Electrical Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Engineer
We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to take responsibility for repair, operational availability for generation assets. If this sounds of interest please apply now or reach out directly on 0161 537 8873.
£50,000 - £54,855 PA
About the Company:
The aim of the Company is to develop a successful, sustainable, and profitable business based on energy storage, solar and gas utilisation. The company is looking for safe, clean, and well-run sites, which meet the budgetary and performance targets.
About the Role:
The Electrical O&M Engineer is key to the delivery of safe, efficient, and commercially successful operations, maintenance, and comprehensive operational support across the Company’s expanding portfolio of nationwide Power Generation assets and customer facilities.
The role ensures that all planned and reactive maintenance, technical fault response, critical repairs, and core operational activities are performed safely, on time, within agreed commercial parameters, and to precise customer requirements.
The ideal will deliver engineering service excellence using a proactive strategy to target & identify the root causes of faults (both known or potential) and implement structural, efficient methods of remediation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Utilisation, compliance and improvement of the company’s operations and maintenance procedures, manuals, record keeping and stock control systems.
- Day to day operations and maintenance including (but not limited to); complex fault diagnosis, service, modification, replacement, and rectification across all generation assets and auxiliary equipment.
- Interrogate and decipher control program logic, software sequence shortfalls, or telemetry signal faults to resolve plant operational anomalies.
- Submit accurate and detailed daily accounts of work undertaken utilising standard documentation, including any observations beyond the core task.
- Communicate with your line manager and equipment manager prior to the end of each working day, to ensure update of works and customer satisfaction.
- Development and supervision of operations staff with the intention of increasing direct responsibility (where this is cost effective) for all aspects of electricals and control systems.
- Maintain progress on all electrical works to ensure works are carried out in a safe, timely, and efficient manner.
- Coordinate the corporate NICEIC accreditation framework.
- Coordinate the Fire & Gas protection testing of all units and operating sites in accordance with current statutory regulations.
- Develop fault finding, control and replacement manuals/guides for electrical equipment in conjunction with the other electrical staff.
- Quality control and fault reporting of adopted plant and equipment.
- Supervise and or undertake all necessary installation & commissioning tests and ensure that records are accurate and retained.
- Ensure all work and practices are conducted in accordance with current H&S legislation and the Company H&S/Quality policy and procedures.
- A commitment to continuous enhancement of skills and knowledge, and that of the engineers collaborating with you.
- Managing your time and travel effectively to maximise productivity.
Skills and Expertise:
- Extensive knowledge and experience of Electrical asset maintenance, Control Systems, and industrial Plant Commissioning.
- Experience with electric/electronic controls spanning 12v DC to 415v AC 3ø configurations.
- Advanced fault location, system diagnosis, and physical rectification of systems, PLC frameworks and sequential logic controllers.
- Demonstrable proactive experience of “finding out” and research for unfamiliar equipment, its operation, maintenance, common faults and repair.
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) and Electrical Inspection & Testing Certification (EIT 2391:52 or equivalent).
- HV AP/SAP status (High Voltage Authorised Person / Senior Authorised Person) or actively working towards certification.
- Gas Engine Control, Performance Optimisation, and Commissioning (across core platforms including CAT, Perkins, MAN, MWM, MTU, Mercedes, Scania, etc.).
- Gas Safe Accreditation is standard for industrial O&M engineers (or holding a clear, verified pathway to finalise the credential within the initial onboarding probation period).
- Prioritisation and advanced professional organisation
- Current UK Legislation and industrial environmental standards
About Nova
At Nova Recruitment, we hold a wealth of experience and trade knowledge. We utilise expert search strategies and established industry connections to offer the best support for you and your business. Based in the heart of Manchester, we operate across the whole of the UK sourcing professionals across various sectors.
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