Kirby Group Engineering

Mechanical and electrical contractor with HV/MV

Electrical Testing Supervisor

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Full-timeGermanyNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

An electrical trade background and/or a third-level qualification in Electrical or Building Services Engineering is preferred.
Ideally, the candidate will have at least four years of relevant experience in a similar position with a recognized company.
The candidate must be qualified as a Safe Electric Quality Control Certifier.
The candidate must be trained and qualified in Safe Electric, NICEIC, or similar City & Guilds Inspection and Testing.
The candidate must be trained in Lock Out-Tag Out and Control of Hazardous Energy.
The candidate must be competent and trained as an Authorised Person.
The candidate must adhere to Low Voltage switchgear switching protocols, including ACBs and MCCBs.
The candidate must have good knowledge of instrumentation and control installations.
The candidate should have experience or knowledge in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, or data centres.
The candidate should have technical knowledge and experience of Low Voltage systems and regulatory requirements, including ETCI, British Standards, EN standards, and CENELEC.

Responsibilities

Implement and manage Lock Out-Tag Out and Control of Hazardous Energy on projects where appointed as the Authorised Person.
Carry out Pre-Test Inspections by walking down each system installation on site and compile defect reports on compliance with national electrical regulations.
Notify the Project Manager and Quality Control lead of non-conformances or hazards on site.
Supervise or carry out testing of Low Voltage installations as required by national governing bodies, and issue reports and snag lists.
Compile reports and issue as-built test certificates.
Verify redlined drawings for the Low Voltage installation being tested.
Update cable schedules.
Create distribution board schedules for inclusion in operation and maintenance documentation.
Complete test record sheets.
Manage and implement the Electrical Safe System of Work on site when appointed as the Authorised Person.
Carry out periodic inspections and surveys of installations.
Provide ongoing quality training support to project teams, including glanding and terminating.
Supervise or carry out inspection and testing of main and sub-main distribution boards and transformer offloading cabling.
Supervise or carry out inspection and testing of final sub-circuits.
Assist with closing out project issues, investigations, and queries.
Ensure safety measures are implemented, including appropriate use of meters and personal protective equipment for arc-flash safety.
Issue final project certification.

Desired Qualifications

CompEx E01-06 qualification for ATEX environments.
Technical knowledge and experience of Low Voltage systems and regulatory requirements, including ETCI, British Standards, EN standards, and CENELEC.
Experience or knowledge in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, or data centres.

Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ years
To build your career by assisting in the delivery of ‘leading edge’ engineering projects.
To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards.
To benefit from Kirby’s Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability.
To work with the best.
Excellent package on offer with room for negotiations

About Kirby Group Engineering
Kirby Group Engineering is an international multi-disciplinary engineering services contractor and leading provider of high-value engineering services to a number of ‘blue chip’ companies. Operating across Ireland, the UK, Europe and South Africa, Kirby has become the engineering service provider of choice in growth segments such as pharmaceuticals, data centres and power transmission and distribution. Our culture is innovative, collaborative and performance focused. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a company committed to developing talent and rewarding performance.

Role Purpose
An exciting opportunity for an Electrical Testing Supervisor has arisen for an energetic individual who would enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. To supervise / carry out Testing & Inspection and Certification of all Kirby Electrical Installations as required by national governing bodies and to ensure compliance with national regulations and electrical safety procedures. To build your career by assisting in the delivery of ‘leading edge’ engineering projects. To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards. To benefit from Kirby’s Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability. To work with the best.

Key Functions of the Electrical Testing Supervisor

Implement and manage Lock Out-Tag Out (LOTO) and Control of Hazardous Energy (COHE) on projects where they are the AP (appointed person)
Carry out Pre-Test Inspections (walk-down the field installation of each system term to term) on site and compile defect reports on compliance with national electrical regulations.
Notify Project Manager and QC lead of any non-conformances or hazards on site.
Supervise / Carry out testing of Low Voltage installations as required by national governing bodies, issue report and snag list.
Compilation of reports and issue ‘As Built’ Test Certificates
Verification of Redlined Drawings for the LV Installation that is being Tested.
Update cable schedules.
Create DB schedule’s for inclusion in O&M.
Complete Test Record Sheets
Manage and Implement Electrical Safe System of Work on site (if they are the AP)
Carry out periodic inspections and surveys of installations.

Electrical Testing Supervisor Responsibilities

Provide continuous Quality Training Support to Project teams – i.e. Glanding & Terminating.
Supervise / Carry out Inspection & Testing of Main and Sub-Main Distribution Boards and Transformer offloading cabling.
Supervise / Carry out Inspection & Testing of Final Sub-Circuits.
Assist close-out of project issues/ investigations / queries.
Ensure safety measures are being implemented with regard to meters and PPE being used i.e. ARC Flash.
Issues Final Certification for project.

Necessary requirement of the Electrical Testing Supervisor

Electrical Trade Background and/or a Third Level qualification in either Electrical or Building Services Engineering preferred.
Ideally will possess 4+ years relevant experience in a similar position working for a Recognised company.
Safe Electric QC Certifier Qualified.
Safe Electric / NICEIC or similar ‘City & Guilds’ Inspection & Testing trained and qualified.
CompEx E01-06 qualified for ATEX environments (preferable).
LOTO and COHE trained.
‘Authorised Person’ competent and trained.
Adhere to Low Voltage (LV) Switchgear switching protocols - ACB’s, MCCB’s etc.
Good Knowledge of I&C installations.
Pharma / Medical Devices / Data Centre experience / knowledge.
Technical Knowledge and experience of Low Voltage systems and regulatory requirements – ETCI, British Standards, EN standards and Cenelec, is desirable.

Desired Competencies / special role requirements

Results Orientation
Autonomous
Customer Service/Relationship Builder
Innovates and Improves Processes
Attention to Detail
Resilience and Positivism
Team Worker/Builder

For more information on this Electrical Testing Supervisor/ Testing Supervisor position or other similar Electrical Testing Supervisor/Testing Supervisor opportunities based in Ireland, the UK or Europe contact the Talent Acquisition Team in Kirby Group confidentially on +353 (0)1 454 0411 or apply in confidence.

For more information on this role, or other Construction / Engineering opportunities across Ireland, the UK, Europe, or South Africa please review our careers page (Vacancies - Kirby Group Careers) or contact the Talent Acquisition Team at Kirby Group in confidence on +353 (0)1 454 0411.

Kirby Group Engineering is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.

About the Company

Kirby Group Engineering

Mechanical and electrical contractor with HV/MV

Kirby Group Engineering delivers mechanical and electrical contracting and specialist high-voltage and medium-voltage design and construction for sectors such as data centers, life sciences, power and renewables, and industrial manufacturing. It handles end-to-end project delivery through an in-house team of about 1,900 professionals across Ireland, the UK, mainland Europe and South Africa, designing, engineering, building, testing and commissioning M&E systems and HV/MV networks. The company differentiates itself with a long track record since 1964, a large multi-country direct workforce, and strong values centered on PEOPLE, SAFETY, QUALITY, DELIVERY and VALUE, including Platinum Investors in People accreditation. Its goal is to provide high-value, safe, high-quality projects with reliable delivery and customer value.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Ireland
Founded: 1964

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