Job Description
Senior Electrical Engineer opportunity within the Environment Agency’s Standards and Engineering team. You will provide technical engineering leadership, support safe, reliable and sustainable assets and meet commitments to net zero carbon.
Responsibilities
You will be part of a team managing, developing and maintaining electrical engineering standards, including electrical safety rules for high and low voltage power systems and control systems across assets such as pumping stations, water management, flood defence structures and monitoring sites.
Develop, deliver and maintain competency and skills guidance for all employees managing or carrying out work on electrical systems and equipment.
Provide support to the whole organisation to meet objectives of safe, reliable and sustainable assets.
Hold a national incident response role which may be within normal working hours or out of hours.
Qualifications
* A good working knowledge of the Electricity at Work regulations and BS 7671 IET wiring regulations.
* A good working knowledge of control systems, including the application of IEC 61508, IEC 62061 and BS EN 13489, and telemetry/SCADA systems.
* Knowledge of high and low voltage generation and distribution systems.
* Knowledge and experience in the development and delivery of Safe systems of work, risk assessments, method statements.
* Testing and isolation of high and low voltage electrical systems and proving dead.
* Strong understanding of a risk-based approach to electrical maintenance philosophies and implementation, including the application of Failure Mode Effects Analysis, reliability systems and processes.
* Drafting and publishing of electrical policy, instructions and guidance.
* Excellent work management, team working and communication skills are a must for this role.
Additional Information
This is a hybrid role and we will allocate a base location near to your home. Some travel and overnight stays may be required. We’ll support you to find a role to suit your needs and circumstances. Appropriate training will be given.
EEO Statement
We welcome applications from all regardless of race, sex, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity or marital status.
Employment Details
Full-time. Mid-Senior level. Location: Environment Agency.
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