Electrical Engineer

The Ardnacrusha AA3 Overhaul 2026 is a major hydro overhaul of Unit AA3 at Ardnacrusha Power Station, planned as part of the 2026 Hydro Overhaul Programme. AA3 is a 19 MW Voith Francis turbine coupled to a Siemens generator, commissioned in 1929 and refurbished in 2014. The electrical engineer will be responsible for supervision and delivery of the Electrical Scope of Works. This scope will include replacement of 10kV switchgear and removal/replacement of the unit generator to allow access to the unit regulating ring. The unit is strategically important to Shannon hydro operations and system support, feeding directly into the 110 kV network.

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• Work with the Safety Adviser and other project team members to ensure all works undertaken during the project are executed in accordance with statutory safety, health and environmental regulations and internal company's Technical Standards and Guidelines.
  
• Perform the role of Work Controller under the company's rules. This will involve planning of works as per safety rules, requesting isolations from Ops Team, creating and issuing all permits required to safely complete the Electrical Scope.
  
• Develop Electrical Overhaul Scope, create work packages, tender documents and award contracts for each work package.
  
• Management of contractors involved in the electrical overhaul scope.
  
• Liaison with EMP specialist teams to successfully deliver overhaul in line with defined protocols and procedures.
  
• Create and implement Inspection & test plans for the electrical scope.
  
• Management of quality in accordance with responsibilities listed in the Project Quality Plan.
  
• Day to day supervision and point of contact with contractors and their works. Review of key ITP protocol sheets.
  
• Work with and support the station management and maintenance teams during the course of project.
  
• Undertake regular safety, environment and quality audits during the overhaul.
  
• Reporting on progress against schedule and attendance at various project meetings as deemed appropriate by the Project Manager.
  
• Work with the Project Manager to control costs for assigned contracts.
  
• Use of plant modification process for all electrical plant modifications. Ensure all electrical procedures and drawings are updated.
  
• Use of the company's Contractor Management (CM) process to manage assigned contracts including use of CM tools to track contract progress and holding of Kick-Off, Progress, Close-Out meetings, etc.
  
• Creation of Electrical Close-Out Report.
  
• Any other duties as assigned by the Project Manager.
  

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• Experience of planning major power station overhauls – including logistics, procurement, specifications development and contractor management.
  
• Ability to work and share knowledge and competencies within a team structure.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Flexibility which is important in all aspects of the role.
  
• Strong report writing capability.
  
• Full clean driving license (B car license).
  
• Previous Work Controller authorization under company's Safety Rules.
  
• Experience of working with Permit Systems and knowledge of the company's Rules.
  
• Experience in the construction, commissioning and overhaul of thermal power plant.
  
• Experience of Commissioning and Re-commissioning of plant upgrades in accordance with Grid Code.
  

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• Experience of Power Plant Electrical systems, including HV & LV Switchgear and associated protection systems, Transformers, Excitation System, Generators and Starting Devices.
  
• Minimum of advanced Level 6 Electrical Craft Certificate or a suitable Level 7 (NFQ) or higher qualification in Electrical, Electrical Services or other suitable alternative qualification.
  
• Well versed with Health and Safety and Environmental Standards and Procedures.
  
• Minimum experience of 5 years in Power Generation Industry.
  
• Previous experience of Major Overhaul at Ardnacrusha or other hydro power plant.
  

Ardnacrusha Hydroelectric Plant – Ballykeelaun, Ardnacrusha, Co Clare.

The successful candidate must work from the base location on a full-time basis.

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10 - 12 months

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• Contractors must comply with all Health and Safety Regulations and requirements pertaining to the location where they are working and must comply with all directions and instructions from their designated company line management.
  
• Contractors shall wear full PPE, including Arc-resistant where required.
  
• Steel toe boots compliant with S3 EN ISO 20345.
  
• Up to date Safe Pass and manual handling training.
  
• Contractors shall be provided with an unbranded company's hard hat and ear defenders where required.
  
• This PPE will be provided by company’s suppliers but without any identifiable Logo.
  
• The PPE to be provided by company does not include safety boots, gloves and eye protection. These are standard items that contractors should have at their cost. xcfaprz
  

The successful candidate must have use of a personal ‘phone, laptop/PC and internet facilities, and must be equipped to fully engage in a professional manner during the course of the engagement.