Site Electrical Engineer

Basic Function

Roles & Responsibilities

• To be the Site Duty Holder for Electrical
• Member of the Site Duty Rota for emergency cover (Must live within 1hr of the plant for this purpose)
• Ensure site electrical systems and work thereon complies with appropriate UK, EU (BS EN Standards) and Corporate legislation.  Continuously monitor all legislation updates to ensure continuing compliance. 
• Technical support to area management teams on electrical power issues
• Line responsibility / contract manager for managing electrical power content of projects; submit technical proposals and cost estimations, co-ordinate project team activities to ensure successful completion
• Management of key sub-contractors at the site
• Budget accountability for electrical discipline 
• Responsibility for assessing the competency of site personnel undertaking electrical work
• Review working practices in the light of incidents (internal and external) along with HSE recommendations and best practices 
• Line management responsibility for operation and maintenance of the site electricity supply network, site radio systems and site telecoms network infrastructure
• Maintain the site Electrical Engineering manuals and procedures; control their distribution
• Conduct audits of site working practices to ensure adherence to the Electrical Engineering procedures 
• Ensure that electrical incidents – affecting personnel safety and plant operation – are investigated and reported
• Monitor and review electrical aspects of Site Safety procedures and Permitry
• Nominate and mentor suitable personnel as ATSE (Authorised Technical Signatory Engineering) – Electrical
• Interview, appoint and review Competent/Authorise Persons for work associated with electrical systems
• Participate in technical audits of plants, sites etc. as required
• Commission new works 
• Maintain an active CPD
• Support, mentor and develop members of the site electrical team
• Use of SAP for electrical purchase requisitions, departmental budgets and statutory inspections
• These duties do not represent an exhaustive list; it is expected that the role will adapt to meet the needs of the business by responding to challenges in a proactive and effective way when required. 

Education and Work Experience

• Minimum requirement for Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Member of Institute of Electrical Engineers / MIET, ideally Chartered or working towards
• Qualified for HV switching to 33kv
• Minimum 10 years’ experience with Petro-Chemical associated electrical power systems or similar environment.
• To have held the position of ‘Senior Authorised Electrical Person’ for working on HV equipmentPlease enter minimum qualifications here.

Skills

• Authoritative knowledge of Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
• Practical experience of High Voltage system operation and maintenance including C&G 6037 qualification 
• Authoritative knowledge of the selection and use of electrical equipment in hazardous areas
• Proficient in Microsoft applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, as well as SAP
• Excellent communicator and relations builder
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in an organised, effective and timely manner
• Fluency in written and oral English is essential 

Terms and Conditions

Starting salary c £70,000 dependent on skills & experience

We offer a generous package including an annual bonus opportunity of 15%, based on company, site and individual performance

The role also attracts a disturbance allowance of £1,032 and a Duty Rota Allowance, the current rate of which is £2,338, once participation on the Duty Rota has commenced.

Working hours are 5 days/week, Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm with a half hour unpaid break for lunch.

25 days' paid holiday per year plus bank holidays increasing to 29 with service.

Defined contribution pension with employer contributions of up to 10% matching double employee contributions.

Private Health Insurance, Group Life and Group Income Protection Insurances, Health Cash Plan Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Employee Share Purchase Scheme.

Competencies