Commissioning Manager (Electrical)
Job
Overview
Ireland, Tralee, Kerry
- Electrical
- Permanent
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Sector: Electrical Infrastructure and Telecommunications
Type: Permanent - Hybrid
Location: Cork, Limerick, Kerry or Dublin offices
TRS are looking for an Electrical Commissioning manager to join a reputable Electrical Utilities, Infrastructure and Telecommunications Company based in Munster and Leinster offices.
The experienced Commissioning Manager will lead the delivery of commissioning excellence across a diverse portfolio of Substation Projects, Power and Renewable. In this high-impact role, you will take ownership of all commissioning activities driving performance, ensuring quality, and shaping successful project outcomes from concept through to completion. You’ll play a pivotal role in planning, coordinating, and delivering commissioning requirements, ensuring every project meets the highest technical, safety, and quality standards.
Company Overview
The client is a premier Irish utility contractor, specialising in the maintenance and construction of Electrical and Telecommunications infrastructure. Their continued growth has been achieved by gaining new and repeat business through building on a solid reputation in the delivery of projects to the highest standard and through forming very strong and valued client relationships. The teams have offices in Ireland, Northern Ireland, Great Britain.
Job Description
- As part of the growing team our client are currently recruiting for a Commissioning Lead to join the team.
- The successful candidate will be based in one of our office locations (with flexibility to work from any of office locations - Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Kerry, Kilkenny or Waterford). Travel to and from site will be required as needed by the role.
- As a Commissioning manager, the successful candidate will take the lead on all commissioning activities across all Power, Renewable & Substation projects. You will be responsible for identifying, managing, and coordinating all commissioning requirements and deliverables on substation projects. You will be involved in technical decision making throughout the project lifecycle. You will provide mentoring, support, and technical development to team members. You will ensure that all commissioning outputs meet the required technical, quality and safety standards.
- Lead the commissioning of primary, secondary and ancillary plant and equipment that form part of Transmission, Distribution and Generation Systems on the Irish Grid.
- Lead the commissioning and testing of power transformers, AIS and GIS switchgear, and all substation equipment.
- Lead the commissioning and testing of substation control & protection systems using Omicron test equipment.
- Lead the team and liaise with the wider project teams during commissioning, switching, energization, and other key project tasks.
- Maintain test records and collate test results and site redlines / as-builts for incorporation into O&M / Safety Files for the project.
- Ensure compliance with relevant standards, regulations, and client requirements.
- Prepare commissioning plans in accordance with the project requirements and relevant standards and procedures.
- Attend regular project meetings with the project team, the client, and other project stakeholders where necessary, and address actions accordingly.
- Assess site safety prior to engaging in commissioning activities.
- Attendance at factory acceptance tests where required.
- Contribute to the development of Method Statements/Risk Assessments to cover commissioning work activities.
- Assist the tendering department as required with bid submissions.
- Carry out design reviews during the design phase of projects if required.
- Contribute effectively as part of a multidisciplinary design team taking responsibility for all aspects of design outputs.
- Assist with the development and updating of project schedules
- When required identify suitable subcontract commissioners
- Take the lead with the development of in-house commissioners
Required Experience
- Hold a relevant level qualification similar to HNC/Degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Experience in commissioning substations with voltages up to 400 kV.
- Experience in supplier primary and secondary substation equipment (e.g. ABB, Siemens, Toshiba) and knowledge of SCADA and substation digital control systems (SCS, IEC61850).
- 5+ years industry experience
- Proficient use and knowledge of commissioning test equipment and software (Omicron, etc.).
- Knowledge of the substation, utilities, and renewables sector.
- Have knowledge of typical protection philosophies as applied to the electrical grids and particularly the Irish Grid
- Familiarity with current ESB/Eirgrid specifications & design requirements would be an advantage.
- Appreciation of the design / construction / commissioning interfacing requirements.
- Well-developed client facing skills with a client orientated approach.
- Commercial awareness
- Be self-motivated and be capable of working on own initiative without direct supervision.
- Ability to work independently & ability to manage a team.
- Excellent Communication, Interpersonal, Organisational & Planning Skills
- Ability to balance competing priorities and meet personal targets while dealing with a dynamic workload.
- Committed to Company Mission, Vision and Values and Business Objectives
- Safety first
- Customer focus; Professional; Honesty and Integrity
- Positive and flexible approach
- Open to innovation and collaboration
- Right first-time approach
- Proactive with the ability to think ahead.
Packages
- Competitive rates of pay.
- 23 Days annual leave.
- Maternity Benefit
- Flexible working
- Sick pay after completion of probation.
- Take part in our “Career Pathway Programme”, where there is an emphasis on training & career development.
- Opportunity to progress your career within a growing company.
- Voluntary Pension available on completion of probation.
- Employee membership for our LAYA EAP Programme - 24/7 Mental Wellbeing Support & Employee Assistance Programme.
- Health Insurance Discount.
- Life Assurance Payment.
- Standard industry training provided.
If interested in this opportunity, please feel free to contact Conor Dolan at conor.dolan@trsstaffing.com
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.
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