Electrical Engineer HV (High Voltage)

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer with a focus on high voltage systems to join their team in Selby, North Yorkshire. The role involves managing electrical and control systems, supporting maintenance teams, and ensuring safety standards compliance. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in power generation. This position offers a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and additional benefits, including a pension scheme and healthcare options.

Benefits

33 holidays per year including Bank Holidays

Generous Pension Scheme

Discretionary bonus

Length of Service bonus

Life Assurance Scheme

Healthcare scheme available after probation

Qualifications

• HNC level in Electrical Engineering and experience in similar role.
• Current SAP or AP status, aiming to progress to Authorising Engineer.
• Good knowledge of electrical systems and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Perform Senior Authorised Person duties up to 11KV.
• Manage operation and repair of large-scale CHP systems.
• Develop and implement electrical safety standards.

Skills

Electrical equipment and systems

Fault diagnosis

Teamwork

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS (Mainsim)

MS Office

Windows 10

Job description

Electrical Engineer HV (High Voltage)

Selby, North Yorkshire YO8

GBPdepending 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 & 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 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 to apply for the role of Electrical Engineer, then please email your CV to (url removed) or call Deb on (phone number removed)

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

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