Electrical Testing Technician

Role Purpose:
The role of Electrical Testing Technician initially based in Dublin is to carry out Testing & Inspection and Certification of all Kirby Electrical Installations as required by national governing bodies and to ensure compliance with national regulations and electrical safety procedures.
Key Functions
• Implement and manage Lock Out-Tag Out (LOTO) and Control of Hazardous Energy (COHE) on projects where they are the AP(appointed person)
• Carry out Pre-Test Inspections (walk-down the field installation of each system term to term) on site and compile defect reports on compliance with national electrical regulations.
• Notify Project Manager and QC lead of any non-conformances or hazards on site.
• Carry out testing of Low Voltage installations as required by national governing bodies, issue report and snag list.
• Compilation of reports and issue ‘As Built’ Test Certificates
• Verification of Redlined Drawings for the LV Installation that is being Tested.
• Update cable schedules.
• Create DB schedule’s for inclusion in O&M.
• Complete Test Record Sheets as per International Standards
• Manage and Implement Electrical Safe System of Work on site (if they are the AP)
• Carry out periodic inspections and surveys of installations.


Electrical Testing Technician Responsibilities:
• Carry out Inspection & Testing of Main and Sub-Main Distribution Boards and Transformer offloading cabling.
• Carry out Inspection & Testing of Final Sub-Circuits.
• Assist close-out of project issues/ investigations / queries.
• Ensure safety measures are being implemented with regards to meters and PPE being used i.e. ARC Flash.
• Issues Final Certification for project.
• You will proactively and vigilantly keep information secure and fully comply with the Kirby Information Security Management System (ISMS).
The above list of tasks, activities, responsibilities and accountabilities is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post. Job descriptions will be regularly reviewed to ensure they are an accurate representation of the post.