Electrical Engineer CCGT Power Station

Astute Technical Recruitment Ltd; Kilroot; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Power Generation company in Northern Ireland is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer. The role involves maintaining integrity and safety of electrical systems, leading engineering projects, and collaborating across teams. Candidates should have proven maintenance experience and a relevant qualification such as a Degree or HNC in Electrical Engineering. A competitive salary of up to £74,000 plus benefits including bonus and medical is offered.

Benefits

Bonus

Private medical insurance

Car allowance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical maintenance within a power generation or heavy industrial environment.
• Demonstrated experience delivering engineering projects from concept to completion.
• Strong knowledge of asset life‑cycle management and system upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Maintain electrical systems and equipment's integrity across both power station sites.
• Provide technical expertise for maintenance activities and operational performance.
• Lead electrical engineering projects, including installations and upgrades.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Project delivery

Asset life-cycle management

Communication and teamwork

Education

Degree, HNC, or HND in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Eclipse

Job description

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading Power Generation company to recruit an Electrical Engineer for work across 2 of its sites in Northern Ireland.

The Electrical Engineer comes with a starting salary of up to £74,000 + bonus + medical + benefits.

If you have a HNC or higher qualification in Electrical Engineering and experience in the power sector or other heavy industry, then upload your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Electrical Engineer

Reporting to the Lead Engineer, you will :

Maintain the integrity, reliability, and safety of all electrical systems and equipment across both power station sites.

Provide technical electrical engineering expertise to support maintenance activities, fault resolution, and operational performance.

Lead and deliver electrical engineering projects, including new generation installations, plant upgrades, and system modernisation.

Manage and coordinate internal teams and external contractors to ensure work is carried out safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.

Support the development and implementation of long-term asset management and preventative maintenance strategies.

Collaborate closely with operations, mechanical and control & instrumentation teams to ensure coordinated site activities.

Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and safety requirements, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Manage electrical spares, procurement activities, and supplier / OEM relationships, including the identification of suitable replacement or upgrade solutions.

Professional qualifications

Proven experience in electrical maintenance within a power generation or heavy industrial environment.

Demonstrated experience delivering engineering projects from concept through to completion.

Strong knowledge of asset life‑cycle management, system upgrades, and the replacement or retrofit of legacy equipment.

Working knowledge of maintenance management systems (e.g. SAP / Eclipse or similar).

Third‑level qualification (Degree, HNC, or HND) in Electrical or Power Engineering; chartered status or progress toward professional registration is desirable.

Personal skills

Proactive and adaptable, with a positive attitude toward change and continuous improvement.

Confident decision‑maker with strong ownership, accountability, and problem‑solving skills.

Effective communicator and team player, able to influence, collaborate, and lead across multidisciplinary teams.

Salary and benefits of the Electrical Engineer role

Salary of between £58,000 - £74,000

Benefits including bonus, private medical & car allowance

Opportunity to join leading power generation company

INDPOW

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