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Lead Electrical Engineer

Where

Chester

Type

Permanent

Salary

Annual

SME Electrical Engineer
  • £80,000 base plus annual bonus
  • Home based with site travel
About the role Outsource UK's client are a global Oil/Gas/Bulk liquid storage and distribution firm who are looking for a new Electrical Engineer. Acting as Technical Authority for electrical systems and equipment the successful candidate will, ensure risks to safe operation are recognised, assessed, and appropriately mitigated, provide technical support, leadership and guidance to projects, operations, and maintenance. This role is responsible for plant modifications, preparing designs and specifications for new electrical systems and equipment. Other responsibilities include
  • Responsible for the application of appropriate electrical engineering codes and standards and management of any deviations from standards.
  • Site Electrical Equipment includes: Power Transformers, HV/LV Switchgear Air, Vacuum and Oil, HV/LV distribution, ATEX and FLP Motors, Motor Starters, HV / LV VSDs, Soft Starts, UPSs, Hazardous Area Cabling/Containment/Junction Boxes and Earthing and Bonding Systems.
  • Responsible for all electrical equipment/system performance standards.
  • Designated Electrical Competent Person under Electricity at Work Regulations.
  • Provide assurance to the UK & IRE Engineering Manager that the MOC process is applied correctly.
  • Lead in the identification and scoping of projects and plant modifications.
Skillset required:
  • The successful candidate will have a relevant degree in Electrical Engineering, CompEx Design (Ex12), parts A & B. Chartered or working towards chartership with significant electrical system design experience, load lists, SLDs, cable sizing, fault level, protection grading studies and motor starting calculations. .
  • Specification of equipment for installation in Hazardous areas and have, Risk Assessment, Site Commissioning and Troubleshooting experience.
  • Experience as designated competent person under Electricity at Work Regulations.
About the Benefits Pension - up to Employee 6% and Employer 9%
  • Holiday - 30 days
  • Personalised career development plans
  • Single Private Health Insurance via BUPA
  • Healthcare Cash Plan
  • Life Assurance x5 and Disability insurance
  • Wellbeing Initiatives
  • Employee Resource Groups - EDI Group, Employee Forum, Wellbeing Committee
For more information please contact or call Liam on to discuss further!

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