Our client, an operational technology and digital transformation company, is recruiting for a Lead Hardware - Electrical Engineer to join their business in Staffordshire, UK
Job Description:
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Our client is looking for enthusiastic & experienced Electrical Engineer to join their Energy team to perform all aspects of E,C & I design and implementation.
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The role includes designing electrical and control systems focused on PLC based control panels but including cabling, MCCs, Drives & Controls, Switchgear and related E C & I equipment primarily within the thermal and hydro power generation sector although work in other sectors may be undertaken.
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The role will require the ability to undertake site surveys, develop electrical engineering solutions for cabling, undertake Control panel designs, prepare, review and check necessary calculations and designs.
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The work will involve travel with the possibility of some short periods away at customer sites carrying out the surveys and designing solutions collaboratively with the customer.
Responsibilities:
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Lead and drive the project team
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Review and approve designs developed by the team
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Ensure compliance of the team to agreed procedures/methods and standards with engineering design responsibilities.
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Interpret and verify customer supplied data, specifications and drawings.
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Lead/Produce system designs from customer supplied information
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Lead the Creation/modification of Design Packs including system drawings, general arrangements, schematics & wiring diagrams, site cable drawings etc.
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Produce client design documentation and test documentation
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Producing all necessary documentation to support the production of the systems such as FDS, Test Documentation, Manuals etc.
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Lead site surveys and assist in the preparation of Health and Safety Documentation
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Support Site acceptance testing/commissioning
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Support the production of tender documents and cost estimates.
Essential Skills:
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Experience of/competent in control systems within the energy market (or similar utility)
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Experience of/competent in field cabling systems (P, Inst, Contr and comms) including surveying and identifying routes, cable calculations for sizing and earthing/protection
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Experience of/competent in control panel design incorporating PLC, I/O, Comms cards, UPS’s etc
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Educated to at least degree level in relevant subject or HND with additional experience of at least 5 years post graduate experience or 6 years post HND experience on successful project implementation in the above areas of expertise
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Computer literate with Word, Autocad and Excel experience.
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Methodical approach to the interpretation of customer requirements and delivery of project documentation
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Understanding of Full Project Lifecycle.
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Hold a current full driving licence (UK or be able to easily convert to full UK)
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Must be willing to go for a basic disclosure Scotland check