Electrical Engineer

About the Role

At EDF Power Solutions our purpose is to accelerate a net‑zero future where clean energy powers our lives. Our people are passionate about developing the low‑carbon energy systems of the future and acting against climate change.

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join the Asset Operations Technical Service & Delivery (TS&D) team. As the Electrical Engineer you will be responsible for providing Electrical Operation and Maintenance Engineering.

In this role you will provide in‑field engineering services and support the Area Managers, Technicians and contractors with both high‑voltage and low‑voltage equipment. You will ensure approved maintenance scopes are delivered collaboratively with Asset Operations, Central Technical Authority and contract partners, ensuring comprehensive reporting throughout.

You will work primarily on a portfolio of offshore wind assets based at NNG Windfarm in Eyemouth, with a requirement to support other offshore assets and to travel within the UK and Ireland as needed.

• Leading by example to maintain the highest level of standards to comply with HSEQ requirements.
• Providing in‑field electrical engineering expertise/support at a site level across the full portfolio of offshore assets.
• Supporting Asset Operation teams with planned preventative maintenance works and emergent/fault conditions on the EBoP and associated generation plant/apparatus.
• Reviewing/creating work scopes, instructions and quality plans.
• Adopting a questioning attitude, challenging current thinking and processes to seek alternative methods of working.
• Driving continuous improvement, reviewing/set standards and developing cases for consideration towards asset improvement, performance gains and efficiency.
• Identifying robust innovative solutions and ensuring advances in technology are utilised, upgrading existing assets and future‑proofing others.
• Managing technical queries raised by team members, contractors and suppliers.
• Managing the ‘Asset Change Management’ process to ensure modifications, retrofits and repairs are documented accordingly.
• Reviewing, updating, amending and approving site documentation against existing single‑line diagrams, electrical drawings & test data.
• Identifying and categorising risks, adding them to the appropriate risk register with the correct RAG status.
• Setting output requirements/expectations for external technical specialists to conform to when reporting on issues (e.g., ‘Root Cause Analysis’) and ensuring asset integrity is at the forefront of your thinking.
• Identifying target areas relating to operational asset performance where the site(s) and wider business can improve.
• Ensuring compliance with the EDF Power Solutions asset management policy, contributing to its development and review as required.
• Training to become a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) under the EDF Power Solutions E&M Safety Rules.

• Proven leadership in delivering projects and programmes.
• Securing and maintaining a safe working environment.
• Defect management & prioritisation.
• Strong commitment to health, safety, environment and quality.
• Responsible and accountable support for Asset Operations and the wider team.
• Experience installing, operating, maintaining and testing HV switch gear, transformers, cables (XLPE), joints and terminations of all kinds.
• Minimum of HNC/HND in Electrical/Electronic engineering or equivalent.
• NEBOSH or IOSH (or equivalent).
• Experienced engineer with past or present experience in the power generation sector, including renewable technologies; offshore experience desirable.
• Physically fit to climb and comfortable working at height and offshore as required.
• Excellent at building relationships with external partners, stakeholders and internal reporting lines.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

To be based in Eyemouth but be flexible to travel around the UK and overseas as the role requires.

Alongside a competitive salary and a market‑leading pension scheme, we offer a range of flexible benefits to support our people across all aspects of their lives.

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