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Electrical Project Engineer
Salary – Competitive based on experience.
Hours – 07:30 – 16:00 Mon to Fri
Holidays – 25 days plus bank holidays
Reports to – Head of Engineering
Location - Otley
Purpose
The Electrical Project Engineer is responsible for developing and implementing projects including the modernisation of our HV and LV Networks as we strive to increase uptime and improve the efficiency of the factory at our Whiteleys facility.
Main Responsibilities
• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, timelines, and budgets. Coordinate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure project objectives are achieved.
• Create and review electrical design specifications, schematics, and drawings. Ensure designs comply with industry standards, codes, and regulations.
• Oversee the installation and commissioning of electrical systems and equipment. Provide technical guidance and support to field personnel and contractors.
• Interacts with customers, maintenance, and production employees to resolve issues and identify opportunities.
• Conduct inspections and testing of electrical systems to ensure they meet performance and safety standards. Troubleshoot and resolve any issues that arise during the project lifecycle.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including progress reports, change orders, and compliance records. Provide regular updates to project stakeholders.
• Define scope, plans, and deliverables for assigned work.
• Manages development efforts, including activities such as assigning tasks to co-workers, conducting project plan reviews, preparing development-related documentation, and monitoring cost and resource estimates.
• Liaise with client (Operations) to understand their needs, address concerns, and ensure satisfaction with project outcomes.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize project disruptions. Ensure compliance with safety regulations and best practices.
• Provide on-call technical support for the Whiteleys paper manufacturing facility
• Utilise CMMS (Pemac) for management of project related tasks
Required/Preffered Expertise
• Degree in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 3 years experience in industry or 10 years of Electrical experience in a manufacturing plant (paper manufacturing preferred).
• Proficiency in electrical design software (e.g., AutoCAD, ETAP).
• Experience of working with HV networks, HVAP qualification would be helpful.
• Compex qualification would be preferable if not working knowledge of ATEX environments would be useful.
• Strong project management and leadership skills. Prince2 or similar would be beneficial.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment