Electrical Maintenance Engineer | Power Generation

Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a market-leading Energy company, to recruit an Electrical Maintenance Engineer for their Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Power Station in Rochester, Kent.

Salary
: £58,100 – £87,100 per annum + performance-related bonus + other excellent benefits.

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer who is committed to training and professional development.

Reporting to the Production Manager, you will be responsible for:

• The daily planned maintenance of electrical assets across the site, which includes power distribution systems, HV/LV motors, actuators, switch gear (up to 400kV), generators, etc.
• Leading a team of technicians and apprentices, whilst working closely with 3rd party contractors on site.
• Collaborating closely with the Control & Instrumentation Team and the Mechanical Engineering Team.
• Having full control of the electrical maintenance budget.
• Delivering planned maintenance on time and in line with the company standards.

• Ideally a Degree in Electrical Engineering; alternatively a HND/HNC/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• A formal Health and Safety qualification such as IOSH is required as a minimum.

• Prior Electrical Engineering experience working in heavy process engineering environments such as Power Stations, Paper Mills, Top Tier COMAH sites, Refineries, Petrochemicals, etc.
• Experience working with High Voltage (HV) systems up to 400kV would be ideal.
• Experience working with relevant electrical equipment such as motors, generators, switchgears, PLC systems, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage teams.

• Starting basic salary of £58,100 – £87,100.
• Performance-related bonus.
• Other excellent benefits.

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government’s Disability Confident Employer initiative.

We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.