Electrical Engineer HV (High Voltage)

TipTopJob; Selby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Site Electrical Engineer to join their team in Selby. This role offers the chance to work on large-scale power generation projects, ensuring electrical standards and systems are upheld while supporting site efficiency and safety. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and a strong background in electrical systems.

Benefits

Competitive salary

33 holidays per year including Bank Holidays

Generous Pension Scheme

Discretionary bonus

Life Assurance Scheme

Healthcare scheme available after probation

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification: HNC in Electrical Engineering.
• Holding SAP or AP status; aiming for Authorising Engineer.
• Good knowledge of protection systems and HV switchgear.

Responsibilities

• Perform SAP duties including managing HV and LV electrical systems.
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards.
• Support maintenance teams for optimal site efficiency.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Fault diagnosis

Communication skills

Mentoring

Organizational skills

Education

HNC level in Electrical Engineering

Job description

3 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Selby, North Yorkshire YO8

A GBP depending on experience but extremely competitive

Commutable from Leeds, Doncaster, York, Goole, East Riding, Beverley or Pocklington

40:hour week Monday : Friday 08:00:16:30 plus rota based on:call system

The Role

We 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.

What you will be doing

• Performing Senior Authorised Person (SAP) duties up to and including 11KV.
• Duty Holder for all LV and 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 EWA and DSEAR
• Support the mechanical maintenance team as required with isolations and integration of new plant.
• Undertake other duties as reasonable requested.
  
  

What Skills And Experience Do You Need

• 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 the 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.
• Strong computing skills including MS office, Windows 10.
• Competent team player with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to share knowledge and mentor others/juniors as applicable.
• Excellent organisational skills
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• 40:hour week Monday : Friday 08:00:16:30 plus rota based on:call system.
• 33 holidays per year including Bank Holidays.
• Generous Pension Scheme.
• Discretionary bonus
• Length of Service bonus
• Life Assurance Scheme.
• Healthcare scheme available after successful probation.
  
  

If you would like for the role of Electrical Engineer, then please to or call Deb on

Closing date is 2.8.2025 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.

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