HV/MV Engineer

Mechspan ware partnering with Eren Shotton Mill in seeking a talented and motivated HV/MV Engineer to join their  innovative team in North Wales. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and contribute to our mission to provide the most advanced and highest quality manufacturing and production facilities in the UK. With an ambitious growth plan, enabled by our industry-leading international experience and the most innovative and sustainable technologies, we are seeking industry professionals who will grow with the business and create a sustainable future operation.

Working under the direction of the HV/MV Senior Electrical Engineer, this role has
responsibility for the management and functionality of the High Voltage/Medium Voltage
network and equipment where the focus is on safety, reliability and preventative
maintenance.
• Responsible for all High Voltage Electrical, systems and respective maintenance
activities across the Shotton Mill site. This includes the paper machines, winders, stock
preparation plants, Effluent treatment areas and all site services including steam and
electrical power generation form respective CHP plants.
• Breakdown response, fault finding and repair.
• Management and coordination of HV/MV contractors.
• Support planned shutdowns with electrical isolations across all systems.
• Initiate and take corrective action necessary to ensure continuity of production,
collaborating with the Shotton Mill Production teams across all areas of site.
• Day to day maintenance requirements for all HV/MV engineering equipment on site.
• Overhaul and refurbishment of relevant equipment when required, ensuring high
engineering standards of repair
• Collaboration with engineering scheduler and planning teams to prepare maintenance
tasks.
• Coordinate, advise and undertake any necessary improvements, modification and
upgrades of the electrical systems, to optimise efficiency, reliability and safety.
• Utilise the Maintenance Management System to report notifications, record equipment
histories, and collaborate with the Engineering Stores team to ensure engineering standards
of spare parts.
• Work closely on the design, implementation, testing and commissioning of the site wide
HV/MV electrical distribution systems in preparation for the new plant start up.

What you'll bring:
• Formal qualification in High Voltage System Operations and Safety Procedures or
Equivalent.
• Formal qualification in Safety Management or Equivalent
• Ability to act as Control Engineer and Senior Authorised Person on a private electrical
power distribution network.
• Ability to prepare, approve and execute HV network switching schedules
• Ability to prepare HV points of isolation and earthing and issue corresponding safety
documents
• Familiar with HV network assets, condition monitoring and maintenance
• Knowledge of HV network protection systems
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Highly motivated, agile and results driven with the ability to problem solve.
• Excellent organisational skills, capable of efficiently prioritising work and ensuring
smooth workflow.
• Attention to detail and the ability to use own initiative