HV Electrical Engineer

Samuel Frank; Connah's Quay; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Overtime

10% Pension

Private medical

35 days holiday

Job summary

Samuel Frank is recruiting an HV Electrical Engineer to join a globally recognised manufacturing business at its large industrial site in Shotton, near Deeside and Chester.

The HV Electrical Engineer will maintain and improve the site's HV/LV network from incoming 33kV supplies down to 415V distribution, including planned maintenance, reactive fault-finding, upgrades and project work, with progression toward a Senior HV Electrical Engineer role.

Qualifications

• High voltage switching experience is essential; AP status is desirable.
• Maintenance of HV/LV distribution equipment and switchgear.
• Knowledge of HV protection systems and associated testing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and upgrade the site HV/LV network (33kV to 415V).
• Plan and perform preventative, predictive and reactive maintenance.
• Support HV projects and provide technical guidance to teams.
• Fault-finding across the distribution network with production.
• Assist training of apprentices and share technical knowledge.

Skills

HV switching

AP status

Switchgear maintenance

Fault finding

HV protection systems

SAP knowledge

Tools

SAP

Job description

HV Electrical Engineer - Deeside / Chester - £(phone number removed) + Quarterly Bonus + Overtime + 10% Pension + Private Medical

+++ HV Switching Experience Essential +++ 33kV to 415V Distribution Network +++ Specialist Training & Progression +++

Samuel Frank is recruiting for an HV Electrical Engineer to join a globally recognised manufacturing business at its large industrial site in Shotton, near Deeside and Chester.

The HV Electrical Engineer will work within the Electrical Distribution team, maintaining and improving the site's HV/LV network from incoming 33kV supplies down to 415V distribution. The position combines planned maintenance, reactive fault-finding, upgrades and project work.

This is an opportunity for an HV Electrical Engineer with practical high voltage switching experience to develop further specialist skills and progress towards a Senior HV Electrical Engineer role.

Key aspects of the HV Electrical Engineer role include:

• High voltage switching experience is essential. Authorised Person (AP) status is desirable; relevant switching certificates and authorisations held must be current and valid.
• Planned, preventative and reactive maintenance of site substations, HV/LV switchgear and electrical distribution equipment.
• Switchgear maintenance, protection testing and monitoring the condition of the distribution network from 33kV to 415V.
• Electrical infrastructure upgrades, equipment replacement, repairs and improvement projects across the site.
• Supporting the HV Engineering Manager with HV projects, preventative maintenance and corrective work.
• Fault-finding across the distribution network and working with manufacturing teams to resolve electrical supply issues.
• Testing the site earthing network and operating and maintaining standby generators.
• Reviewing maintenance procedures, undertaking risk assessments and following electrical safety and environmental procedures.
• Helping develop apprentices and sharing technical knowledge; planning activities and directing personnel when required.
• Practical switchgear maintenance experience is important; knowledge of HV protection systems and SAP would be advantageous, with further training available.

Training, progression and benefits:

• £46,000-52500 basic salary plus quarterly bonus scheme (subject to business performance) and overtime/annualised additional hours as applicable.
• 10% employer pension contribution (6% employee contribution) and private medical cover (individual).
• 35 days' annual holiday, annual pay review and free onsite parking.
• Extensive specialist training across HV/LV distribution equipment, switching, maintenance and protection systems.
• Opportunity to take on greater responsibility, deputise for the HV Engineering Manager when authorised and develop towards a Senior HV Electrical Engineer position.

The site is easily commutable from Deeside, Chester, Wrexham, Ellesmere Port, Broughton, Liverpool, Northwich, Runcorn, Widnes and Warrington