Posted 4 days ago
Description
HV/Power Engineer
Ellesmere Port, Cheshire
Are you an HV Authorised Person who wants to own a site's power systems, not just maintain them? Would you like to plan the upgrades and new connections that support a site's growth? Fancy working with the high-current supplies that feed an electrolysis process?
What's in it for you
- Salary: Up to £60k
- Site-wide bonus of 5-10%
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Private medical insurance with Vitality
- Pension - employer contributions of 3%, rising to 5% after five years' service and 7.5% after ten years (minimum 5% employee contribution)
- Permanent, full-time role on days (9 to 5), with on-call support
What will you be doing?
- Acting as the site's Authorised Person (or Senior Authorised Person) for HV switching, isolation and permits
- Operating, inspecting and maintaining HV and LV switchgear, transformers, rectifiers and distribution systems
- Planning and managing power upgrades and new connections as the site expands, working with the network operator
- Monitoring power quality, load and energy use, and recommending improvements
- Keeping electrical safety rules, single-line diagrams and HV records up to date
- Making sure the site meets the Electricity at Work Regulations and relevant standards
- Managing specialist HV contractors
You'll be based in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, with a specialist manufacturer of rare materials. Its products go into the magnets used in electric vehicle motors, wind turbines and electronics.
What you’ll need
- HNC/HND or degree in Electrical or Power Engineering
- HV Authorised Person for 11kV systems or above (or able to be appointed quickly)
- Experience maintaining HV and LV distribution on an industrial site
- Thorough knowledge of the Electricity at Work Regulations and BS 7671
It would also help if you have:
- Experience with rectifiers or high-current DC supplies (e.g. electrolysis, smelting or plating)
- Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (IET)
- Experience with power quality and energy efficiency projects
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