Location: Charleville, Co.Cork
Overview
Sparktel Recruitment is currently recruiting on behalf of a leading engineering contractor for an experienced Commissioning Electrician – Substations to join their growing team in Charleville. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified electrical professional with HV substation commissioning experience to work on critical electrical infrastructure projects.
The Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for the testing, verification, commissioning, and energisation of substation electrical systems, ensuring all assets are safe, operational, and fully compliant prior to handover.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop commissioning plans and procedures.
- Carry out pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
- Test protection relays and control schemes.
- Conduct functional and system integration testing.
- Perform SAT and FAT activities.
- Assist with energisation and network integration.
- Produce commissioning reports and test documentation.
- Liaise with utility representatives and design teams.
- Support fault analysis and troubleshooting activities.
- Ensure compliance with utility and industry standards
Requirements
- Qualified Electrician or Degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Experience commissioning HV substations.
- Protection relay testing experience.
- Familiarity with ABB, Siemens, or Schneider protection systems
- Experience working in live network environments is desirable.
- Advanced fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong understanding of protection and control systems.
- Excellent technical reporting and documentation skills.
- High attention to detail with a strong commitment to safety.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work on major electrical infrastructure projects.
- Career progression within a growing and respected organisation.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
Apply
If you would like more information on this role, please send your CV to joba@sparktel.ie