
Commissioning Engineer
Department:Construction
Type:ON-SITE
Region:Waterford
Location:Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland
Experience:Mid-Senior level
Estimated Salary:€45,000 - €60,000
Skills:
ELECTRICALE&ICOMMISSIONINGMEICAPLCINSTRUMENTATIONVSDMCCFAULT FINDINGPUMPS
Share this job:
Job Description
Posted on: May 1, 2026
Role: Commissioning Engineer Location Base: Covering our Projects throughout North Munster and Leinster Salary: Competitive and Commerical Vehicle Knowledge, Skills and Experience: The main knowledge, skills, and experience required of the Industrial Electrician/ Commissioning Engineer are outlined as follows:
- Trade Qualified in Electrical or E&I RECI [or equivalent] certified electrician with 5 years post apprenticeship work experience.
- Mechanical experience a distinct advantage
- Experience in Water/Wastewater a distinct advantage
- Experienced in the commissioning and process proving of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control, and automation (MEICA) systems.
- Ability to liaise directly with customers on commissioning activities and sign-off.
- Full clean driving licence
- Safe Pass
- Manual Handling Certificate
Main Duties and Responsibilities: The main duties and responsibilities of the Industrial Electrician/ Commissioning Engineer are outlined as follows:
- Ensure Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability standards, policies and procedures are always adhered to on-site.
- Support project delivery teams in the development and preparation of commissioning test documentation.
- Responsible for delivery and commissioning of small to large sized Electrical installations
- Installation and commissioning of different types of instrumentation and equipment
- Installation of Pumps and associated VSD and controls.
- To be able to read and understand working drawings and Schematics.
- Conduct initial power-up of MCC’s and complete rotation checks on motors and I/O point- to-point checks (dry testing).
- Set up instrumentation in the field and scale instrument 4-20 mA signals back to PLC. calibrate any instruments requiring field calibration.
- The position includes responsibility for supervision of suppliers and sub-contractors and also site-based staff. You will also co-ordinate with the project team and Service & Maintenance Dept. as required.
- Work with Process Engineers in order to optimise and improve the process performance of water and wastewater infrastructure.
- Complete all commissioning documentation including pre-test inspections, commissioning sheets and SAT documentation.
- Proactively review and monitor your own work schedule and ability to work on your own initiative is essential.
- Some Wastewater & Water process awareness would be beneficial.
- Electrical systems fault finding and recertification.
- Attend third part Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and Site Acceptance Tests (SATs) as required and provide acceptance sign-off on behalf of the company.
- Complete preliminary installation checks and provide completion snag lists to mechanical and electrical sub-contractors.
What we offer you:
- The opportunity to join an ambitious and growing organisation.
- Monday to Friday working week finishing early on Fridays.
- 22 days annual leave plus 10 bank holidays.
- Competitive base salary
- Access to EAP – 24/7 365 days confidential employee counselling service, free to avail for employees and their families.
Originally posted on LinkedIn
Apply now
Please let the company know that you found this position on our job board. This is a great way to support us, so we can keep posting cool jobs every day!
IrelandJobs.app - Find your dream job in Ireland
Get IrelandJobs.app - Find your dream job in Ireland on your phone!
SIMILAR JOBS

Category Manager
Just now
Construction
HYBRID
Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland
CATEGORY MANAGEMENTPRODUCT MANAGEMENTPRICING+6 more

Commissioning Engineer
Just now
Construction
ON-SITE
Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland
ELECTRICALE&ICOMMISSIONING+7 more

Senior Bridge Engineer - Transport
2 days ago
Construction
HYBRID
Galway, County Galway, Ireland
BRIDGE DESIGNSTRUCTURAL ANALYSISEUROCODES+7 more

Quantity Surveyor
2 days ago
Construction
ON-SITE
County Galway, Ireland
QUANTITY SURVEYINGCOST ESTIMATIONPROCUREMENT+3 more

Foreman (Civils)
4 days ago
Construction
ON-SITE
Cork, County Cork, Ireland
CIVIL ENGINEERINGCONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTTEAM LEADERSHIP+3 more
