Electrical Engineer

The Opportunity

Electrical project engineer maintains the next-generation technologies in High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) that enable to transmit electricity over long distances and via submarine cables which provides billions to access electricity. As an electrical project engineer, you will work in the HVDC service organisation.

Duties will include supporting all aspects of the Long-Term Service Agreements (LTSA) contracts of new and existing client sites. You will work closely with the local Service Team and our support partners to provide high level engineering support to our 1st & 2nd line support engineers.

We are looking for a Engineer (HVDC Service) to join our Service team in the United Kingdom.

You'll make an impact by

• Maintaining a strong relationship with our valued customers
• Supporting all aspects of the LTSA contracts of new and existing client sites
• Providing engineering and technical support for the HVDC Service team in the UK & Ireland.
• Working together with the Operations manager in the Development & Competency Management planning of personnel including training and certification of support staff ensuring we have the proper, skilled, and competent staff in place.
• Attend Factory System Tests (FST) when requested.
• Responsibility of Maintenance Management system and development of maintenance procedures to the local regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate availability reporting & Cigre reporting.
• Work closely with the HSEQ advisor to develop, review and improve existing and new procedures and policies.

Your background

• An undergraduate Engineering degree with 3+ years relevant experience in HV power systems.
• Maintenance / fault finding experience with HV and LV equipment.
• Experience in delivering technical reports and fault analysis.
• Experience working with maintenance management systems and creating detailed work packs.
• Experience creating, reviewing and approving high level policy and procedural documents.
• An ability to be able to present detailed training and technical talks.
• Ideal candidate has good communication, the ability to work under pressure, initiative and strong team player.
• Fluent written & spoken English.
• A full clean driving license with access to a car.

Beneficial / Advantageous

• High Voltage DC experience.
• At least 2+ years' experience in HV power systems or a heavy industrial environment.
• Safety switching experience.
• Power plant operational experience.
• NEBOSH, National general certificate in occupational health and safety.
• Impressed voltage awareness.
• Previous electrical / mechanical authorisations. (Person, CP, AP, SAP)
• Previous demonstratable experience providing safety from the system and safe systems of work.
• Maintenance / fault finding experience with UPS systems, Battery Chargers, Air Handling Units, Pumps, PLCs & Generators.
• Fire detection and protection system awareness / maintenance experience.
• Maintenance / fault finding experience with SCADA / PLCs and control systems.
• Offshore qualifications - HUETS and GWOs

More about us

We are looking for a high voltage electrical engineers, with power electronics and semi-conductor proven knowledge, willing and eager to join us developing the future Converter Valves.

Bring your very own sense of pride and purpose as you help us drive forward the Fourth Industrial Revolution - creating a sustainable future for our planet, an your career. Join Hitachi and harness the power of our diverse global network, as you collaborate with and learn from our world-class teams.

Hitachi Energy complementary strengths, we plan to form a new and stronger global leader in the power sector. Hitachi Energy will have more than 230 years of combined heritage and experience. Join us on this exciting journey.

Talent Partner , Lauren Dolphin [email protected] will answer your questions on the position.

Would you like to help us develop the HVDC technology of tomorrow? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don't delay - apply today!

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