Lightning Protection Technician - Locations

About The Role

We are seeking Lightning Protection Technicians to support operations on global projects. Reporting to the project manager & site supervisor, the Lightning Protection Technician is responsible for the day-to-day planning, coordination and control of LPI projects. The purpose of the role is to install lightning protection and earthing systems on a variety of structures across all forms of private, public, industrial, commercial & Data Centre sectors.

This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on our company's success.

This role requires international travel for up to 75% of working time to support overseas project delivery.

• Install lightning protection and earthing systems on Data Centres and a variety of tall structures. This will involve working to pre-designed schemes including drawings, a risk assessment and method statement.
• Undertake upgrades to existing lightning protection systems to specified instructions provided.
• Accurately complete Company paperwork including point of work risk assessment, job sheets, marked up drawings, material schedules and timesheets and ensure this is returned to the office-based team.
• Provide onsite communications and advice to either the client or managers of a project, ensuring the Company is professionally represented at all times.
• Maintain a strong commitment to health, safety and environmental standards at all times, ensuring all work is completed in a safe and compliant manner.

• Proven experience working within construction industry or in a similar environment
• Electrical experience is advantageous but not essential
• Experience working on commercial and industrial projects.
• Excellent problem solving, communication and teamwork skills.
• Good knowledge and commitment to health and safety standards and protocols and good knowledge EQHS Management System.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in additional languages such as German, Dutch, French, or Spanish would be advantageous but not required.
• Safe Pass
• Manual Handling training.
• Working At Height training.
• IPAF training.

Since our establishment in 2011, Lightning Protection Ireland and Lightning Protection International have delivered cutting-edge lightning protection systems, earthing systems, and surge protection devices across the European data centre, pharmaceutical, commercial, and renewable energy sectors. In January 2021, to celebrate a successful 10 years in business, we launched our rebrand to LPI Group to reflect our growth as ‘Cloud to Ground Protection’ specialists in high-demand industries.