Job Description Purpose of the Role The Electrical Engineer is responsible for managing the electrical maintenance section, taking ownership of performance and quality, achieving and maximising the efficiency of the process, and delivering a preventative maintenance scheme for fixed and mobile plant.
Requirements Key Tasks and Responsibilities Maintain in-depth knowledge of the condition of all plant equipment continuously.
Lead and own the 5-year improvement plan for the asset.
Use CMMS to ensure the planned inspection of all plant equipment and initiate work orders based on inspection results, including safety checks.
Perform first analysis and define priorities in case of anomalies.
Monitor and coordinate condition predictors for all critical equipment.
Follow-up and contribute to updating the preventive maintenance schedule with the maintenance team.
Validate and update the criteria of equipment checks, files, and history sheets.
Evaluate and improve preventive maintenance job plans (from supplier recommendations if existing) and create/update the corresponding inspection job plans with the planner.
Maximise the use of equipment downtime to perform inspection activities by leading and guiding shift maintenance teams.
Contribute to the analysis of failures and problems, implementing corrective actions.
Lead root cause analysis for all plant failures as needed.
Propose cost-effective methods to extend the life of plant equipment or increase mean time between failures.
Manage safety inspection activities and request corrective actions for safety issues.
Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental Standards.
Contribute to the continuing development of condition-based monitoring initiatives and systems at the plant.
Manage and analyse data from both online and offline condition-based monitoring systems.
Knowledge and Skills Essential Knowledge: Time-served apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering.
HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering.
18th Edition certification.
Preferred Knowledge: Degree qualification in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (not essential).
Skills: Strong technical knowledge of electrical equipment, including Siemens S5, S7, Allen Bradley, and Profinet systems.
Technical understanding of preventive, predictive, and systematic maintenance (e.g., databases, CMMS, project software).
IT literacy, including Maximo and Microsoft Project.
Project management capabilities.
Organisational skills and ability to encourage collaboration.
Problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and respect at all levels.
Benefits In the role of Electrical Engineer we additionally offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits: Bonus scheme Enhanced holiday entitlement Contributory pension scheme Access to our Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc. Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & Carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female Voice, and Menopause Training and development opportunities