Senior Electrical Engineer (Power Generation) in Deeside

Randstad Technologies Recruitment; Wales; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer for a major energy facility. This role includes operating the facility, performing maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Candidates should have an HNC or equivalent in engineering and a strong electrical background. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Up to £60,000 salary

Overtime available

Excellent healthcare

12% employer pension contribution

Performance bonus

Long term career prospects

Qualifications

• Experience in a large industrial process environment, preferably within the power industry.
• Ability to become HV authorised.

Responsibilities

• Operate the facility in line with site rules and contractual requirements.
• Perform maintenance and fault diagnosis.
• Ensure all work is done safely and responsibly.

Skills

Strong electrical background

Computer literacy

Knowledge of permit-to-work systems

Education

Formal engineering qualification (HNC or equivalent)

Job description

Title: Electrical Engineer (Energy / Power Generation)

Location: Deeside / Cheshire

Shifts 5 Weeks Shift Rotation (days and nights)

Salary: Up to 60,000 + overtime available + excellent healthcare + 12% employer pension contribution + performance bonus + long term career prospects

The Company:

We're looking for an experienced and motivated Electrical Engineer to join our team as a Senior Authorised Person at a major energy facility in Deeside.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business that offers long-term growth and stability from day one. As a leader in renewable energy, this company provides great exposure for those looking to build a career in the power sector.

Responsibilities:

• Operate the facility in line with site rules and contractual requirements.
• Perform planned and unplanned maintenance and fault diagnosis.
• Ensure all work is done safely and in an environmentally responsible manner.
• Perform electrical isolations and issue safety-to-work documents up to 400kV.
• Provide Senior Authorised Person (SAP) support for LV and HV operations (6.6kV to 400kV).
• Work independently on a shift basis to operate the facility.
• Liaise with contractors and suppliers.
• Provide cover and support within the shift roster as needed.

Requirements:

• A formal engineering qualification, such as an HNC or equivalent, in an electrical or mechanical discipline.
• A strong electrical background with the experience and ability to become HV authorised.
• Experience in a large industrial process environment, preferably within the power industry.
• Knowledge of permit-to-work systems, LV/HV switching, and electrical isolations.
• Computer literate.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.