Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer – North Dublin

Who We are:

NIRAS Ireland specializes in design and delivery of process-driven projects. We provide Project Management, Engineering Design, Project and Managed Service resources to the Life Science, Food & Beverage and Advanced Process Manufacturing sectors across Ireland and internationally.

Opportunity:

NIRAS seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to act as a Site Electrical Systems SME to develop and put in place a Structured Electrical Preventative/Predictive) Maintenance Program in compliance with European Electrical standards & ETCI rules & Regulations at our clients North Dublin Advanced Technology Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Facility.

Preferred Candidate Profile:

Preferred candidates will have proven experience managing a Pharma site Electrical maintenance program at Medium Voltage and Low Voltage level, coordinating pharma site electrical shutdowns in a change management procedure focused on personnel safety and product quality compliance.

Candidate will have hands on experience developing CMMS preventative maintenance plans for electrical infrastructure, updating and managing site electrical single line drawings and schematics in ACAD and in hazardous areas, developing ATEX registers and an ATEX Preventative Maintenance program.

Additional experience in developing and maintaining a site electrical procedure and experience managing site surveys governing Arc flash and short circuit capacity and ability to implement industry best practices for maintenance of electrical system/assets in compliance with European electrical standards, ETCI rules and regulations, client and European Electrical standards advantageous.

Responsibilities:

Identify all HV, MV and LV Electrical systems and infrastructure on site.

Develop a site electrical hierarchy architectural A-CAD drawing, identifying from incomer to lowest level sub boards, maintain consistent labelling of same and implement PM’s for all panels & distribution boards.

Ensure new electrical projects are risk assessed, value engineering is incorporated

Input to design in new equipment, energy, electrical, instrument project upgrades and installations as projects dictate.

Develop a site life support systems hierarchy architectural A-CAD drawing, identifying top tier boards to lowest level sub boards, maintain consistent labelling of same and implement PM’s for all panels & distribution boards. This is specific but is not limited to Emergency lighting, fire alarm, O2 detection systems and LEL systems.

Document / implement preventative maintenance job plans for each electrical system on Maximo CMMS, to ensure site electrical systems maintained in compliance with clients European electrical standards and ETCI rules and regulations.

Update Maximo CMMS with each Electrical system/asset, per site MEP guidelines.

Document and implement approved site Electrical systems Maintenance SOP, aligned to clients European Electrical standards.

Responsibility for upkeep of the clients North Dublin electrical SOP.

Identify and develop a maintenance program for all electrical PPE safety equipment and test equipment.

Implement and maintain an electrical manual/handover pack library.

Ensure site electrical systems are maintained/upgraded in compliance with European electrical standards and ETCI rules and regulations.

Keep clients site up to date with latest technologies & updates to electrical standards.

Manage and co-ordinate site efforts in planning and executing a site electrical power down/up ensuring work is GMP & safety compliant with minimal impact to site activities.

Own and manage associated site change control and relevant stakeholder meetings.

As required, provide support to all electrical activities and assigned multi-disciplinary projects clients site.

Engage as the point of contact for all Project electrical works.

Develop a handover index requirement and review all project electrical hand over packs.

Maintain and update all site electrical drawings to as built.

Maintain site ARC flash study/short cct capacity study and incorporate additional upgrades.

Maintain ARC flash panel signage is kept up to date and current for electrical infrastructure – maintaining electrical infrastructure safety signage and minimum PPE requirements for entry to restricted boundaries.

Develop and maintain a site ATEX register.

Develop a site ATEX PM program in line with European standards.

Review all ATEX PM reports.

Identify and manage ATEX PPE requirements & ATEX tools inspection PM’s.

Develop a site minimum IP rating map for all site electrical infrastructure.

Represent the electrical program during FM Global inspections.

Engage in developing/maintaining an Electrical network.

Provide condition reports in relation to following systems and follow up to ensure applicable maintenance program is put in place.

Oversee and ensure repairs are completed correctly and systems remain within compliance with European electrical standard requirements including;-

MV circuit breakers & transformers, LV circuit breakers, LV bus couplers, Power Factor Correction. Active Harmonic filters and UPS systems, Lightening protection system, Surge protection devices. Emergency Lighting system (EN3217), General Lighting, Fire alarm system (EN3218), Power Quality system, Energy Monitoring system. CCTV system, Security systems, Street lighting, Site Generator, Thermographic surveys, Variable speed drives. PAT testing, MCC Drawers, Electrical switch rooms, Electrical cabinets – site wide and ATEX register

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree: Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering or National Craft Certificate in Electrical Engineering

10+ years’ experience as an Electrician

Proven experience managing pharma site electrical maintenance medium voltage and low voltage level programs

Experienced in coordinating pharma site electrical shutdowns following change management procedures emphasising personnel safety and product quality compliance

Hands on experience developing CMMS preventative maintenance plans for electrical infrastructure, updating and managing site electrical single line drawings and schematics in ACAD

Experienced in hazardous areas, developing an ATEX register and an ATEX PM program

Experienced developing and maintaining a site electrical procedure and has experience managing site surveys governing Arc flash and short circuit capacity.

If you are a motivated and experienced Electrical Engineering professional looking to work on cutting edge technology projects, we encourage you to apply and come join our team.

For a confidential discussion regarding this and our many other exciting opportunities with NIRAS Ireland, please contact Philip Cahill at ()