Electrical Engineering Assistant

Welcome to ENGIE THERMAL Europe! This operational entity of ENGIE has the ambition to be a key enabler of the transition towards carbon-neutral economy!

We are looking for an Assistant Electrical Engineer, based at Dinoriwig Power Station, Llanberis, Gwynedd LL55 4TY

The First Hydro Company operates 2 pumped storage power stations in North Wales. With a combined peak generating capacity of over 2000 MW these two power stations have reliably supported the UK’s national electricity supply network for decades. Now, the frequently changing demand for electricity with an increasing contribution from renewable sources makes reliable and flexible storage capacity key to delivering clean and reliable energy supplies for the future.

Alongside our generation commitments we are undertaking an exciting programme of major refurbishment at both our power stations to ensure that they continue to meet demand long into the future.

THE ROLE

We are looking to develop our Engineering Team to meet these challenges and as a result have opportunities for an Assistant Electrical Engineer working at both Dinorwig and Ffestiniog Power Stations to join our existing team of skilled engineers. The work ahead includes meeting the varied and sometimes unpredictable challenges for operational engineering support together with opportunities to join major refurbishment/replanting project teams.

ABOUT YOU

You will be expected to hold a HNC in a relevant engineering discipline and ideally have successfully completed formal training in safety (eg. IOSH Managing Safety) and project management. Together with you formal qualifications and training You are also expected to have several years relevant experience and knowledge in the following areas:

• Preferably technical knowledge and experience of plant, equipment and systems associated with power generation/ Heavy Industrial Processes

• Practical understanding of HV/LV Distribution systems

• Practical understanding in the maintenance and management of Electrical switchgear & Protection

• Experience with LV/MW motors, controls and starting circuits.

• Lighting/Emergency Lighting

• DC Battery systems

• Ventilation control systems

• Proficient in the requirements of Electrical Inspection & Testing.

• Good general knowledge of Electrical building services and auxiliary supporting plant. i.e. cranes/lifts/drainage systems/IT Electrical infrastructure

• Work within management and business procedures and corporate IT systems.

• Knowledge of environmental, health and safety legislation that affects your relevant discipline.

• Experience of contract management and budget/programme control

• Experience of managing small value refurbishment/upgrade projects <£100k

By joining First Hydro Company you will become part of one of the UK’s most dynamic electricity generators.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE IN RETURN

In return for the above First Hydro offers a competitive salary of between £50 to £59k, starting salary will depend upon skills and experience. Further benefits include private healthcare insurance, a performance linked annual bonus payment, company pension scheme with employer’s contribution of up to 12%, an annual holiday allowance of 25 days in addition to public holidays, as well as flexi-time working arrangements.

LOCATION

It is expected that the candidates would need to work at both Dinorwig and Ffestiniog power stations located in the Snowdonia (Eryri) region of Wales.

SECURITY CLEARANCE

First Hydro Company operate key infrastructure projects in the UK and may require successful applicant to undertake national security vetting

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK not dependent on sponsorship.

Closing date for applications is 31st January 2023.

ENGIE THERMAL Europe, an operational entity of ENGIE Group, is an expert in many specialist areas within the energy sector: around 1,400 employees manage, maintain and operate large-scale, highly flexible and high-performance natural gas, biomass, hydropower and CHP units owned by ENGIE in 7 European countries (Belgium, France, Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and the UK). This entity is also able to develop new applications such as energy security using large battery storage systems or power-to-gas projects (biomethane, hydrogen, …).

In this way ENGIE THERMAL Europe wants to support the electricity grid to complement renewable energy, and it wants to help large industrial customers to make the transition to the most energy-efficient production process including the significant reduction of their CO2 emissions! Be a key enabler of the transition towards carbon-neutral economy!