Electrical Power Systems Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a world-leading OEM as an Electrical Power Systems Engineer in the marine sector. This role involves working with advanced power and propulsion technologies, offering a competitive salary, OEM training, and opportunities for career progression. As part of a global customer portfolio, you will be essential in ensuring efficient vessel operations worldwide, with a focus on staff development and training.

Benefits

Bonuses and overtime pay

Enhanced pension

Training and technical progression

Vehicle provided

Door to door pay

Qualifications

• Experience in service and maintenance of electrical systems.
• Electrical engineering qualifications, NVQ or HNC preferred.
• Must have UK passport for travel.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain electrical power systems and propulsion systems.
• Prepare technical reports accurately after job completion.
• Occasional worldwide travel for service operations.

Skills

Experience with electrical power or propulsion systems

Familiarity with PLCs

Knowledge of SCADA systems

Technical reporting

Education

Electrical qualifications or equivalent (NVQ, HNC, etc.)

Tools

Switchgear

Allen Bradley software

Mitsubishi software

WAGO software

Job description

Electrical Power Systems Engineer (Marine)

£44,000 - £46,000 Basic + Bonuses + Overtime (OTE £75K+) + Vehicle + Training + Technical Progression + Door to Door Pay + Enhanced Pension + Package

Fantastic and rare opportunity to join a world-leading OEM renowned for the quality of their products and the level of service they provide. Are you an electrical-biased engineer with experience in power and propulsion systems or a strong electrical background seeking to expand your knowledge and skills?

This role offers the chance to become a technical specialist in the marine sector, working with the latest power and propulsion system technologies. You will earn a competitive package, receive official OEM training, and have opportunities for progression into senior roles. The company has a prestigious global customer portfolio and is involved in various industries including Power Generation, Marine, Rail, Aviation, and Nuclear. This division focuses on automation, power, and propulsion systems to ensure vessels operate efficiently worldwide. The company values staff development and promotes career advancement through continuous training.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Service, maintenance, breakdowns, and commissioning of electrical power and propulsion systems
2. Working on electrical power systems, propulsion systems, and control systems
3. Preparing technical reports promptly and accurately upon job completion
4. Based primarily in Essex with occasional worldwide travel
5. Experience with electrical power or propulsion systems
6. Familiarity with PLCs, SCADA, and software packages (Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, WAGO)
7. Experience with switchgear and switchboards
8. Previous roles as Service Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Marine Engineer, or Navy experience
9. Electrical qualifications or equivalent (NVQ, HNC, etc.)
10. Must possess a UK Passport