Electrical Engineer - Power Generation & O&M

Nova Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Recruitment in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer (Power Generation) to oversee safe, reliable operation and maintenance across a nationwide renewables portfolio. You will lead fault diagnosis, commissioning, and plant improvement initiatives, ensuring compliance with UK standards and customer requirements.

The role reports to the Service Manager and involves hands-on electrical and control systems work, training, and operational reporting, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge and experience of Electrical asset maintenance, Control Systems, and industrial Plant Commissioning.
• Experience with electric/electronic controls spanning 12v DC to 415v AC 3ø configurations.
• Advanced fault location, system diagnosis, and physical rectification of systems, PLC frameworks and sequential logic controllers.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) and Electrical Inspection & Testing Certification (EIT 2391:52 or equivalent).
• HV AP/SAP status (High Voltage Authorised Person / Senior Authorised Person) or actively working towards certification.
• Gas Engine Control, Performance Optimisation, and Commissioning across core platforms including CAT, Perkins, MAN, MWM, MTU, Mercedes, Scania, etc.
• Gas Safe Accreditation is standard for industrial O&M engineers (or holding a clear, verified pathway to finalise the credential within the initial onboarding probation period).
• Current UK Legislation and industrial environmental standards

Responsibilities

• Day to day operations and maintenance including complex fault diagnosis, service, modification, replacement, and rectification across all generation assets and auxiliary equipment.
• Interrogate and decipher control program logic, software sequence shortfalls, or telemetry signal faults to resolve plant operational anomalies.
• Submit accurate and detailed daily accounts of work undertaken utilising standard documentation.
• Communicate with your line manager and equipment manager prior to the end of each working day, to ensure update of works and customer satisfaction.
• Development and supervision of operations staff with the intention of increasing direct responsibility for all aspects of electricals and control systems.
• Maintain progress on all electrical works to ensure works are carried out in a safe, timely, and efficient manner.
• Coordinate the corporate NICEIC accreditation framework.
• Coordinate the Fire & Gas protection testing of all units and operating sites in accordance with current statutory regulations.
• Develop fault finding, control and replacement manuals/guides for electrical equipment in conjunction with the other electrical staff.
• Quality control and fault reporting of adopted plant and equipment.
• Supervise and or undertake all necessary installation & commissioning tests and ensure that records are accurate and retained.
• Ensure all work and practices are conducted in accordance with current H&S legislation and the Company H&S/Quality policy and procedures.
• A commitment to continuous enhancement of skills and knowledge, and that of the engineers collaborating with you.
• Managing your time and travel effectively to maximise productivity.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Control systems

Industrial commissioning

Fault diagnosis

HV switchgear

Gas engine control

Electrical safety

PLC programming

Tools

PLC programming

Job description

Nova Recruitment in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer (Power Generation) to oversee safe, reliable operation and maintenance across a nationwide renewables portfolio. You will lead fault diagnosis, commissioning, and plant improvement initiatives, ensuring compliance with UK standards and customer requirements.

The role reports to the Service Manager and involves hands-on electrical and control systems work, training, and operational reporting, with a focus on