Graduate/Assistant Electrical Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Fort William; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Graduate/Assistant Electrical Engineer. The role involves developing expertise in engineering maintenance, leading maintenance projects, and instilling a reliability-focused culture. The position promises mentorship and hands-on experience in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Lead and support smaller engineering maintenance projects.
• Ensure all tasks comply with health, safety, and environmental standards.

Job description

Job Description

As a Graduate/Assistant (Trades Background) Electrical Engineer in the Maintenance Team, you will develop expertise in engineering maintenance on site. Actively support the development of a reliability-centered maintenance culture in partnership with the operations team. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging environment.

You will gain hands-on experience and mentorship from experienced professionals in the field.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Comply with all company policies and procedures.
2. Assist the team to identify changing engineering standards and legislation which require site action or compliance.
3. Lead and support smaller engineering maintenance projects across the smelter complex.
4. Provide support and training to diagnose and fault-find equipment failures as required.
5. Ensure all written isolation procedures are followed, involving multiple points of isolation to control hazardous energy.
6. Identify the quickest and most cost-effective, long-term solution to remedial activity.
7. Instill a reliability-focused culture within direct reports and the maintenance function.
8. Ensure all electrical equipment is maintained to current statutory, regulatory, and company standards.
9. Coordinate auditing systems to ensure engineering compliance on the site as required.
10. Lead site reliability projects using recognized lean principles.
11. Assist in coaching the maintenance team to ensure competency and delivery standards.
12. Manage external engineering contractors in line with health & safety, cost, time, standards, and expectations.
13. Support the Engineering team on new equipment installation, providing long-term maintenance input.
14. Ensure all tasks comply with health, safety, and environmental standards.
15. Work in a safe manner, avoid unnecessary risks, and avoid improvisation which entails risk.