Site Electrical Engineer Lead

About the role

The Site Electrical Engineer Lead will ensure safe, compliant, and sustainable operation of all electrical infrastructure at a manufacturing site in Athlone. The role bridges design assurance, compliance, and long‑term reliability while fostering a culture of safety and continuous learning.

Key responsibilities

• Implement organisational electrical engineering standards across capital and RTB projects.
• Develop, support and verify electrical design, construction and documentation deliverables.
• Establish and maintain standards for electrical systems, ensuring alignment with industry best practice, national codes and company requirements.
• Manage handover and lifecycle documentation for all site electrical infrastructure.
• Guarantee compliance with GEP, GMP, IEC/IEEE/ETCI standards and site‑specific design practices.
• Support design reviews, constructability reviews, HAZOP studies and risk assessments.
• Develop and maintain site‑specific electrical risk mitigation plans (Arc Flash, ATEX, emergency scenarios).
• Assist with ongoing electrical system maintenance, diagnose failures and minimise operational disruption.
• Monitor electrical usage data to drive sustainability and optimisation initiatives.
• Develop and deliver training programmes to enhance electrical safety and skillsets.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading electrical engineering projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of IEC, IEEE and relevant national electrical codes.
• Experience with ATEX compliance, Arc Flash protection and electrical risk mitigation.
• Ability to conduct HAZOP studies, design reviews and risk assessments.
• Excellent stakeholder collaboration and communication skills.

Required skills

• IEC standards
• IEEE standards
• ATEX compliance
• Arc Flash protection
• Electrical design and construction verification
• HAZOP studies
• Risk assessment
• Electrical system maintenance
• Data analysis for sustainability