Electrical Engineer

Sembcorp Industries Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Insurance

Group Income Protection Scheme

Life Assurance

26 days annual leave

Training and Development

Job summary

Imperial Recruitment Group in Northampton is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support the Operations team across field-based sites, ensuring electrical activities comply with IEE and British Standards. You will troubleshoot, maintain, and install electrical systems, manage small projects, and oversee HV/LV/ELV circuits, with a hands-on approach and a strong commitment to safety.

A City & Guilds 18th Edition qualification is required; a full driving licence is essential; competitive

Qualifications

• Significant experience as an operational Electrical Engineer.
• City & Guilds 18th Edition Electrical qualification.
• Experience reading schematics and fault finding on HV/LV/ELV circuits.
• Experience managing small electrical projects and driving licence.
• Thermography equipment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance and fault finding on electrical equipment across the fleet.
• Assemble, install, test, certify and maintain electrical wiring and panels.
• Plan and carry out small projects with Operations Support.
• HV switching and network management; troubleshoot PLCs.
• Carry out Thermography checks and CMMS integration.
• Manage contractors and ensure compliance with UK standards.
• PPM scheduling and continuous improvement ideas.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Field based

HV switching

PLC fault finding

Thermography

Education

City & Guilds 18th Edition

Tools

VSD experience

Thermography equipment

SCADA familiarity

Job description

Reporting to the Electrical Engineering Manager

Based in: Northampton and surrounding areas - (Field Based)

Salary: Negotiable - Whilst all salaries are graded, Sembcorp are keen to attract, retain and develop the highest calibre of colleague. The company also offer a market leading benefits package and annual bonus.

Position overview:

As the Electrical Engineer for the region, you will report to the Electrical Engineering Manager and support the Operations team with any electrical related activity, this could be troubleshooting, fault finding, maintenance, HV Switching operations, installations and project work ensuring that all work carried out meets IEE and British Standards.

You will be expected to demonstrate the appropriate behaviours and commitment towards health and safety to ensure we maintain our first-class safety culture.

Key responsibilities:

• Support the team who are made up of mechanically biased engineers
• Act as the electrical expert for the region with a hands-on approach
• Carry out testing, inspection and rectification works on electrical equipment across our fleet of engines and associated equipment
• Assemble, install, test, certify and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus and fixtures
• Plan and carryout small projects in conjunction with the Operations Support team
• Install and maintain three phase and single-phase control circuits for motors, pumps and fans (VSD, P&IDs and Instrumentation)
• Carry out planned condition monitoring Thermography checks in line with our CMMS
• Modify electrical control panels and update drawings
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and theneed for adjustment or repair and to ensure compliance with codes of practice
• Trouble shoot a wide range of PLC’s where necessary
• Modify PLC software and various control systems
• HV switching, HV network management
• OT System rectification - (HV, LV, PLC, SCADA and communications systems) and collaboration between Digital team and Flex operations, ensuring compliance with Digital policies
• BESS - Understanding of BESS technologies.
• Control of contractors and key service providers.
• Monitor, adjust and identify faults as required
• Schedule and undertake periodic maintenance on all electrical equipment, components, and installations
• Ensure that all equipment is in good working order to prevent disruption of activities
• Recommend replacement for old or faulty electrical components or fittings to the management team
• Work in collaboration with the Mechanical & Operations team
• Manage PPM
• Support the company in increasing profitability by managing resources efficiently and making necessary recommendations
• Consider and produce designs for control systems or electrical installations that comply with 18th Electrical Regulations, UK good practice and ensure they are fit for purpose
• Able to identify continuous improvement ideas and on approval execute accordingly
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a team

To be considered for the role you will have:

• Significant experience as an operational Electrical Engineer is essential
• City & Guilds 18th Edition Electrical qualification is required
• Prior experience of Control Systems and control panels including fault finding is a must
• Previous experience of managing small electrical based projects is essential
• VSD experience is a must
• Experience of reading and interpreting electrical schematics is essential
• Experience with HV, LV and ELV Circuits is required
• Energy and embedded power generation (Gas peaking plant and BESS) industry experience would be advantageous
• Previous experience of working with Thermography equipment and carrying out inspections is preferred
• Full driving licence, as operational sites are located throughout Great Britain
• Right to work in the UK is essential
• Competitive basic salary depending on experience
• Discretionary performance-based bonus
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private Health Insurance
• Group Income Protection Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Training and Development

Imperial Recruitment Group is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.