Senior Electrical Engineer

Our Client has a requirement for a Senior Electrical Engineer, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Heathrow.

Role Purpose:

• Support electrical maintenance processes across a complex operational infrastructure environment.


• Develop and improve electrical maintenance procedures, risk assessments and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) documentation.


• Ensure compliance with relevant electrical regulations, industry standards and safety requirements.


• Assist with identifying maintenance gaps and implementing solutions to improve operational performance.


• Provide technical expertise in support of safe, reliable and efficient asset operation.

Job Role Responsibilities:

• Work with site personnel to develop Electrical Maintenance Procedures, Risk Assessments and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) documentation.


• Support the rollout and implementation of maintenance procedures across operational sites.


• Identify gaps within existing maintenance processes and assist with planning corrective actions.
  
• Provide technical guidance on electrical maintenance, installation requirements and best practices.


• Ensure maintenance activities align with applicable industry regulations, standards and guidance.


• Support compliance relating to hazardous area electrical installations and explosive atmosphere requirements.


• Contribute to risk identification, assessment and management activities.


• Engage with stakeholders to promote safe and effective maintenance practices.


• Provide support and guidance on electrical safety, asset integrity and operational reliability.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

Essential:

• Degree in a relevant Engineering discipline such as Electrical, Electronic or Control Engineering (apprenticeship routes may also be considered).


• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status, or evidence of working towards professional registration.


• 5-10+ years' engineering experience within relevant or similar sectors.


• Good knowledge of electrical design, maintenance working practices and installation requirements within aviation or comparable industries.


• Knowledge of UK electrical legislation, regulations and standards.


• Experience with hazardous area classification requirements and installations in potentially explosive atmospheres.


• Understanding of bonding, earthing, inspection and testing requirements.


• Experience with CE marking requirements for plant and equipment.


• Knowledge of ATEX, Pressure Equipment Directive (PED), Low Voltage Directive, Machinery Directive and EMC Compliance requirements.


• Awareness of risk identification, quantification and management processes.


• Strong understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) requirements.

Desirable:

• Experience with aviation fuel infrastructure, storage facilities, distribution systems or comparable operational environments.


• Experience with Joint Inspection Group (JIG) standards and Energy Institute (EI) guidance.


• Knowledge of cathodic protection systems and associated industry standards.


• Experience working within highly regulated or safety-critical environments.