Job Title:
Lead Electrical Engineer for Hydroelectric Pumped Storage Facility Maintenance Overhaul
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About the Role:
This is an exciting opportunity to work on a major 5-Year Maintenance Overhaul at a large hydroelectric pumped storage facility in County Wicklow.
The successful candidate will be embedded within the client's project team and will oversee electrical engineering activities, contractor management, and quality assurance across the overhaul programme.
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Responsibilities:
1. Ensure all works comply with statutory safety, health, and environmental regulations.
2. Conduct regular safety, environmental, and quality audits.
3. Support the development and implementation of Inspection & Test Plans for electrical works.
4. Maintain quality processes according to the project Quality Plan.
5. Manage the main EPC electrical contract and additional electrical work scopes as assigned.
6. Act as the day-to-day technical and supervisory contact for contractors.
7. Review Inspection & Test Plan documentation and contractor deliverables.
8. Use contractor management processes to oversee progress, hold meetings (kick-off, progress, close-out), and track performance.
9. Liaise with the client's engineering specialists to ensure works comply with project protocols and technical requirements.
10. Attend factory acceptance tests (FATs), workshops, and site inspections as required.
11. Support testing, commissioning, and inspection activities for electrical systems.
12. Develop technical specifications for mechanical plant and equipment where needed.
13. Ensure engineering drawings and procedures for mechanical plant modifications are updated.
14. Produce close-out reports for assigned mechanical scopes.
15. Provide schedule progress reporting and attend project meetings.
16. Support contract cost control activities.
17. Coordinate daily work requirements with the principal contractor.
18. Collaborate closely with on-site operations and maintenance teams.
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Qualifications and Experience:
* Strong experience in planning and delivering major power station overhauls, including logistics, procurement, specification development, and contractor management.
* Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in the power generation industry.
* Experience with electrical plant such as generators, transformers, and HV/MV/LV switchgear.
* Excellent communication, technical reporting, and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
* Solid knowledge of Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.
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Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Level 8 qualification (or equivalent) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
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Benefits:
This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
Travel expenses may be reimbursed with prior approval.
All claims must be submitted through the contractor's agency.
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Equal Opportunity Statement:
We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.