Senior Electrical Engineer

Etex; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An international leader in sustainable construction seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer in Bristol. This role involves overseeing daily operations, managing the electrical budget, and driving improvements in reliability and energy efficiency. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in electrical engineering within manufacturing, with expertise in systems like PLC, automation, and SCADA. Join Etex in making a meaningful impact as part of a team dedicated to sustainability and innovation.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar electrical engineering role within manufacturing.
• Good understanding of electrical systems like PLC & Automation, networking, SCADA, AC drives, and material handling systems.
• Knowledge of PPM and continuous improvement techniques.

Responsibilities

• Manage Electrical Management operations in your area.
• Prepare shutdown plans and organize contractor work packages.
• Create and manage the FMECA database for the plant.

Skills

Electrical systems understanding

PLC & Automation

SCADA

Material handling systems

People management

Job description

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At Etex, our purpose is to inspire new ways of living. We are an international leader in sustainable construction, driven by a passion for excellence, but it's our people that are our top priority. We connect, collaborate, and champion the well-being of our employees, forming partnerships and pioneering change in our ever-evolving industry.

At Etex, we seek to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our customers and our communities. Are you looking for a company where you can learn, grow & lead? Join us as a Senior Electrical Engineer in Bristol!

Reporting into the Reliability Engineer, this role will play a crucial part in delivering reliable performance, throughput, and decarbonisation for our plant, through team development, coaching, mentoring, and fostering a culture of Reliability Centered Maintenance.

You will oversee all daily operations of the plant, ensure all necessary Root Cause Analyses are completed, have budgetary control of your area, and drive improvements in all aspects of reliability and energy efficiency of the plant.

We are looking for a qualified and competent industrial Electrical Engineer, with a good general understanding of all electrical systems, such as PLC & Automation, networking, SCADA, AC drive systems, and general material handling systems.

What you’ll do:

• Serve as the single point of contact for Electrical Management of operations in your area (Calcination, BL1, and VAP)
• Manage the Electrical Budget for your area
• Prepare shutdown plans and organize contractor work packages for the preventative team
• Utilize the business CMMS to develop a standard maintenance plan for repetitive tasks and forecast yearly baseline budget requirements (downtime and financial)
• Collaborate with the Engineering Cell and customers to achieve better-than-budget OEE and ME figures
• Create, develop, and manage an FMECA database for the plant
• Support the reliability manager and engineer in developing new maintenance plans
• Ensure adherence to the AM/PM 7-step methodology for each area of the plant, supported by the CI team
• Determine optimal plant standards and operating conditions, and formulate improvement plans to achieve best-in-class standards
• Monitor reactive trends and implement preventive measures
• Own continuous improvement activities, including de-carbonisation and throughput projects, from initiation to completion
• Support CAPEX and other projects within the plant
• Manage and develop the PM Engineer and automation engineer

What you’ll bring:

• Experience in a similar electrical engineering role within manufacturing
• Good understanding of electrical systems like PLC & Automation, networking, SCADA, AC drives, and material handling systems
• Knowledge of PPM and continuous improvement techniques
• People management experience, with a focus on team development
• An organized self-starter with innovative thinking
• Recognition as part of the world's #1 most trustworthy construction company in 2023
• A culture that values teamwork, community, partnerships, and safety
• Commitment to sustainability through our 'Road to Sustainability 2030'
• Dedication to diversity, equal opportunities, and zero discrimination
• Flexibility in work arrangements, promoting trust and productivity