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Electrical Compliance Engineer
April 28, 2022 | Comments Off on Electrical Compliance Engineer
- Full time
- Permanent
- A competitive remuneration package will be offered including pension and life assurance
Breedon are currently seeking an Electrical Compliance Engineer to join our team at Hope Cement Works in Derbyshire. The key function of this role is to ensure that the site is electrically compliant in accordance with current legislations.
This role will involve taking ownership of written schemes/maintenance registers/update scheme drawings and records. This will mean ensuring compliance in areas such as HV/LV, Functional Safety (SIL/HWS), DSEAR and hazardous area inspections, Inspection & Testing to BS7671. You will also coordinate external electrical compliance service and inspection contracts, support site in the completion of remedial actions following service and inspection visits, and ensure all electrical site drawings, as well as relevant reports and documentation, are up to date and readily accessible/available.
The successful candidate must be capable of prioritising workload, coordinating actions within the relevant legislative framework and minimising disruption to day-to-day site activities and manufacturing processes. You will be coordinating the internal training requirements for the Hope electrical team for all compliance training.
This is a great chance to create an impact on the business by providing solutions in accordance with electrical legislation and ensure that site can demonstrate and maintain compliance. You will assist in developing standardised engineering strategies for electrical functional safety across site, keep abreast of regulatory developments within or outside of the company as well as evolving best practices in compliance control.
This role should cover the following areas of statutory compliance:
- HV Electrical inspection, testing, remedial workflow management and record keeping (switchgear/transformers/motors).
- LV Electrical inspection, testing, remedial workflow management and record keeping (fixed plant / services/offices/ workshop facilities).
- Maintaining the works protection/grading study along with the electrical written scheme.
- Earthing network systems and lightning conductors.
- DSEAR and hazardous areas.
- Emergency lighting, RCD and Portable appliance testing.
Qualifications, skills, experience & knowledge required:
- ONC, HNC, City & Guilds or recognised apprenticeship in electrical engineering or equivalent.
- City & Guilds 236 Pt 1 & 2 or 2230 Level 3 NVQ 2356 / 2357 or City and Guilds 2330 Level 3 in Electrical Installation or AM1 and AM2
- City & Guilds 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations (BS7671: 2018)
- City & Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing (or equivalent)
- Relevant supervision training
- IOSH / NEBOSH National General Certificate (desirable)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong engineering supervision skills
- Proven solution-oriented critical thinking
- Attention to detail with the ability to work closely and effectively with a group of people at all levels
- Strong presentation skills
- Sound understanding of business management systems including relevant Standards e.g. ISO 6001, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001
- Excellent engagement skills
- Good knowledge of core IT systems, including MS Word, Outlook, Excel, Project & Visio
- Highly organised and driven with the ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload
- Flexible attitude towards work: working additional hours across the week to meet business needs (relevant to project implementation)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Relevant experience in electrical compliance
Desirable knowledge of:
- HSR25 - Memorandum of guidance on EAWR
- HSG230 - Keeping electrical switchgear safe
- BS7671 - IET Wiring regulations
- QNJAC Guidance - The management of Electrical Safety in quarries
- GS38 - Electrical test equipment for use by electricians
Personal attributes:
- Confidence, dedication and flexibility
- Ability to recognise & engage effectively with a range of stakeholders
- Ability to think clearly and demonstrate control in times of pressure
- Capable of effective decision-making
- Good organisational skills
- Strong personal integrity
About us
Breedon is a leading construction materials group in Great Britain and Ireland. We produce cement, aggregates, asphalt, ready-mixed concrete, Welsh slate and specialist concrete and clay products, and offer a range of contracting services.
The Group places the highest importance on sustained standards of excellence in all aspects of Health, Safety and Environmental management and you will be expected to contribute to the Company's zero harm culture.
Closing Date 19th May 2022 - Please apply now.
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