Electrical Engineer HV (High Voltage)

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions; Selby; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer HV for a role in Selby, North Yorkshire. Responsibilities include managing high voltage electrical systems and supporting a maintenance team. Ideal candidates will have HNC in Electrical Engineering and experience with fault diagnosis and electrical equipment. This position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including holidays and a pension scheme.

Benefits

33 holidays per year including Bank Holidays

Generous Pension Scheme

Discretionary bonus

Life Assurance Scheme

Healthcare scheme available after probation

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a similar role.
• Currently holding SAP or AP status.
• Proven experience in an operational, maintenance or construction environment.
• Knowledge of current electrical legislation.

Responsibilities

• Perform SAP duties up to 11KV.
• Manage LV & HV electrical systems.
• Support electrical maintenance engineering team.
• Review and implement electrical safety standards.

Skills

Electrical equipment knowledge

Fault diagnosis and solutions

Good communication skills

Team player

Strong computing skills

Excellent organizational skills

Education

HNC level in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Electrical Engineer HV (High Voltage) – Selby, North Yorkshire YO8

Salary: 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 DSEAR.
• Support the mechanical maintenance team as required with isolations and integration of new plant.
• Undertake other duties as reasonably requested.

Skills and experience

• 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.

How to apply

If you would like to apply for the role of Electrical Engineer, please email your CV to the provided address or contact Deb for more information.

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