Job Title
We are seeking a highly skilled Protection Engineer with 5 to 6 years of experience in providing technical protective services.
* Assessment of site safety prior to engaging in commissioning or maintenance activities and coordinating the work schedule with site staff as appropriate.
* Commissioning primary, secondary, and associated equipment forming part of Transmission/Distribution Networks.
* Maintenance testing of protection relays and associated circuits.
* Functional verification of protection scheme designs and checking compliance to approved design standards.
* Responding and mobilizing at short notice to critical system faults.
* Carrying out detailed fault investigations and providing specialist protection support to network operators.
The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of typical protection philosophies applied to Power stations and Transmission Networks. They must also be adept in the use of Omicron test equipment, particularly in the area of test plan development for protection relay testing.
Required Skills & Qualifications
* A degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification is essential.
* Strong knowledge of schematics, cubicle wiring, and functional testing techniques.
* Proven track record of delivering commissioning/maintenance activities in live operational HV substations and/or power stations.
* Comfortable with software applications required for communicating with various types of protection relays.
This role will involve site work throughout Ireland and internationally. A driver's license is a requirement for this position.