Job Title: Electrical Engineering Staff
Location: Ratcliffe-on-Soar
Salary: £49,047 to £80,447 (Experience & Skill Dependent)
Job type: Full Time. Unlimited hours.
At Ratcliffe, we play a key role in the transition to a low carbon future, generating electricity when there is insufficient renewable power and providing security of supply to the UK. Ratcliffe is the UK’s cleanest ever coal fired power station, fitted with SCR de-NOx technology and Flue Gas Desulphurisation.
The Electrical Team at Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station are looking for experienced Electrical Engineers to fill discipline specific roles. This is an exciting time for Ratcliffe and represents a great opportunity for the right individuals to work with a diverse mix of both established and new plant and technology on a modern advanced power station. This is a tremendous opportunity to be part of one of the biggest generating assets operating in the UK, offering development and experience on a massive scale.
So, if you’re up for the challenge and want be part of one of the biggest generating assets operating in the UK, we would like to hear from you!
The role:
- You will demonstrate safety leadership and drive safety performance as the number one priority.
- You shall contribute to the leadership of a diverse team of engineering, maintenance and contract staff, driving quality and technical performance.
- You will ensure the delivery of strategic outage and routine maintenance on the electrical systems to ensure compliance with statutory and company requirements.
- You will take ownership of critical defects and notifications on electrical plant and apparatus to ensure station performance and business continuity are unaffected.
- You will produce contract specifications and manage contractor services associated with the engineering and maintenance of the electrical plant and apparatus.
Who we are seeking
You will be capable of demonstrating and deploying extensive knowledge and skills in a range of varied Electrical Engineering and Maintenance work activities of a complex and non-routine nature in such a way as to maximise resource utilisation and plant availability. You must display capacity for individual responsibility and autonomy while demonstrating exemplary standards of safety culture.
Essential:
- Applied experience of power plant electrical engineering and HV distribution systems. Maintenance of and risk management is essential.
- A sound understanding of Power Station operations, knowledge of current regulations and policy which affect the management and operations of power plant engineering assets.
- Contract Management skills and experience to appropriately challenge contractors on the methods, quality, and standards of work.
- Strong interpersonal skills to enable effective working relationships within the team, across functions and with senior stakeholders.
- Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills to include effective prioritisation and resource management
Desirable:
- Educated to a Higher National Diploma or Degree level in an Engineering discipline, supported with a sound technical knowledge of engineering and maintenance practices gained through experience.
- National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health Certificate (NEBOSH) or equivalent qualification. With demonstrable experience and management of health, safety and environmental practices.
- Advanced planning and resource control techniques.
- Use and knowledge of best practice tools for resolving engineering issues to root cause level
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Enhanced company pension – Upto 12% company contribution
- 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Private Medical Insurance
- Performance related benefits
- Wide range of flexible benefits such as Holiday purchase, Dental & Cycle to Work scheme
- Job related personal development
- Future career opportunities (UK & International) – It’s not just about the short term, we are committed to your long term future at Uniper!
At Uniper, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work. We offer competitive salaries, company pensions and performance related benefits. Our people can also take advantage of our extensive flexible benefits package with discounts on high street vouchers, health and dental care, holidays and more.
Uniper is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from appropriately qualified and suitable candidates regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, worldview, sexual identity or family status. We promote diversity, equality and flexible working.
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Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Electrician, Electrical Installation Engineer, Commercial Electrician, Qualified Electrician, Approved Electrician, Multi Skilled Electrical Technician, Maintenance Electrician, Installation Electrician, Gas Engineer, Air Conditioning Engineer, Electrical Testing & Compliance Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, City and Guilds may also be considered for this role.
