Electrical Engineer

RHL; Osmotherley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent liquid storage provider in the UK is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to act as a Subject Matter Expert for electrical systems. The role involves ensuring the safe operation of electrical assets, providing technical support, and managing safety compliance. Candidates must have a degree in Electrical Engineering, be working towards Chartered Engineer status, and have significant experience in electrical system design, particularly in hazardous environments. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Degree educated in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience managing design/installation/commissioning on COMAH sites.
• Significant electrical system design experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring safe and reliable operation of electrical systems.
• Provide technical support and leadership to projects.
• Responsible for implementation of Electrical Safety Rules.

Skills

Electrical system design

Project management

Technical support

Risk assessment

Mentoring

Site commissioning

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer Status

Tools

AutoCAD

Electrical design software

Job description

Overview

New opportunity to join one of the UK's leading independent bulk liquid storage providers, operating four strategically located terminals across the country. The Company supports a wide range of sectors including chemicals, petroleum, gases, bitumen, and emerging energy markets such as hydrogen, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and carbon capture.

As a key part of the UK's critical national infrastructure, Navigator is committed to safe operations, exceptional customer service, and ongoing investment to support future growth and the energy transition.

The role

You will be a Subject Matter Expert for electrical systems and equipment, ensuring safe and reliable operation of our client\'s electrical systems and electrical assets.

Provide technical support, leadership and guidance to projects, operations, and maintenance.

Take responsibility for electrical aspects of projects & modifications, developing and reviewing designs and specifications for new electrical systems and equipment.

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for implementation of the companies Electrical Safety Rules and review as required in line with changes in legislation and industry best practise.
• Designated Electrical Competent Person under Electricity at Work Regulations for all Navigator terminals. Authorising Engineer.
• Competency assessment of site electricians and contractors' electricians.
• Specification, budgeting and scheduling of electrical inspection and preventative maintenance, including HV / LV and ATEX routines to ensure reliable, safe and reliable operation.
• Development of HV switching programs
• Responsible for the application of appropriate electrical engineering codes and standards and management of any deviations from standards.
• Technical review of designs undertaken by Navigator engineers and design houses.
• Prepare cost estimates and business case proposals for electrical equipment/system CAPEX.
• Responsible for OPEX and CAPEX budgets
• Site Electrical Equipment includes: Power Transformers, HV/LV Switchgear Air, Vacuum and Oil, HV/LV distribution, tripping batteries, transformer rectifier units, ATEX and FLP Motors, Motor Starters, HV / LV VSDs, Soft Starts, UPSs, lighting, trace heating, industrial immersion heaters, HVAC, Hazardous Area Cabling/Containment/Junction Boxes, Lightning Protection Systems and Earthing and Bonding Systems.

Required Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Degree educated in Electrical Engineering
• Chartered Engineer Status or working towards Chartership
• Experience managing design/installation/commissioning and maintenance of electrical systems on a COMAH site, preferably in the bulk liquid storage sector
• Significant electrical system design experience, load lists, SLDs, cable sizing, fault level, protection grading studies and motor starting calculations. Lightning protection calculations.
• Specification of equipment for installation in Hazardous areas
• Risk Assessment
• Site Commissioning and Troubleshooting experience
• Experience as designated competent person under Electricity at Work Regulations. Experience in roles such as: Authorized Person, Senior Authorized Person, Control Engineer and Authorising Engineer
• Experience in managing ageing assets
• Experience in training and mentoring site electricians
• CompEx Ex01 - 04
• CompEx Design (Ex12), parts A & B
• Working Knowledge of applicable codes and standards such as BS 7671 and BS EN 60079. Knowledge and skills will cover hydrocarbon & chemical storage, process safety and knowledge of UK specific regulations such as Electricity at Work Regulations, DSEAR, PUWER, CDM and COMAH