Electrical Controls Engineer - CAPEX & Projects

Wolviston Management Services; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

27 days annual leave

Life Assurance

Comprehensive Sick Pay Scheme

Health Cash Plan through Simplyhealth

Employee Assistance Programme

Standby and call-out payments

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Wolviston Management Services are seeking an experienced Electrical Controls Engineer for a leading organisation based in Middlesbrough. You will provide electrical and automation engineering support to site operations and deliver CAPEX and major maintenance projects from conception through to completion.

With a heavy industrial background, you will have strong knowledge of HV/LV installations, Siemens S5/S7 PLCs, fault-finding, and PID control.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, or related field.
• Experience in heavy industrial manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of HV and LV electrical installations.
• Experience with Siemens S5/S7 PLC programming and communications systems.
• Proven fault-finding and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Knowledge of closed-loop control systems, PID control, and Siemens AC/DC drives.
• Experience managing contractors, suppliers, and project delivery activities.
• Ability to write clear and detailed technical specifications.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical and automation engineering support to site operations.
• Manage and deliver CAPEX and major maintenance projects from conception through to completion.
• Monitor plant performance and identify opportunities for operational improvement.
• Conduct root cause analysis of significant equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to introduce new equipment and process improvements.
• Develop technical specifications for equipment, products, and engineering services.
• Manage external contractors and suppliers, including contract administration and change management.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Automation engineering

HV/LV installations

Siemens PLC programming

Fault finding

PID control

Contract management

Technical specifications

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or Instrumentation

Tools

Siemens PLC programming tools

MS Office (PC software)

Job description

Wolviston Management Services are seeking an experienced Electrical Controls Engineer for a leading organisation based in Middlesbrough. You will provide electrical and automation engineering support to site operations and deliver CAPEX and major maintenance projects from conception through to completion.

With a heavy industrial background, you will have strong knowledge of HV/LV installations, Siemens S5/S7 PLCs, fault-finding, and PID control.