance Tests (SATs) as required and provide acceptance sign-off on behalf of the company.
• Complete preliminary installation checks and provide completion snag lists to mechanical and electrical sub-contractors.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

The main knowledge, skills, and experience required of the Electrical & Instrumentation Technician are outlined as follows:

• Trade Qualified in Electrical or E&I RECI or equivalent certified electrician with 5 years post apprenticeship work experience.
• Mechanical experience a distinct advantage
• Experience in Water/Wastewater a distinct advantage
• Experienced in the commissioning and process proving of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control, and automation (MEICA) systems.
• Ability to liaise directly with customers on commissioning activities and sign-off.
• Full clean driving licence

What we offer you:

• The opportunity to join an ambitious and growing organisation.
• A company laptop and phone.
• Fully expensed company vehicle
• Access to EAP - 24/7 365 days confidential employee counselling service, free to avail for employees and their families.