About the role

We are seeking Lightning Protection Technician’s 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.

What you'll do

• Install lightning protection and earthing systems on Data Centres and 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.

What you'll need

• 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.

About LPI Group

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.