Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer
Leeds / Bradford
Permanent position
Salary plus car allowance plus bonus

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Our client, a key player in the energy industry specialising in hydrogen production and distribution, is seeking a highly skilled Electrical Engineer to lead electrical engineering activities at a hydrogen plant. This is a permanent, full-time role with a hybrid working model, combining office-based work with on-call support. The engineer will be pivotal in maintaining safety, compliance, and reliability across the facility's electrical systems, ensuring it operates efficiently within the evolving energy landscape.

Key Responsibilities:

Act as the electrical technical authority for HV and LV systems, setting standards and approving deviations.
Lead on electrical statutory compliance, maintaining registers and delivering procedures, training, and audits for EAWR, DSEAR/UKEX, and BS 7671.
Develop and maintain safety rules for electrical systems, including permits to work, isolation procedures, and competency management in line with HSG85.
Design and verify HV and LV distribution systems, including protection coordination, earthing strategies, and switching schedules.
Ensure hazardous areas involving hydrogen meet IEC/BS EN 60079 standards, performing HAC assessments, selecting Ex equipment, and defining EPL classifications.
Implement asset management frameworks, reliability programmes, and risk-based maintenance strategies, enhancing plant performance and safety.
Support operations through fault analysis, trip investigations, and troubleshooting; lead electrical input during HAZID/HAZOP and risk assessments.
Manage vendors and contractors, ensuring certification, test packs, and technical documentation meet UKEX/ATEX and BS standards.

Job Requirements:

Significant experience in electrical engineering within the energy, power, or heavy industry sectors, particularly with HV/LV, Ex installations, and hydrogen or gas distribution facilities.
Deep understanding of electrical law, guidance, and wiring regulations (EAWR, BS 7671 18th Edition), alongside expertise in hazardous area classification and Ex equipment.
Proven track record in designing, inspecting, and maintaining electrical systems in hazardous environments, including compliance with IEC/BS EN 60079 and DSEAR standards.
Experience with safety management, permits to work, and technical authority roles such as Authorised Person or Authorising Engineer scheme.
Ability to lead reliability and asset management programmes, including RCM, FMEA, and preventive maintenance in complex plant environments.
Strong knowledge of hydrogen safety standards (ISO 15916, ISO 22734, ISO (phone number removed) and electrical integration within hydrogen electrolyser and fuelling systems.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across teams and with external partners.
Relevant degrees and professional certifications, including BS 7671 qualifications and additional safety-related training (CompEx, DSEAR assessment training, NEBOSH Process Safety).

Qualifications and Skills:

BSc/BEng in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field.
BS 7671 (18th Edition) qualification like C&G 2382 or equivalent.
Desirable additional training in HV switching/protection, CompEx Ex01-Ex04, and DSEAR assessment.
Experience delivering maintenance strategies, reliability improvements, and safe energisation in hazardous environments.
Demonstrable leadership in electrical safety systems, hazard assessments, and technical compliance.

Experience:

Between 3 to 10 years working in heavy industry, power, oil & gas, chemicals, or hydrogen sectors, with responsibility for HV/LV and Ex installations.
Proven capability in managing electrical safety and compliance in complex operational environments.
Experience in roles as an authorised person or involvement in authorisation schemes.
If you bring a track record of delivering electrical excellence in the energy sector, especially within hydrogen or hazardous environments, our client wants to hear from you. Apply now to be part of a forward-thinking team shaping the future of energy infrastructure