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Lead Electrical Engineer

Job Posted: 5 days ago

Salary: £ 650 - 790 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Republic of Ireland

Expire in: 23 days

Job Description

Our client's pumped-storage power facility is scheduled to complete its 5-year maintenance overhaul, which includes full machine inspections and dewatering of the upper reservoir and penstock to allow for inspections and any required repairs. In addition to the standard 5-year overhaul activities, significant maintenance and upgrade works are scheduled for 2027. These works will include, but will not be limited to:
* Generator rotor removal and runner extraction on Unit 1 for repair
* Generator rotor removal on Unit 2 for electrical testing
* Transformer refurbishment (including installation of new high-voltage bushings and oil coolers)
* Control & instrumentation upgrades (unit controllers, common PLC, and multiple distributed PLC systems)
* A substantial balance-of-plant programme covering both electrical and mechanical systems

The organisation is currently seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to mobilise to the site and manage the key responsibilities listed below. The successful candidate will work within a dedicated project team, supporting the project manager to deliver this major overhaul.

Key Responsibilities

* Collaborate with the Safety Adviser and project team to ensure all work complies with statutory safety, health and environmental requirements, along with internal technical standards and guidelines
* Manage the main EPC electrical contract and additional electrical work scopes assigned by the Project Manager
* Liaise with specialist engineering teams to deliver the overhaul in line with established protocols and procedures
* Support the implementation of Inspection & Test Plans for electrical work, in coordination with the relevant competent personnel or asset specialists
* Manage quality activities in line with the Project Quality Plan
* Provide daily supervision and act as a point of contact for contractors, including review of key ITP protocol sheets
* Coordinate with station management and maintenance teams for the duration of the overhaul
* Conduct regular safety, environmental, and quality audits
* Report progress against schedule and participate in project meetings as required
* Work with the Project Manager to manage and control costs associated with assigned contracts
* Oversee day-to-day requirements with the principal contractor
* Develop technical specifications for mechanical plant and equipment work scopes and contribute to tendering and procurement processes
* Apply the plant modification process for all mechanical modifications and ensure related procedures and drawings are updated
* Use the contractor-management process to administer assigned contracts, including progress tracking and conducting kick-off, progress, and close-out meetings
* Attend Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and workshop visits as needed
* Produce the Mechanical Close-Out Report

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential
* Experience in planning major power-station overhauls, including logistics, procurement, specification development and contractor management
* Strong capability to work within a team and share technical knowledge
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* High degree of flexibility in all aspects of the role
* Strong report-writing ability
* Proficient computer skills

Qualifications

Essential
* Experience with power-plant electrical systems, including generators, transformers, and HV/MV/LV switchgear
* Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental standards and procedures
* Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience in the power-generation sector

Desirable
* Level-8 engineering qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
* Level-8 engineering qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline

ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit

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