*Role - *High Voltage Engineer

*Location - *Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN16 1XA

*Pattern of Work* - Days
*Salary *- up to £50,000 Depending on Experience including non-contractual overtime opportunities

*What you need to know about the role*

Decarbonisation of steel industry is key to our future, and none of that can happen without the ability of British Steel to move large amounts of electrical power around the sites to our new processes through High Voltage networks.

Our Power & Distribution department operates and maintains High Voltage equipment essential for safe and reliable operations of the site, supply to 3rd party consumers and some offsite facilities within North Lincolnshire. You will be part of the Centre of Excellence of High Voltage Engineering and will frequently need to advise management, plant engineers and project engineers on high voltage matters.

Maintenance work is executed using own in-house resources, resident contractors and external specialist support. The successful candidate is expected to lead a team of team leaders and craft resources. This will include assessing performance and providing personal development training. Effective planning of routine work and more substantial repairs/minor projects is key to minimising impact on operations or business risk.

Operations on High Voltage equipment shall conform to High Voltage safety rules and the successful candidate will be expected to undertake all authorised duties safely and competently. Also, will need to demonstrate leadership and coaching to others in practical implementation of safe working practices on High Voltage equipment.

The role has a requirement for standby rota to support safe operations of High Voltage equipment. Out of hours support will be required in response to issues with the High Voltage network.

*What we need to know about you*

We’re looking for someone with excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills. Combining your technical and engineering knowledge, you will know how to collaborate effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

Qualified to degree level or equivalent in an electrical discipline with significant, demonstrable experience in a similar electrical role, you will need to be someone who works well in a fast, high paced, customer focused environment.

*Key skills/experience required are :*

* High Voltage equipment maintenance and/or operational experience, however training will be available to develop if without previous high voltage experience
* Valid UK driving license – travel around and off site will be required as part of the role
* Change control and MOC processes

*What we can offer you*

We know our employees are our greatest asset and alongside the great benefits packages we offer, we continue to invest in their careers by providing a huge range of training and development opportunities.

Whatever your stage in life, you'll find a range of benefits to complement your work-life balance. The benefits you'll enjoy include:

* Defined contribution company pension scheme
* 27 personal annual leave days + statutory bank holidays
* Life Assurance
* A comprehensive Company sick pay scheme
* Health Cash Plan via our partnership with Simply health
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Standby and call-out payments

Family friendly benefits including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.

*What you need to know about us*

British Steel is a leading European steel manufacturer, supplying premium long products around the world. We take great pride in our history and heritage. Not many companies can claim to have generations of families dedicating their working lives to one company, one industry. Steel gets into your blood, and this drives the passion of our people. And these 2 values deliver our third value of performance – making the products our customers want now and in the future.

British Steel is an armed forces friendly company, and we actively encourage applications from ex-Armed Forces Personnel, Reservists, Armed Forces Veterans and military spouses/partners.

For more information about us and our journey please visit – www.britishsteel.co.uk.

*How to apply*

Internal candidates please apply for this role by logging in to your *ESS account.*

External candidates can apply by clicking on the *‘apply online’* button below.

_We may close this vacancy sooner than planned if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. To ensure your application is considered, we encourage you to submit it as soon as possible._

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £50,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* Company pension

Ability to commute/relocate:
* Scunthorpe DN16 1XA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:
* min Level 3 qualification in electrical eng or similar (required)

Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)

Location:
* Scunthorpe DN16 1XA (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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