Electrical Field Engineer

NES Fircroft; Alloa; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Strong career progression

Development opportunities

Job summary

A global energy solutions provider is seeking an experienced Electrical Field Engineer to support operations in the UK and Ireland. This role involves leading maintenance, troubleshooting, and commissioning of electrical systems. The ideal candidate has a formal electrical apprenticeship and strong experience with motors and switchgear. You will enjoy competitive compensation, development opportunities, and the chance to impact energy and sustainability projects. Flexibility for travel is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with motors, switchgear, protective relays, and HV systems.
• Ability to work independently in fast-paced environments.
• Experience in industrial gases, petrochem, heavy industry is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Respond to electrical breakdowns, diagnosing faults quickly.
• Carry out planned maintenance and major overhauls.
• Oversee contractors to ensure safety and quality of work.
• Deliver technical reports and recommendations.

Skills

Ability to read control drawings

Hands-on troubleshooting capability

Strong technical judgement

Flexibility to travel across the UK/Ireland

Experience with motors and switchgear

Education

Formal electrical apprenticeship + HNC (or equivalent)

Job description

Electrical Field Engineer – UK / Ireland

Ready to join a global leader driving real change in the energy transition? We’re looking for an Electrical Field Engineer to support large-scale industrial operations across the UK and Ireland.

In this role, you’ll take the lead on maintenance, troubleshooting, commissioning and upgrades across a wide range of electrical systems—keeping critical plants running safely, efficiently and reliably.

What you’ll be doing

• Responding to electrical breakdowns, diagnosing faults and getting plants back online quickly
• Carrying out planned maintenance, major overhauls and shutdown support
• Overseeing contractors to ensure safe, high-quality work
• Supporting installation, commissioning and acceptance of new equipment
• Delivering technical reports, recommendations and long‑term solutions
• Suggesting improvements to enhance safety, reliability and performance

What we’re looking for

• A formal electrical apprenticeship + HNC (or equivalent)
• Strong experience with motors, switchgear, protective relays, HV systems, controls, transformers and generators
• Ability to read control drawings and work independently in fast‑paced environments
• Hands‑on troubleshooting capability + strong technical judgement
• Flexibility to travel across the UK/Ireland and respond to plant needs
• Experience in industrial gases, petrochem, heavy industry or similar is a bonus

What’s in it for you

• Competitive salary and strong long‑term career progression
• Development opportunities across different projects, technologies and regions
• The chance to play a key role in future‑focused energy and sustainability projects

If you’re a motivated Electrical Field Engineer who thrives in dynamic environments and wants to be part of a business driving the energy transition—this one’s for you.