Electrical Engineer

Primetals Technologies; Coleford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the metals industry is seeking an Electrical Engineer with extensive knowledge of process machinery. This role involves collaborating with project teams to produce compliant designs, ensuring technical output, safety standards, and supporting project execution. The successful candidate will have strong communication skills, experience in electrical engineering, and a commitment to producing innovative solutions.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working

Support with further education

Annual Chartership fees covered

10% Matched Pension Scheme

26 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in Electrical Engineering with 5 years+ experience is essential.
• Understanding of process machinery and the ability to produce compliant designs.
• Prepared to travel to sites and available outside normal working hours.

Responsibilities

• Produce compliant design documentation meeting project requirements.
• Specify electrical requirements for projects and equipment.
• Monitor project progress and budgets while ensuring compliance.

Skills

Electrical concept design skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

EPLAN P8 expertise

Design calculation ability

Basic CAD skills

Working knowledge of regulations

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MathCAD

Microsoft Excel

CAD (Preferably Autodesk)

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THE ROLE

As a member of the Electrical and Automation discipline within the Engineering Department, engineers shall provide an engineering service for the company on either an individual basis or as part of a team.

THE ROLE

As a member of the Electrical and Automation discipline within the Engineering Department, engineers shall provide an engineering service for the company on either an individual basis or as part of a team.

The engineer will be responsible for the Engineering of a specific portion of a project. Project responsibilities; productivity, technical output, resource control, progress, product standardisation, health & safety and compliance.

The Electrical Engineer will be required to establish working relationships with Lead Engineers, Senior Engineers, Project teams, Operations, Procurement, other Primetals entities, Sub-contractors, Customers and Suppliers.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Electrical Engineer shall:

• Produce, monitor, and/or check that technically compliant and cost-effective design documentation (drawings, specifications, schedules, calculations, manuals etc.) meeting project requirements and company operating procedures / statutory obligations.
• Specify the electrical, instrumentation and control requirements for mechanical / fluids equipment on products and projects.
• Work with the Lead Engineer or Product Owner as the technical focus for a specific portion of a project ensuring a successful and commercially viable contract execution. This would include monitoring and reporting budgets, progress and change management.
• Comply with the company operating procedures and statutory obligations. Participate in project design & safety reviews, risk assessments etc. and lead the electrical design & safety reviews on the project.
• Report to the departmental manager and/or project manager on all matters relating to the project.
• Co-ordination / liaison / monitoring third party design, manufacture, and assembly output to ensure project and statutory requirements are met.
• Provide technical support to ensure that equipment is manufactured, assembled, tested, installed, and commissioned in accordance with the design and operational requirements, both from the office and at site.
• Develop, maintain and cultivate relationships with Clients, Suppliers, and Subcontractors to ensure successful execution of the project and secure future business. Including site support and commissioning at client’s sites.
  
  

Essential:

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• The Electrical Engineer should have a good understanding of the requirements of process machinery equipment and projects. Problem solving and analytical thinking are required.
• Electrical concept, basic and detailed design skills, able to work alone or in groups to produce innovative, robust designs, built with both manufacture and operation in mind, and suited to the harsh environment they will operate in.
• EPLAN P8 electrical schematic design expertise.
• Design calculation ability, for example with ‘MathCAD’ or Microsoft Excel.
• Basic CAD skills (Preferably Autodesk), training support is available.
• Working knowledge of environmental, health & safety, and technical regulations.
  
  

Desirable:

• PLC systems and instrumentation hardware / software knowledge (Siemens S7, TIA Portal, WinCC)
• Advanced 3D CAD skills
  
  

Essential:

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience in process machinery, preferably in an Electrical Engineering role.
• Candidates should possess a formal qualification in Electrical Engineering and have evidence of at least 5 years’ experience in electrical engineering works.
  
  

Desirable:

• Experience of low voltage control and 3 phase 400VAC power, and cable schedules for equipment interconnections
• Experience of project engineering and the project lifecycle from contract award through to installation & commissioning from a specific disciplined engineering view. Experience of metals industry advantageous.
• Membership of a relevant professional institution would be preferred.
  
  

EDUCATIONAL / PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Ideally educated to degree level in electrical engineering discipline, HNC / HND or other qualifications may be considered depending on experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Prepared to travel to customer and supplier sites, sometimes at short notice, and be available outside normal working hours.

WHY WORK FOR PRIMETALS TECHNOLOGIES?

Our values are the foundation of culture and ways of working for all employees across Primetals. We believe individuals should take ownership of their work and are empowered to deliver solutions to be effective in what we do. As a global business, and a group company of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, there is a strong need to work together, and we respect each other views and opinions.

Benefits Include:

• Flexible and hybrid working
• Bespoke personal development plans
• Support with further education and qualifications (where relevant)
• Annual Chartership fees covered
• The chance to work, contribute and develop within a global leader in their market.
• Flexible Benefits
• 10% Matched Pension Scheme
• 26 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays
  
  

ABOUT PRIMETALS TECHNOLOGIES

Primetals Technologies is a joint venture of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and partners. We are operating globally with a world-class product portfolio to guarantee excellence in metals production across the entire value chain - from the raw materials to the finished product. This includes fully integrated technology, automation and environmental solutions, high-end manufacturing capability and comprehensive life-cycle services. For our customers, this means that they can count on long-term, reliable and dedicated support to master the challenges facing the metals market today and in the future.

Together, we meet the commitments of quality, sustainability and performance at every step along the production route.

Welcome to the future of metals, today.

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Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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