At a Glance
- Tasks: Install, test, and maintain MV/LV electrical equipment across exciting projects.
- Company: Leading organisation in the power and electrification sector with a global presence.
- Benefits: Competitive day rates, long-term contracts, and exposure to cutting-edge technologies.
- Other info: Flexible project locations across Ireland with potential for future extensions.
- Why this job: Join critical power infrastructure projects and make a real impact in the industry.
- Qualifications: Qualified Electrician or Electrical Engineer with 5+ years of relevant experience.
Contract Opportunities - LV Technicians & MV Commissioning Engineers
Location: Multiple Sites Across Ireland
Industry: Power, Utilities & Electrification
NES Fircroft is supporting a leading organisation within the power and electrification sector that is looking to engage experienced LV Technicians and MV Commissioning Engineers for a range of ongoing projects across Ireland.
These positions offer the opportunity to work on critical power infrastructure projects involving the installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance, and servicing of Medium Voltage (MV) and Low Voltage (LV) switchgear and power distribution equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out the installation, testing, commissioning, and energisation of MV/LV electrical equipment and systems.
- Perform fault finding, troubleshooting, maintenance, repairs, and equipment upgrades on MV/LV switchgear and associated power distribution assets.
- Diagnose equipment failures and implement corrective actions to minimise downtime and improve reliability.
- Complete service and maintenance activities in line with industry standards and site-specific health and safety requirements.
- Support customer training activities both on-site and within workshop environments where required.
- Produce detailed service reports, commissioning documentation, and maintenance records.
- Ensure all tools, equipment, and testing apparatus are maintained and available for planned activities.
- Build strong customer relationships and maintain a high level of service delivery throughout project execution.
- Work closely with site teams, project managers, and end clients to ensure successful project completion.
Requirements
- Qualified Electrician or Electrical Engineering background.
- Minimum 5 years' experience working with MV/LV switchgear installation, maintenance, testing, or commissioning.
- Strong experience within power generation, utilities, data centres, substations, industrial plants, or electrical distribution projects.
- Knowledge of MV protection relays and protection systems.
- Proven experience commissioning or maintaining MV/LV switchgear from major manufacturers or equivalent equipment.
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic capabilities.
- Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.
- Ability to work independently on customer sites while maintaining high safety standards.
- Good IT skills including Microsoft Office and electronic reporting systems.
- Full clean driving licence.
- Fluent English, both written and verbal.
Ideal Candidates
- LV Field Service Technicians
- LV Commissioning Technicians
- MV Commissioning Engineers
- MV Service Engineers
- Switchgear Technicians
- Field Service Engineers (Power & Distribution)
What's on Offer
- Long-term contract opportunities.
- Competitive day rates.
- Exposure to major power and electrification projects.
- Opportunity to work with leading technologies across MV/LV distribution networks.
- Flexible project locations across Ireland with potential for future project extensions.
If you have experience delivering LV installation and maintenance activities or commissioning MV switchgear and protection systems, we’d be keen to discuss these contract opportunities with you.
LV Technicians & MV Commissioning Engineers employer: NES Group Ltd
At NES Fircroft, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through structured training and mentorship programmes, alongside flexible working arrangements that promote a healthy work-life balance. With exciting travel opportunities and a global network of over 45 offices, we empower our team to thrive in their careers while making meaningful connections in the recruitment industry.
