Senior Electrical Engineer

NES Fircroft Ltd; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Une organisation mondiale leader dans le secteur des gaz industriels et de l'ingénierie recherche un Ingénieur Électrique Senior. Ce poste basé à Chertsey nécessite une expertise technique en systèmes électriques, une expérience significative dans des industries de processus, et implique des déplacements fréquents en Ouzbékistan. Le candidat idéal est motivé, possède d'excellentes compétences en communication, et est capable de gérer des défis complexes sur le terrain.

Benefits

Assistance pour les visas et permis de travail

Bénéfices de premier plan sur le marché

Qualifications

• Ingénieur électrique diplômé, idéalement agréé ou en voie de l'être.
• Expérience de 15 ans ou plus dans les opérations industrielles, de préférence dans les secteurs de processus.
• Connaissances techniques solides des équipements HV/LV, moteurs, appareils de commutation.

Responsibilities

• Fournir un support d'expert pour les systèmes électriques, en mettant l'accent sur la fiabilité, le dépannage et la conformité.
• Diriger sur les systèmes haute tension, relais de protection, moteurs grands (induction et synchrone).
• Offrir une assistance technique à distance et sur place pour la maintenance.

Skills

High Voltage Systems

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

HV/LV Equipment

Communication Skills

Reliability Engineering

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer
Chertsey, UK (with regular travel to Uzbekistan)
️ Permanent | Process Industry | High Voltage Systems

A leading global organisation in the industrial gases and engineering sector is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to support operations across key international sites. This role is based in the UK (Chertsey), with frequent business travel to Uzbekistan. It is suitable for someone who thrives in a technically challenging, operational support role.

What you’ll be doing:

• Provide expert-level support for electrical systems across operational sites, focusing on reliability, troubleshooting, and compliance.
• Lead on high-voltage systems, protection relays, large motors (induction & synchronous), VFDs, PLCs (WAGO), IEC-61850, UPSs, and inverters.
• Offer remote and on-site technical assistance for maintenance, commissioning, and safe operation of electrical systems.
• Liaise with global engineering teams to drive standards, support RCA investigations, and improve plant reliability.
• Support the implementation of local electrical safety procedures and ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards (e.g., IEC, GOST, ATEX).

What we’re looking for:

• A degree-qualified electrical engineer, ideally chartered or working towards it.
• 15+ years’ experience in industrial operations, preferably in process industries (e.g., gases, petrochemical, oil & gas, or chemicals).
• Strong technical knowledge of HV/LV equipment, motors, switchgear, condition-based monitoring, and predictive maintenance methods.
• Comfortable working across cultures and countries, with excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and a solid understanding of reliability engineering.
• Language skills in Uzbek and/or Russian are a bonus.

You’ll fit if you’re:

• Self-motivated and accountable.
• Calm under pressure and able to handle remote support and site challenges.
• A clear communicator and team player who builds trust quickly across functions.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider across sectors like Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining, and Manufacturing. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we provide engineering and technical expertise worldwide. We support contractors with visa and work permit assistance, market-leading benefits, and accommodation, ensuring safe and compliant support for our clients.