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CEL Critical Power

Modular power systems for data centers

General Operator

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/17/2026
€14.50/hr
Entry
Dublin, Ireland
In Person
Manufacturing & Production OperationsProduct Assembly

About the job

Requirements
  • A Leaving Certificate or equivalent is required.
  • Previous experience in a manufacturing, assembly, or mechanical build environment is required.
  • Mechanical aptitude and experience using hand tools or assembly equipment are required.
  • Ability to read and work from basic mechanical drawings or assembly instructions is required.
  • Strong environmental, health, and safety (EHS) and housekeeping awareness is required.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
  • Ability to organize work, self-motivate, and multitask is required.
  • Willingness to learn and ability to work as part of a team are required.
  • Ability to perform physically active work involving standing, bending, and lifting is required.
Responsibilities
  • Comply with CEL's environmental, health, and safety procedures.
  • Use hand tools and equipment safely and as trained.
  • Perform manual handling tasks safely, including lifting and moving components weighing up to 23 kg.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready workstation and maintain area housekeeping standards.
  • Store scrap and waste materials safely before collection.
  • Follow company quality-control procedures, work instructions, and engineering drawings.
  • Complete tasks to defined build quality, torque, alignment, and finish standards.
  • Report non-conformances, damaged components, and build issues to the Supervisor or QA team.
  • Reduce rework and defects by following a right-first-time approach.
  • Assist in building switchgear panels using schematic, mechanical, and general assembly drawings.
  • Prepare switchgear components, including cable stripping and label printing.
  • Assist with mechanical assembly of switchgear frames.
  • Assemble mechanical components, including copper assemblies.
  • Assemble electrical subassemblies, including wire harnesses and panel plates.
  • Install panel doors, hinges, locks, and mechanical fixings to defined build standards.
  • Support wrapping and preparation of finished products for shipment.
  • Help in other departments as required daily and perform other duties in associated departments as requested by the Production Supervisor.

About the company

CEL Critical Power designs and delivers data centre and industrial power systems. It works with clients from the concept stage to create customized, scalable power solutions, then deploys them at scale from its large manufacturing hubs in the USA and Ireland/Europe. Its product line includes Modular PowerPods, Switchgear and Busway, all type-tested and certified to IEC and UL standards. The company differentiates itself by collaborative, early-stage engineering, global manufacturing reach, and a strong focus on quality, reliability, and service. Its goal is to power the AI revolution and beyond by providing world-class, proven critical power solutions through partnerships with clients across data centers, pharma, and heavy industry.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Saggart, Ireland

Founded

1982

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What believers are saying

  • Virginia facility opened in 2025, backed by $40 million and $5.225 million state support.
  • The U.S. plant targets 500 jobs by 2030, signaling durable demand.
  • AI data-center buildouts keep driving demand for switchgear, PDUs, and RPPs.

What critics are saying

  • Jabil bought Hanley Energy on 2026-01-02, arming a deeper rival with scale.
  • CEL’s Virginia plant must fill 250 jobs in 12 months, pressuring execution.
  • No disclosed financing, margins, or customer concentration data makes CEL operationally opaque.

What makes CEL Critical Power unique

  • 2025 DCD New York launch: UL-listed PDUs, RPPs, switchgear for North America.
  • 2025-11 Virginia plant gives CEL U.S. manufacturing near hyperscale data-center customers.
  • CEL’s 500,000-square-foot global footprint and modular PowerPods support bespoke critical-power builds.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Performance Bonus