Lead Electrical Engineer – Turlough Hill Hydro Plant Overhaul 2027
Location: Turlough Hill Power Station, Co. Wicklow
Company: Spencer Ogden (on behalf of our client)
Contract Type: Contingent Labour
Hours: 08:30–16:45, Monday to Friday
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 12 months, up to December 2027
On-site role (full-time)
About the Project
Spencer Ogden is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to support a major 5-Year Maintenance Overhaul at a large hydroelectric pumped storage facility in Co. Wicklow. The 2027 programme includes extensive inspections, refurbishment, and upgrade works across the plant, including:
Complete machine and plant inspections
Dewatering of the upper reservoir and penstock
Generator rotor pulls on Units 1 and 2
Runner removal and repair on Unit 1
Transformer refurbishment, including HV bushing and cooler replacement
Control & Instrumentation upgrades (unit controllers, common PLC, and plant-wide PLC systems)
A wide range of balance-of-plant electrical and mechanical works
The Lead Electrical Engineer will be embedded within the client’s project team and will oversee electrical engineering activities, contractor management, and quality assurance across the overhaul programme.
Key Responsibilities
Safety, Environment & Quality
Ensure all works comply with statutory safety, health, and environmental regulations.
Conduct regular safety, environmental, and quality audits.
Support the development and implementation of Inspection & Test Plans for electrical works.
Maintain quality processes according to the project Quality Plan.
Project & Contractor Management
Manage the main EPC electrical contract and additional electrical work scopes as assigned.
Act as the day-to-day technical and supervisory contact for contractors.
Review Inspection & Test Plan documentation and contractor deliverables.
Use contractor management processes to oversee progress, hold meetings (kick-off, progress, close-out), and track performance.
Technical Responsibilities
Liaise with the client’s engineering specialists to ensure works comply with project protocols and technical requirements.
Attend factory acceptance tests (FATs), workshops, and site inspections as required.
Support testing, commissioning, and inspection activities for electrical systems.
Develop technical specifications for mechanical plant and equipment where needed.
Ensure engineering drawings and procedures for mechanical plant modifications are updated.
Produce close-out reports for assigned mechanical scopes.
Project Controls & Reporting
Provide schedule progress reporting and attend project meetings.
Support contract cost control activities.
Coordinate daily work requirements with the principal contractor.
Collaborate closely with on-site operations and maintenance teams.
Requirements
Essential
Strong experience in planning and delivering major power station overhauls, including logistics, procurement, specification development, and contractor management.
Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in the power generation industry.
Experience with electrical plant such as generators, transformers, and HV/MV/LV switchgear.
Excellent communication, technical reporting, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Strong IT proficiency.
Solid knowledge of Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.
Desirable
Level 8 qualification (or equivalent) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
Safety Requirements
Contractors must comply with all site-specific Health & Safety rules and instructions.
Required PPE (contractor provided):
S3 EN ISO 20345 steel-toe safety boots
Gloves and eye protection
PPE provided on-site (unbranded):
Hard hat
Ear defenders
Mandatory certifications:
Valid Safe Pass
Manual Handling training
Additional Requirements
Contractors must supply:
Personal mobile phone
Laptop/PC
Reliable internet access
Ability to operate in a fully professional manner on-site
Travel & Expenses
Travel or accommodation costs for attendance at the Turlough Hill site will not be reimbursed.
Business travel expenses outside the normal work location may be reimbursed with prior approval.
All claims must be submitted through the contractor’s agency.
Mileage rates do not apply.
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