EDF (UK) Dunbar, Scotland, United Kingdom
Technical Advice Group (TAG) Engineer – EDF (UK)
We are looking for an Electrical or Mechanical Technical Advice Group (TAG) Engineer to join the Maintenance Department's Technical Advice Group at Torness Power Station in Dunbar.
Responsibilities
* Deliver engineered solutions for urgent technical problems, ensuring compliance with HSE and Site Licence standards.
* Specify and approve safe systems of work, plan resources, and guide defect repairs.
* Enhance maintenance instructions and check sheets to improve team performance.
* Conduct risk assessments and act as Field Supervisor for technical contracts.
Qualifications
* HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
* Background in heavy industry and maintenance at a power station.
* Good practical and technical experience.
Mechanical Technical Expertise
* Pumps, fans, motors – troubleshooting, alignment, balancing, condition monitoring.
* Valves – overhaul, safety actuators, sealing systems, torque requirements.
* Pressure systems – boilers, heat exchangers, pipework integrity, statutory inspections.
* Hydraulic & pneumatic systems – maintenance, fault-finding, pressure testing.
* Diesel generators – emergency power systems, fuel/cooling arrangements, load testing.
* On-load leak sealing – techniques for pressurised systems, nuclear safety compliance.
* Condition monitoring – oil sampling, thermography, vibration analysis, root cause analysis.
* Technical documentation and regulatory compliance in nuclear environments.
Electrical Technical Expertise
* HV systems – 11kV/3.3kV switchgear, transformers, protection schemes.
* Battery backup & UPS systems – maintenance, testing, inverter technology.
* Switchgear & protection – circuit breakers, relay testing, fault analysis.
* Transformers – condition monitoring, oil sampling, insulation testing.
* VSD/VFC systems – installation, troubleshooting, integration with control systems.
* Motor control circuits – interlocks, safety systems, condition monitoring.
* Technical documentation and compliance with nuclear safety standards.
Pay, Benefits and Culture
The salary range for this role is £45,641 – £95,993. Starting salary will be within £45,641 – £81,263. This is a full-time, site-based position. We’re a disability confident employer and will do all we can to help with your application, including adjustments.
Our Values
* Agility – embracing change and responding quickly to new challenges.
* Excellence – delivering high-quality outcomes and investing in personal development.
* Integrity – trust, respect, transparency and accountability to the highest ethical standards.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 3rd December 2025
Interviews week commencing: 5th January 2026
To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Security Vetting which will, ordinarily, require you to have been a resident of the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
* Utilities
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