Senior Electrical Engineer (Power & Hydro)

We are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Power & Hydro team in Fort William. Relocation package will be available for successful candidates.

Reporting to the Head of Power & Hydro, the successful candidate will be responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of the site's high-voltage electrical distribution systems, supporting engineering projects and improvements across Power & Hydro and the Smelter. The role will also involve providing technical expertise and supporting the development of the department's engineers.

About Us

Established in 1929, ALVANCE British Aluminium, part of the GFG Alliance, owns and operates the last remaining aluminium production plant (smelter) in the UK and a connected hydropower electricity generation station located on the slopes of Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain. A combination of renewable energy sources makes this site one of the greenest metal production plants in the country.

Working with Us

We work collaboratively with high energy and ambition to develop sustainable growth plans for our business, our future and our careers.

We are committed to uncompromising levels of safety, strong customer-centricity and diversity. Our people are our greatest asset.

If your true passion in life is to help create a better world through the work that you do, we would encourage you to think about ALVANCE British Aluminium, part of the GFG Alliance. You will have the opportunity to thrive, make a difference and leave a legacy to both industry and society.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop / assist in developing and maintaining the safe operational and maintenance systems/procedures for the smelters HV and LV voltage electrical distribution system.
• Operational switching, controlling and supervising work on the sites HV and LV networks.
• On Call Rota for Power & Hydro (& train new staff)
• Provide expertise for the operation & maintenance of the Power & Hydro assets.
• Ensuring all works meet the requirements of UK legislation and company standards, and that best practice is understood by the various departments affected by these changes.
• Manage a range of electrically biased engineering projects, from the idea definition stage, through the design, manufacture, installation, test, commissioning, and closeout phases.
• Management of contractors to site standards.
• Responsible for the development and updating of internal electrically orientated engineering standards ensuring best practices are implemented and standards comply with legislation changes.
• Introduction of improved standards to existing equipment, ensuring documentation such as drawings are updated and readily accessible by the relevant personnel.
• Training of IO's & SAP's through to sign off.
• Assist in the development of site personnel/graduates.
• Engineering Support for: Operations and Maintenance department across the facilities.

HOURS OF WORK

• Monday - Thursday - 7:30am - 4:00pm
• Friday - 7:30am - 12:30pm

Benefits and Reward

• Frequency Response Payment
• 25 days annual leave
• 8 public holidays
• Option to buy and/or sell annual leave
• All specialised training provided
• Bonus Scheme
• Company pension contribution from 6% up to 9%
• AVIVA Life Assurance (6 times the salary)
• BHSF Cash Health Care Plan or AVIVA Private medical insurance plus Dental Scheme
• Onsite gym and access to a variety of employee wellness initiatives
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Education Support Grant, £1000 for each child in university paid annually
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Reward and Recognition Programme
• Employee Discounts - Local Discounts (Highland Highlife, Highland Cinema, Cotswold Outdoor and more), Inclusive rewards (Salary sacrifice scheme, discounts - Argos, Currys, Costa, M&S, Boots, Travel and more, cashback)