Electrical Engineer - Enegy from Waste

Astute People are currently recruiting an Electrical Engineer to join the maintenance department of a large Energy from Waste plant in Kent.

This plant can produce up to 45MW of Power by processing up to 550,000 tonnes of waste per year, usually destined for landfill. The Electrical Engineer will play an integral part in ensuring the plants electrical systems are maintained and in working order to ensure maximum plant availability.

If you have the right qualifications and experience, please apply.

Responsibilities and duties:

As the Electrical Engineer you will be responsible for:

• Managing electrical and engineering projects from concept through to installation, commissioning and handover
• Taking responsibility for the site electrical distribution network, including HV supplies and switchgear
• Ensuring statutory electrical testing and inspections are completed in line with the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations and best practice
• Supporting the development and use of the site CMMS in line with maintenance strategies
• Assisting with plant upgrades, planned outages and continuous improvement initiatives
• Managing and supervising contractors and supporting maintenance teams when required
• Deputising for the Maintenance Manager and Team Leaders when needed
• Ensuring all work is carried out safely and in line with SHEQ standards
• Providing technical support to other EFW sites within the group when required

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Ideally apprenticeship trained in a relevant Electrical Engineering field.
• Qualified with a HNC, ONC or HND in a relevant Engineering field.
• Certified IOSH or NEBOSH holder.
• Authorised to work on High Voltage equipment

Personal skills

The Electrical Engineer role would suit someone with/who:

• At least five years Electrical Engineering position on a Power Station or similar regulated Process Plant such as Steelworks, Refinery, Petrochemical etc.
• Proven project management / engineering experience relating to Electrical plant upgrades
• Can be confident working independently with minimal supervision
• Is a clear and confident communicator - able to work effectively within an open-plan office and site-based team environment.
• Is a quick thinker with strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability, especially during plant issues or failures.

Salary and benefits of the Electrical Engineer role

• Competitive salary starting up to 66,000 per year (DOE)
• Car Allowance
• 20% Bonus Opportunity
• Enhanced benefits package
• Opportunity to join a large Energy from Waste Power Station

INDPOW

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.