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Electrical Engineer

  • Salary: Competitive Salary
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted 3 months ago

  • Sector: Advanced Facilities
  • Contact: Jennifer Morgan
  • Contact Email: Jennifer.morgan@nrl.co.uk
  • Contact Phone: 0191 415 3300
  • Start Date: 01 April 2024
  • Expiry Date: 02 May 2024
  • Job Ref: V-162132-2
Experienced Electrical Engineer required to join a world-leading, global Battery Manufacturing

organisation based in the North East of England to support the development and operation of a world

class, innovative, large-scale mass manufacturing plant. This is a unique and rare opportunity to join one

of the most exciting, large scale, net zero industrial developments where new and emerging

technologies will be adopted in support of the rapidly growing electric vehicle marketplace.

Due to the challenging nature of the new Gigafactory development, this role requires an autonomous,

self-starter with the ability to lead from the front. The successful applicant will be an effective

communicator with a flexible and adaptable mindset, capable of working effectively in a team

environment.

This role is considered on a fixed term basis or as a permanent position.

Core Role and Responsibilities

Working as part of the Site Services Engineering team, the Electrical Engineer’s core duties shall include:

• Responsibility for site LV/HV electrical supplies, distribution infrastructure, private wire and

renewable energy assets ensuring 24/7 availability and ongoing compliance to relevant

standards

• Day to day management and upkeep of LV/HV systems and Renewable assets including

preparation and implementation of full asset lifecycle preventative maintenance strategies and

schedules

• Responsibility for the development and implementation of safe, electrical working practices in

accordance with recognised industry standards and approved codes of practice including FMEA

and Risk assessment

• Ongoing monitoring and control of plant energy and renewable asset performance to achieve

agreed KPI’s

• Provide support to Engineering and Maintenance teams in the development of planned

maintenance activity

• HV/LV switching planning and execution (Authorised Person role)

• Co-ordination, control and safe management of external contractors

• Management of HV and LV system breakdown incidents, restoration and corrective

maintenance

• Site Services department annual Capex / Opex budget planning and management

• Maintenance and upkeep of plant electrical schematics and records



Additional New Plant Development Responsibilities

In addition to day to day operational activity, the Electrical Engineer may also be involved in new plant

development activity including:

• Preparation of HV/LV concept design specifications from external HV to internal LV distribution

to process equipment point of connection

• Renewable energy, Battery storage (BESS), Private Wire and Microgrid solutions

• Implementation management of state-of-the art, site-wide, Industry 4.0, AIOT, BMS, EMS and

CBM solutions

• Project management and co-ordination including project budget preparation and CAPEX budget

management



Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Either a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, HND/ HNC or equivalent

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a relevant Electrical role

• Demonstrable, relevant experience of HV/LV electrical distribution systems including DNO

liaison

• Experience of managing and undertaking of HV switching operations in an Authorised Person

role

• Knowledge and experience of DSEAR / ATEX / HAZOP / COMAH preferred

• Strong PC skills including MS applications, MS Project and AutoCad

• Strong problem-solving, analytical and presentation skills



Desirable Requirements (not mandatory)

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent (Chartered status preferred)

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

• Previous experience in the role of SAP (Senior Authorised Person) in a Manufacturing

environment

• Experience of Renewable Energy infrastructure, Private Wire and Microgrid network solutions

• Clean Room / Dry Room Production environment experience

• UK Driving licence

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