Substation Engineer

PE Global is recruiting for a Substation Engineer on behalf of our semi-state utilities client in Dublin. This is an initial 12-month contract role.

Nationwide role with 1-day required in Dublin each month. The role can be worked from any location in Ireland. 

Position Description

The Protection Maintenance Teams in Transmission & Distribution Engineering provide a highly technical protection service. This involves the implementation of maintenance & commissioning policies on complex protection schemes across the network and power generation assets.

Key Responsibilities

Working on a national basis, at times largely dictated by operational constraints, key responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assessment of site safety prior to engaging in commissioning or maintenance activities and to coordinate the work schedule with site staff as appropriate.

• Commissioning primary, secondary and associated equipment forming part of Transmission/Distribution Networks and Power Stations.

• Maintenance testing of protection relays and associated circuits.

• Functional verification of protection scheme designs and checking compliance to approved design standards.

• Respond and mobilise at short notice to critical system faults.

• Carry out detailed fault investigations and provide specialist protection support to network & power station operators.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

A minimum of 6 years relevant experience in the electricity generation and/or HV transmission sectors

• In depth knowledge and experience of operational procedures and the operation of substations and/or power stations.

• Strong understanding of typical protection philosophies as applied to Power stations and Transmission Networks.

• Thorough knowledge of schematics, cubicle wiring and functional testing techniques.

• Proven track record of delivering commissioning/maintenance activities in live operational HV substations and/or power stations.

• Adept in the use of omicron test equipment, particularly in the area of test plan development for protection relay testing.

• Comfortable with software applications required for communicating with various types of protection relays.

• Self-motivated and be capable of working on their own initiative without direct supervision.

• Show a high level of commitment and flexibility.

• As travelling to sites is feature of this role, it is essential to have appropriate Drivers License.

Qualifications

Essential

Either a 3rd Level engineering qualification or equivalent work experience is essential.

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.

Please click the link below to apply, call Paul Wheatley on 083 094 0199 or alternatively send an up-to-date CV to paul.wheatley@peglobal.net

***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland***