Electrical O&M Engineer – Senior Specialist

Nadara Limited; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative renewable energy company seeks a Senior Electrical O&M Engineer to ensure the safe operation of HV equipment. This role involves managing a dedicated team, performing preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting electrical failures. You will play a crucial role in maintaining high standards and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Join a forward-thinking organization that values sustainability and community engagement, where your expertise will contribute to a greener future. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about renewable energy, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in writing Risk Assessments & Method Statements.
• Managing preventative maintenance on HV electrical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for routine HV switching operations up to 66kV.
• Coordinate annual HV preventative maintenance schedules.

Skills

Risk Assessments

HV Electrical Equipment Maintenance

Electrical Troubleshooting

Health and Safety Compliance

Communication Skills

Team Management

Education

Background in Electrical Engineering

Senior Authorised Person Certification

Tools

HV Switchgear

Test Equipment for Electrical Faults

Job description

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Electrical O&M Engineer – Senior Specialist

Apply locations Edinburgh time type Full time posted on Posted 10 Days Ago job requisition id R0001270 R0001270 Electrical O&M Engineer – Senior Specialist (Open)

We’re Nadara. We work harmoniously with the power of nature and the communities around us to power lifetimes to come. We call our approach ‘living energy’.

We don’t just produce renewable energy, we live it – recognising our relationship with the people touched by our business and supporting social, educational, cultural, and environmental initiatives that contribute to the development of the communities we work alongside.

Discover more about our business here: https://nadara.com/about/

Nadara is an innovative place to work. We work in a stimulating and challenging environment, where every day we explore the unknown with curiosity, make decisions with quality and take action and deliver with courage. For us diversity is a real value, and we encourage connecting different perspectives with respect.

Discover more about our culture and approach here: https://nadara.com/living-the-company/

Job Description Summary:

Nadara is a global renewable energy company and one of Europe’s largest independent power producers. In the UK, Nadara has over 1GW of operational onshore wind.

You will be a member of the Asset Maintenance department responsible for ensuring our assets can operate safely for the long term. The department is building an internal team to maintain UK Balance of Plant and turbine HV equipment. The Electrical O&M Engineer - Senior Specialist will report to the Electrical Engineering Manager, managing the Electrical O&M team and completing onsite work. You will ensure the team meets KPIs, including minimizing response times during faults and maintaining high standards during maintenance in low wind months.

Job Responsibilities:

• As a Senior Authorised Person, responsible for routine HV switching operations (up to 66kV).
• Coordinate with Planning and Asset Management teams for scheduling annual HV preventative maintenance, aligning with outages, other works, or low wind periods.
• Write risk assessments and method statements to ensure safety standards.
• Perform annual preventative maintenance on Balance of Plant and wind turbine HV equipment, documenting work with reports and photos.
• Recommend, cost, and execute remedial works to reduce component failure risk.
• Support stock management of electrical components for efficient repairs.
• Attend sites, including out of hours, to troubleshoot electrical failures and restore operations safely.
• Supervise other electrical contractors when necessary.

Competencies & Behaviours:

Essential:

• Strong focus on Health and Safety, with knowledge of UK legislation and guidance.
• Ability to make informed decisions under pressure.
• Effective communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently, ideally remotely.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Approachable, with mentoring and training skills.

Skills & Knowledge:

Essential:

• Experience in writing Risk Assessments & Method Statements for maintenance and fault finding.
• Managing preventative maintenance on HV electrical equipment.
• Reporting on maintenance with recommendations for improvements.
• Experience with IR, winding resistance, TTR tests on transformers (50kVA – 3000kVA).
• Oil sampling from transformers.
• Locating underground cable faults, preferably on wind farms or renewable sites.
• Performing IR testing on underground HV cables.
• Operating and maintaining HV switchgear.
• Interpreting electrical schematics for troubleshooting.
• Building and maintaining supplier relationships.

Desirable:

• Writing procedures for maintenance and testing.
• Interpreting protection relay and grid analyser data.
• Performing VLF testing on HV cables.
• Understanding protection settings and grading.

Experience:

Essential:

• Issuing Permit to Work, Limitation of Access, and Sanction for Test as a Senior Authorised Person.
• Experience with cross-boundary isolations.
• Preventative maintenance on HV switchgear, transformers, and electrical equipment.
• Finding and resolving electrical faults with test equipment.
• Managing a team.

Desirable:

• Experience on-call support for site emergencies.
• Experience at wind, solar, or renewable sites.
• Knowledge of Wind Turbine Safety Rules.

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Senior Authorised Person (at least 33kV) with HV switching experience.
• Background in Electrical Engineering.
• Familiarity with Single Line Diagrams.

Desirable:

• GWO training and wind turbine climbing experience.

Travel:

• Frequent UK site visits, including out of hours, and occasional European travel.

Location: Edinburgh

Time Type: Full time

Worker Subtype: Regular

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