Electrical Engineer

Breath HR; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Breath HR is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support front end and detailed design, ensuring reliable 24/7 power for a new plastics recycling facility. You will oversee electrical infrastructure, installations, and commissioning, coordinating with project teams and subcontractors.

You will lead safety compliance, develop operating procedures, and drive continuous improvement through Lean/Six Sigma initiatives while supporting FAT/SAT and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional membership of IEE or equivalent.
• CompEX certification and HV authorised person status.
• Experience in plastics, polymer manufacturing, or recycling process engineering.
• Experience supporting new facility build, commissioning, or start-up projects (especially overseas).
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar CI certification.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide input during front end and detailed design of the facility's electrical infrastructure, including power distribution, control systems, and routing.
• Specify and influence plant layout, power distribution flows, and equipment selection.
• Manage and oversee electrical installations during construction, ensuring compliance with design specs and standards.
• Participate in HAZOPs and operational readiness plans.
• Collaborate with mechanical, process, C&I and operations teams to integrate electrical systems with plant performance.
• Assist in purchasing, installation, testing and commissioning of electrical equipment.
• Supervise electrical subcontractors and ensure safe work practices.
• Develop electrical operating procedures and support performance guarantee trials.
• Assist with FAT/SAT testing and project handover.

Skills

Hazardous area awareness

Interpretation of technical drawings

Analytical problem solving

Project management

Collaboration & communication

Education

Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Member of IEE or equivalent

CompEX certification

HV authorised person

Job description

Role Purpose

The Electrical Engineer will play a key role in supporting the front end and the detailed facility design. A key focus of the role will be providing input to ensure the smooth commissioning phase, as well as ongoing operational support of a new plastics recycling facility once live. Responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient supply of electrical power to the site, they will oversee all aspects of electrical design, cable routing, installation, safety compliance, and maintenance. Working closely with project teams and subcontractors, the Electrical Engineer will ensure that the facility’s electrical infrastructure supports continuous 24/7 operations, while driving improvements, efficiencies and modifications as required, as well as providing professional assurance for all electrical systems and supplies.

Key Duties

Build and Commissioning Phase

• Collaborate with design and project teams in terms of front end and detailed design input, specification, and implementation of the facility’s electrical infrastructure, including power distribution, control systems, and routing.
• Specify and influence plant layout, power distribution flows, and equipment selection.
• Manage and oversee electrical installations during construction, ensuring compliance with design specifications, codes, and standards.
• Participate in HAZOPs and operational readiness plans
• Work closely with mechanical, process, C&I and operations teams to integrate electrical systems within the overall plant performance.
• Assist in the purchasing, installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical equipment and systems.
• Supervise and coordinate the work of electrical subcontractors, ensuring safe systems of work and high-quality delivery
• Work closely with the Production and Quality Managers to develop electrical operational procedures for the plant and wider facility Support the team during the completion of performance guarantee trials with the new facility
• Assist with factory and site acceptance testing (FAT/SAT).

Operational Phase

• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and operational standards.
• Ensure electrical systems provide reliable capacity for continuous 24/7 plant operations.
• Monitor, test, and commission electrical systems to support the transition from build to operational phases.
• Develop and maintain electrical safety procedures, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and standards
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and modify electrical systems and equipment to optimise performance and reliability.
• Lead root cause analysis for electrical failures, implementing corrective and preventative measures.
• Prepare technical documentation including drawings, schematics, reports, and maintenance records.
• Implement and lead (technical) continuous improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, or other CI methodologies.
• Maintain accurate electrical documentation, performance data, and reports for internal and regulatory use.
• Lead or contribute to CAPEX projects related to electrical improvements and equipment upgrades.
• Other ad-hoc duties as required by the business.

Key Accountabilities

Build and Commissioning Phase

• Delivery of safe and compliant electrical systems from design through to commissioning.
• Specification of appropriate and suitable electrical equipment
• Effective supervision and management of electrical contractors and suppliers
• Formation of a robust suite of electrical operating procedures for the new facility

Operational Phase

• Ensure zero incidents against all health, safety, environment and operational standards
• Implementation of electrical KPIs that drive business performance Secure reliable electrical power supply for round-the-clock operations
• Ensure minimum plant downtime because of electrical supply issues
• Provision of accurate and timely documentation and reporting
• Effective implementation of power supply improvements
• Owner of the site’s electrical engineering standards, specifications and procedures, ensuring they are current, consistent and compliant with regulatory requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• Batchelor Degree in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline)
• Professional Member of the IEE or similar
• CompEX certification
• HV authorised person
• Experience in process engineering, ideally in plastics, polymer manufacturing, or recycling
• Experience supporting new facility build, commissioning, or start-up projects (particularly overseas)
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar CI certification
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 standards

Key Competencies (included but not limited to)

• HSEQ awareness and understanding
• Technical understanding of plastic recycling processes
• In depth knowledge of electrical power systems
• Hazardous area classification, Atex, High voltage switching
• Interpretation of technical drawings
• Analytical problem solving
• Project and time management
• Collaboration and Communication
• Supervision of contractors