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Overview
Job Title: Electrical Supervisor
Department: Operations
Location: Kingsbury site, Tamworth
About BPA
At BPA, we’re proud to be jointly owned by BP and Shell – two of the world’s leading oil majors. We have a close‑knit team of around 180 professionals across the UK and deliver industry‑leading hydrocarbon transport and storage solutions while providing a personal touch that only a united team can offer.
People & Development
We are committed to the development and growth of everyone in our team. Our leadership invest in ongoing training, professional qualifications and mentoring to help staff reach their full potential. We offer regular technical training, support for gaining industry‑recognised certifications and opportunities to take on new responsibilities or lead projects.
Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the Electrical Team, including planning workloads, training, competency development, performance reviews and absence management.
* Develop and maintain maintenance procedures and schedules, ensuring accurate records in CMMS.
* Oversee operations, including emergency response (24/7 call‑out rota), spares management, procurement and contractor supervision.
* Ensure compliance with safe systems of work (risk assessments, permits, isolations) and deliver on‑the‑job training with competency tracking.
* Support SCADA systems and scope engineering projects to enhance or replace plant/equipment.
* Perform and supervise maintenance, testing and fault‑finding on EC&I systems (HV/LV switchgear, Ex equipment, UPS, PLCs, metering, detection systems, SIS).
* Review and approve electrical design drawings, prepare MoC documentation and provide basic mechanical fault‑finding support.
* Maintain certifications (CompEx, Authorised Person HV/LV) and fulfil Senior Authorised Electrical Person duties to meet legal and company standards.
* Prioritise workloads, make safe work decisions, act as escalation point for technical issues and deputise for the Electrical Team Leader when required.
Qualifications & Experience
* Recognised qualification in a relevant electrical discipline (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
* Recent hands‑on experience in electrical maintenance and fault‑finding within an industrial environment.
* Strong understanding of electrical safety standards and regulations, including hazardous area equipment and HV systems.
* Competence in fault‑finding and maintenance on electrical plant and EC&I equipment (including PLCs desirable).
* Excellent communication (written and verbal), comfortable with numbers and ability to prioritise and make decisions under pressure.
* Full and valid UK driving licence.
Salary & Benefits
Basic Salary: £45,000 - £50,000
OTE Earnings up to: £65,000 (including overtime, standby allowance and bonus)
* Ongoing training and development opportunities to support your professional growth
* Company van
* Generous pension (up to 12% employer contribution, 2% minimum employee)
* Annual bonus scheme (up to 12% of annual salary) with an extra 6% possible for standout performance – that’s 18%!
* Life insurance (4x annual salary)
* 28 days holiday + 8 days bank holidays plus the ability to buy/sell holidays
* Overtime pay 1.5x – 2x
* Family friendly policies from day 1 of employment
* Private Medical Insurance scheme with additional perks
* Employee assistance support scheme
* Various well‑being initiatives
Diversity & Inclusion
We know that diverse teams drive innovation and excellence. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every detail in the job description, we encourage you still to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
EEO Statement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, national origin, sex, disability status, veteran status, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable laws.
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