Locations: Cork, Clare, Tipperary, Offaly
Sector: Water & Wastewater Infrastructure (WWTPs, WTPs, Pumping Stations)
Reports To: Electrical Project Manager
Role Overview
We are seeking a Quality Control (QC) Qualified Electrician to inspect, assess, and verify existing Motor Control Centre (MCC) control panels within operational Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTPs), Water Treatment Plants (WTPs), and Pumping Stations — mainly within County Cork and occasionally surrounding counties.
The successful candidate will ensure installations comply with Safe Electric standards, the National Rules for Electrical Installations (ET101 / I.S. 10101), and all relevant Irish electrical regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct detailed inspections of existing MCC control panels and associated electrical systems.
- Verify compliance with:
- Safe Electric requirements
- I.S. 10101 (National Rules for Electrical Installations)
- ETCI regulations
- EN 60204-1 (Safety of Machinery – Electrical Equipment of Machines) where applicable
- Assess earthing, bonding, circuit protection, cable sizing, segregation, and labelling.
- Inspect panel build quality, IP ratings, ventilation, and arc flash considerations.
- Verify correct protection coordination and discrimination.
- Identify non-conformances and issue detailed inspection reports.
- Recommend corrective actions and remediation works.
- Undertake thermal imaging.
- Liaise with site engineers, operations teams, and project managers.
- Ensure all works are carried out in compliance with health & safety legislation.
- Maintain accurate documentation for audit and certification purposes.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Fully Qualified QC Registered Electrician (Ireland) – National Craft Certificate.
- Holder of valid Safe Pass.
- Registered Electrical Contractor (REC) or experience working under REC framework preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of:
- Safe Electric regulations
- I.S. 10101 (ET101)
- ETCI standards
- Minimum 3 years' post-qualification experience.
- Proven experience working on:
- MCC panels
- Industrial control systems
- Water/Wastewater facilities (desirable)
- Experience in inspection, testing, and certification.
- Competent in insulation resistance testing, loop impedance testing, RCD testing, and fault finding.
- Ability to interpret electrical drawings and control schematics.
- Full clean Irish driving licence.
Desirable
- Experience with PLC-controlled systems.
- Familiarity with Uisce Éireann (Irish Water) specifications.
- Knowledge of Arc Flash risk assessments.
- QA/QC background in industrial environments.
- CompEx certified.
Key Competencies
- Strong attention to detail.
- High level of safety awareness.
- Strong communication skills.
Working Conditions
- Site-based role across operational treatment plants and pumping stations.
- Work in live industrial environments.
- Compliance with confined space and site safety protocols required.
Remuneration
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Company vehicle / travel allowance.
- Daily subsistence.
- Pension contribution.
- Health insurance.
- CPD and regulatory training support.