Electrical Engineer - High Voltage

Are you an experienced High Voltage Electrical Engineer?

Are you based in or around Trostre?

Trostre Steelworks may be looking for you! Tata Steel Trostre are responsible for producing 400,000 tonnes of tin, chrome and ‘polymer’ coated steels for the packaging industries annually. They are seeking an experienced HV Engineer, who holds in-depth electrical engineering knowledge, strong problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach to maintaining and improving high voltage infrastructure.

The successful applicant will be critical to maintaining the works running safely and efficiently. Only applicants with strong, UK based, high voltage systems experience will be considered. 

Role: High Voltage Electrical Engineer
Location: Tata Steel, Trostre, Maes-Ar-Ddafen Road, Llanelli SA14 9SD
Rate: £48,867 - £58,641   (based upon experience but also negotiable)
Shift Patterns: Days, Mon-Fri, 36.5 hours per week 

Responsibilities:

• Managing the inspection, maintenance, and upgrade of high voltage electrical systems across the site

• Being the first point of contact for National Grid and manage all work and permits on site accordingly 

• Ensuring full compliance with health and safety regulations and internal policies

• Providing technical support for capital projects involving HV systems

• Leading and coordinating planned maintenance activities, ensuring minimal disruption

• Troubleshooting and resolving electrical faults quickly and effectively

• Working collaboratively with internal teams and external contractors

• Driving improvements to enhance system efficiency, reliability, and performance

• Working to the highest standards of H&S at all times and encouraging others around you to do the same 

Essential requirements:

• Substantial experience within HV Electrical Engineering (5+ years)

• Electrical Engineering qualification (Degree preferred but level 3 NVQ’s will also be accepted)

• Proven experience working with high voltage infrastructure in a heavy industrial environment

• Good all round understanding of engineering competencies

• Specific expertise (proven) within HV systems 

• In-depth knowledge of safety regulations and best practices in electrical maintenance

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work both independently and within cross-functional teams

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Benefits:

• 35 days holidays per annum

• Annual Pay Review 

• Quarterly Bonus Scheme – subject to business performance

• One of the UK’s leading defined contribution pension schemes (10% employer contribution / 6% employee contribution)

• Employee Assistance Programme for financial, mental and physical support

• Employee discount scheme including discounts with Vodafone and Jaguar Land Rover

• Opportunity for progression into senior positions 

• Ability to learn, grow and develop with additional training and funded courses 

All applicants are subject to vetting checks including: Right to work check, medical check and reference check