Electrical Supervisor Ireland

Do you share our passion of renewable energy for a greener and sustainable future?

Nordex has an exciting opportunity for the role of Electrical Supervisor covering our sites across the UK & Ireland.

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: UK & Ireland

Hours: This role works on a rotation of 3 weeks on site and 1 rest week

How can you make a difference? As a Mechanical Supervisor, you will provide mechanical expertise during the installation and finishing phase of our projects in order to prepare the Wind Turbine Generator or Wind Farm for commissioning.

• Inspecting, controlling and supervising the respective electrical installations inside and adjacent to a Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) according to the relevant instructions including any Technical Notifications and Safety Alerts
• Controlling and supervising all activities relating to the installation and connection of the SCADA communication system. Moreover, the SCADA system must be prepared for commissioning by energisation and verification of telecom connections prior for the commissioning of the first WTG.
• Ensuring that all installation and finishing activities comply with general Nordex HSE regulations and specific HSE regulations for construction sites.
• All electrical work carried out on‑site must be performed with respect to the five basic electrical safety rules.
• Ensuring pro‑active quality throughout the installation and finishing process
• Assisting the site manager in QG1 inspections on delivery to the site
• Performing the Q‑Gate 23 checklist, by applying the respective quality checklist
• Participating actively at daily and weekly site meetings organised by the site Manager.
• During the commissioning and testing phase this role may also supervise and control any subcontractor activities to ensure timely results
• Co‑ordinating with the Site Manager regarding the activities related to the switch‑on and switch‑off operations.
• Ensuring all personnel are clear off WTGs prior to switching operations.
• Conducting quality deviations occurring during installation and finishing

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in working with WTGs and be certified as a qualified electrician or qualified electrical worker.

You will have experience with low, medium and high voltage component systems and have switching operation authorisation.

You will have completed GWO approved training in Working at Heights, Manual Handling, First Aid and Fire Awareness and have also completed Rescue at Heights training. IOSH and NEBOSH qualifications would also be desirable.

You will have the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and engineers and display systematic problem solving and safety orientated behaviour.

The successful candidate must be able to lead a team when required and can explain complex technical issues to clients, customers and our teams. Computer literacy, especially with MS Office packages is also critical to this role.

This role will require the successful candidate to have the motivation to work on remote sites across the UK & Ireland and you will be away from home approximately 60% in time of the year.

This role also requires you to have a full UK/EU Driving Licence and to be physically fit as you will be required to climb WTGs (Chester step test).

Our teams receive 33 days annual leave including bank holidays. After two years continual service you will be entitled to an additional day‘s holiday per annum (Maximum 5 days). Plus an extra day off for your birthday. We also offer our employees the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days of additional annual leave every year too.

• Employee Assistance Programme (offering therapy sessions)
• Bike2
  
  Work Scheme
• Paid Eye tests & contribution towards Glasses
• Company Sick pay scheme
• The option to purchase Private Healthcare

All our employees can use 2 paid working days per calendar year to carry out volunteering activities in your local community.

Our family friendly policies include, Enhanced Maternity, Paternity…