Electrical Engineer

Teespro Recruitment; Selby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a High Voltage Site Electrical Engineer in Selby. This role involves ensuring the electrical and power requirements of the site are met, developing safe systems of work, and collaborating with maintenance teams. You'll be integral in managing large-scale electrical systems, implementing safety standards, and providing solutions to operational challenges. Join a forward-thinking company that values skill development and offers a competitive salary along with generous benefits, including holidays and healthcare schemes. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

33 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)

Life Assurance Scheme

Healthcare scheme after one year’s service

40 hour working week with overtime

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role with a focus on power generation.
• Currently holding SAP or AP status with aspirations for Authorising Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Perform Senior Authorised Person duties and manage electrical systems.
• Support maintenance teams and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

High Voltage Electrical Engineering

Fault Diagnosis

Electrical Safety Standards

Power Generation

Electrical Equipment Knowledge

Education

HNC level in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Teespro Recruitment

Managing Director | Recruitment Partner | Technical Engineering | Executive Search | STEM | Manufacturing | Commercial | North East UK | …

Hiring Now: High Voltage Site Electrical Engineer, Selby.

Are you a High Voltage Electrical Engineer with process manufacturing site experience?

Are you looking to work for an established but continually growing company where you can continue to develop new skills and build on your career? If so we would like to hear from you.

Our client has grown to become one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of wheat derivatives such as starches, sweeteners, proteins and alcohol for major food and industrial sectors worldwide.

They are looking for an experienced Site Electrical Engineer with power generation experience to join an established team, where all electrical and control systems are designed and managed onsite.

The individual will play an integral role in ensuring the sites electrical/power requirements are met, whilst developing safe systems of work, and developing the skills of the team. In addition, you will provide support to the maintenance team to ensure optimal efficiency of site.

The responsibilities of a High Voltage Site Electrical Engineer:

• Performing Senior Authorised Person (SAP) duties up to and including 11KV.
• Duty Holder for all LV & HV electrical systems.
• Point of reference for site and responsible for the operation and repair of large scale CHP (21MW installed capacity).
• Reviewing, improving, and implementing electrical safety standards in compliance with applicable regulation.
• Liaise with the internal project team and contracted service providers.
• Point of reference for site and responsible for the operation and repair of HV and LV switchboards, transformers, UPS systems, power factor correction, variable speed drives (up to 1 MW) and other electrical equipment.
• Work with the electrical maintenance engineering team on fault finding diagnosis into operational defects and in developing solutions.
• Support the ongoing development of the computerised maintenance management system (CMMS) Mainsim.
• Managing electrical inspections and testing, ensuring all documentation is completed and up to date under (email address removed) and DSEAR.
• Support the mechanical maintenance team as required with isolations and integration of new plant.

The ideal skills and experience of a High Voltage Site Electrical Engineer:

• Hold a minimum of HNC level in Electrical Engineering and the ability to demonstrate suitable experience in a similar role.
• Currently holding SAP or AP status and seeking to progress to Authorising Engineer in future.
• Good working knowledge of electrical equipment and systems (protection systems, HV switchgear, electrical generating plant, HV/LV transformers, control systems).
• Proven experience in an operational, maintenance or construction environment, with a bias towards power generation.
• Experience with fault diagnosis and developing solutions.
• Knowledge of current electrical legislation.

Applicants must have unrestricted right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary relevant to work experience.
• 33 days holiday (including Bank Holidays).
• Life Assurance Scheme.
• Healthcare scheme available after one year’s service.
• 40 hour working week Mon – Fri 08.00 – 16:30 plus overtime.
• Expectation to join call out system once fully competent in role.

For more information on this vacancy or to discuss your wider job search, please contact on the below contact details.

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering Services, Chemical Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage Manufacturing