Site Electrical Engineer

Working for this global chemical manufacturer as a Site Electrical Engineer means joining a high-hazard Upper Tier COMAH facility undergoing significant investment, long-term modernisation, and continuous improvement. You will receive a competitive salary of between £70,000 - £75,000 (DOE) alongside an attractive benefits package including a double figure annual bonus, enhanced pension, medical cover, life assurance, cycle scheme and more.

As the Site Electrical Engineer, you will lead reliability improvements for HV/LV networks, oversee compliance across a high-hazard environment, and manage complex power-system projects and asset-integrity activities. Responsibilities of the Site Electrical Engineer:
As the Site Electrical Engineer you will act as SAP for HV/LV systems, ensuring safe operation, regulatory compliance, and effective oversight of power distribution. The Site Electrical Engineer will also manage and deliver major upgrade projects, from concept development and procurement through to installation checks, commissioning, and performance validation. Lead work across hazardous-area equipment, maintaining alignment with DSEAR, ATEX and COMAH standards while driving long-term reliability strategies.

Support operational and maintenance functions with expert guidance, including participation in the on-call rota for high-voltage networks. Deliver CAPEX improvements to agreed KPIs covering safety, cost, schedule and scope, ensuring strong contractor oversight and quality assurance. Carry out audits, develop internal guidelines, and provide training to maintain compliance and promote best practice within the project and maintenance teams. To be successful as the Site Electrical Engineer you will:
Hold a relevant degree in Electrical, ECI, power systems, control and instrumentation, or a closely related discipline. Bring substantial senior-level experience within chemical, petrochemical or other high-hazard settings. Demonstrate strong leadership capability with a background in developing teams and managing suppliers. Have proven experience delivering CAPEX programmes and cost-effective reliability improvements. SAP - Senior Authorised Person / Principle Duty holder etc.

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