Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Industrial

Job Description

Are you an experienced Industrial Electrician or Electrical Maintenance Engineer looking for a technically varied role within a complex process plant?

Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description.

We are recruiting an Industrial Maintenance Electrician to join the established engineering team at an operational energy and industrial processing facility in Stoke-on-Trent.

This is a hands-on electrical maintenance role where you will help ensure that critical plant, machinery and electrical equipment continues to operate safely, efficiently and reliably.

You will work across planned preventative maintenance, breakdown response, electrical fault finding, defect rectification and plant improvement projects. The site offers a varied engineering environment with excellent opportunities to broaden your technical knowledge and develop your industrial electrical experience.

The Role

As Industrial Maintenance Electrician, you will:

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  Complete planned preventative maintenance using computerised maintenance job cards

Respond quickly to electrical breakdowns and plant faults

Diagnose and rectify electrical defects across plant and process equipment

Fault-find within control panels, starters and control systems

Test, repair and wire industrial motors operating at 110V, 240V and 415V

Install and replace cabling using tray, conduit and trunking systems

Read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings

Carry out electrical isolations in line with site procedures

Support plant modifications and continuous improvement projects

Work closely with operations teams to identify and resolve equipment issues

Assist contractors during planned outages and major maintenance activity

Work safely within Permit to Work, risk assessment and plant operating procedures

Undertake work at height and within confined spaces when required

Help maintain appropriate stock levels of electrical spares and consumables

The successful candidate will support the continued availability and performance of a complex incineration and process plant through both proactive and reactive maintenance.

About You

We are looking for an electrically qualified maintenance professional with experience gained in an industrial, manufacturing or process environment.

You should have:

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  A recognised electrical apprenticeship or equivalent electrical qualification

Previous experience in an industrial electrical maintenance role

Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills

Experience working with three-phase motors, control panels, starters and controls

The ability to read electrical drawings and technical documentation

A proactive approach to preventative maintenance and defect resolution

The ability to work independently and remain calm under pressure

A strong understanding of electrical safety, isolation and Permit to Work systems

Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with operations and maintenance teams

Location

The position is based in Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 and could be suitable for candidates commuting from Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stone, Stafford, Crewe, Congleton, Leek, Uttoxeter, Market Drayton or surrounding areas. xwzovoh

Apply today with an up-to-date CV to be considered for this Industrial Maintenance Electrician opportunity.