QC Qualified Electrician – MCC Inspection & Compliance

Locations: Cork, Clare, Tipperary, Offaly

Sector: Water \& Wastewater Infrastructure (WWTPs, WTPs, Pumping Stations)

Reports To: Electrical Project Manager

Role Overview

Our client seeks a Quality Control (QC) Qualified Electrician to inspect, assess, and verify existing Motor Control Centre (MCC) control panels within operational Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTPs), Water Treatment Plants (WTPs), and Pumping Stations — mainly within County Cork and occasionally surrounding counties.

The successful candidate will ensure installations comply with Safe Electric standards, the National Rules for Electrical Installations (ET101 / I.S. 10101\), and all relevant Irish electrical regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed inspections of existing MCC control panels and associated electrical systems.


• Verify compliance with:


• Safe Electric requirements


• I.S. 10101 (National Rules for Electrical Installations)


• ETCI regulations


• EN 60204\-1 (Safety of Machinery – Electrical Equipment of Machines) where applicable


• Assess earthing, bonding, circuit protection, cable sizing, segregation, and labelling.


• Inspect panel build quality, IP ratings, ventilation, and arc flash considerations.


• Verify correct protection coordination and discrimination.


• Identify non\-conformances and issue detailed inspection reports.


• Recommend corrective actions and remediation works.


• Undertake thermal imaging.


• Liaise with site engineers, operations teams, and project managers.


• Ensure all works are carried out in compliance with health \& safety legislation.


• Maintain accurate documentation for audit and certification purposes.

• Fully Qualified QC Registered Electrician (Ireland) – National Craft Certificate.


• Holder of valid Safe Pass.


• Registered Electrical Contractor (REC) or experience working under REC framework preferred.


• Strong working knowledge of:


• Safe Electric regulations


• I.S. 10101 (ET101\)


• ETCI standards


• Minimum 3 years' post\-qualification experience.


• Proven experience working on:


• MCC panels


• Industrial control systems


• Water/Wastewater facilities (desirable)


• Experience in inspection, testing, and certification.


• Competent in insulation resistance testing, loop impedance testing, RCD testing, and fault finding.


• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and control schematics.


• Full clean Irish driving licence.

• Experience with PLC\-controlled systems.


• Familiarity with Uisce Éireann (Irish Water) specifications.


• Knowledge of Arc Flash risk assessments.


• QA/QC background in industrial environments.


• CompEx certified.

• Strong attention to detail.


• High level of safety awareness.


• Strong communication skills.

• Site\-based role across operational treatment plants and pumping stations.


• Work in live industrial environments.


• Compliance with confined space and site safety protocols required.

• Competitive salary based on experience.


• Company vehicle / travel allowance.


• Daily subsistence.


• Pension contribution.


• Health insurance.


• CPD and regulatory training support.

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