Electrical Engineer

NES Group Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Group Ltd. is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support a major oil and gas facility in Dorset.

You will provide technical leadership across electrical maintenance, asset reliability, engineering modifications and continuous improvement initiatives. The role involves working with maintenance technicians, contractors and multi-disciplinary teams to ensure electrical asset integrity, equipment performance and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of electrical engineering experience, with at least 5 years in oil, gas, petrochemical or similar hazardous environments.
• Strong knowledge of HV/LV distribution, protection, switching operations and fault levels.
• Experience with electrical maintenance, reliability improvements and plant modifications.
• Understanding of process safety principles and engineering compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for electrical plant breakdowns and fault investigations.
• Develop, review and optimise preventative maintenance strategies to improve equipment performance.
• Support HV/LV distribution systems, motors, VSDs, UPS and related equipment.
• Plan and deliver electrical engineering projects and minor plant modifications.
• Carry out electrical calculations, assessments and design reviews.
• Lead electrical incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with ATEX and hazardous area classifications.
• Participate in HAZOP, LOPA and risk assessments as required.
• Review electrical drawings, specifications and procurement needs.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams and contractors for safe execution.
• Support regulatory compliance and development of electrical technicians.

Skills

HV/LV systems

fault investigations

maintenance strategies

HAZOP

ATEX

electrical safety

engineering modifications

project planning

Education

HNC/HND

CompEx certification

Electrical apprenticeship

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Electrical Engineer Location: Dorset, UK
Industry: Oil & Gas / Petrochemical

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support the safe, reliable and efficient operation of a major oil and gas production facility in Dorset.

The successful candidate will provide technical expertise across electrical maintenance, plant reliability, engineering modifications and continuous improvement initiatives. Working closely with maintenance technicians, contractors and engineering teams, you will play a key role in maintaining electrical asset integrity, optimising equipment performance and ensuring compliance with industry safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for electrical plant breakdowns, fault investigations and reliability improvements.
• Develop, review and optimise preventative maintenance strategies to improve equipment performance and availability.
• Support the operation, maintenance and integrity of HV/LV electrical distribution systems, motors, variable speed drives, UPS systems and associated equipment.
• Plan and deliver electrical engineering projects, equipment upgrades and minor plant modifications.
• Carry out electrical engineering calculations, technical assessments and design reviews.
• Lead electrical incident investigations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with ATEX requirements, hazardous area classifications and relevant engineering standards.
• Participate in HAZOP, LOPA and operational risk assessments where required.
• Review electrical equipment specifications, procurement requirements and critical spare parts inventories.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams and contractors to ensure work is planned and executed safely and efficiently.
• Review and approve electrical drawings and technical documentation.
• Support regulatory compliance activities and contribute to the development of electrical technicians.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 10 years' relevant electrical engineering experience, including at least 5 years within oil and gas, petrochemical or similar hazardous process environments.
• Strong technical knowledge of HV/LV electrical systems, distribution networks, protection systems and switching operations.
• Proven experience working with HV networks, including an understanding of fault levels, load flow and electrical protection.
• Experience with industrial electrical equipment including motors, variable speed drives, UPS systems, trace heating, cathodic protection and HVAC.
• Knowledge of ATEX regulations, hazardous area equipment and electrical safety requirements.
• Experience supporting electrical maintenance, fault finding, reliability improvements and plant modifications.
• Understanding of process safety principles, risk assessments and engineering compliance.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical engineering apprenticeship, HNC/HND, degree or equivalent technical qualification.
• HND in Electrical Engineering or equivalent preferred.
• CompEx certification or training desirable.
• HV/LV electrical authorisation and switching experience advantageous.

Ideal Candidate

An experienced Electrical Engineer with a strong background in operational oil and gas, petrochemical or other high-hazard industrial facilities. You will be comfortable working across both hands‑on technical problem‑solving and engineering responsibilities, with particular expertise in HV/LV systems, electrical asset reliability and plant safety.

Experience within COMAH‑regulated environments, offshore/onshore production facilities, refineries or chemical processing plants would be particularly relevant.