HV Power Engineer

NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £60k

Site-wide bonus 5-10%

25 days holiday + BH

Job summary

NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, is seeking an HV/Power Engineer. You will act as the site's Authorised Person for HV switching, isolation and permits, and you will plan upgrades and new connections to support site growth.

You will operate, inspect and maintain HV and LV switchgear, transformers, rectifiers and distribution systems, monitor power quality and energy use, and ensure compliance with Electricity at Work Regulations and BS 7671.

Qualifications

• HV switching and site power systems knowledge.
• Experience maintaining HV/LV distribution on industrial sites.
• Familiarity with Electricity at Work Regulations and BS 7671.

Responsibilities

• Act as the site's HV Authorised Person for switching, isolation and permits.
• Operate, inspect and maintain HV and LV switchgear, transformers and distribution systems.
• Plan and manage power upgrades and new connections as the site expands.
• Monitor power quality, load and energy use and suggest improvements.
• Keep electrical safety rules and HV records up to date.

Job description

HV/Power Engineer

Ellesmere Port, Cheshire

Are you an HV Authorised Person who wants to own a site's power systems, not just maintain them?

Would you like to plan the upgrades and new connections that support a site's growth?

Fancy working with the high-current supplies that feed an electrolysis process?

What's in it for you

• Salary: Up to £60k
• Site-wide bonus of 5-10%
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance with Vitality
• Pension - employer contributions of 3%, rising to 5% after five years' service and 7.5% after ten years (minimum 5% employee contribution)
• Permanent, full-time role on days (9 to 5), with on-call support

What will you be doing?

• Acting as the site's Authorised Person (or Senior Authorised Person) for HV switching, isolation and permits
• Operating, inspecting and maintaining HV and LV switchgear, transformers, rectifiers and distribution systems
• Planning and managing power upgrades and new connections as the site expands, working with the network operator
• Monitoring power quality, load and energy use, and recommending improvements
• Keeping electrical safety rules, single-line diagrams and HV records up to date
• Making sure the site meets the Electricity at Work Regulations and relevant standards
• Managing specialist HV contractors

Where you'll be doing it?

You’ll be based in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, with a specialist manufacturer of rare materials. Its products go into the magnets used in electric vehicle motors, wind turbines and electronics.

What you'll need

• HNC/HND or degree in Electrical or Power Engineering
• HV Authorised Person for 11kV systems or above (or able to be appointed quickly)
• Experience maintaining HV and LV distribution on an industrial site
• Thorough knowledge of the Electricity at Work Regulations and BS 7671

It would also help if you have:

• Experience with rectifiers or high-current DC supplies (e.g. electrolysis, smelting or plating)
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (IET)
• Experience with power quality and energy efficiency projects

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