Electrical Controls Engineer
Location: Newport, UK
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: Posted 2 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: JR-2948
What you will do
* Reporting to the Facilities Operations Manager
* Manage the maintenance and switching of high voltage equipment (through 3rd party where required) and to produce HV/LV switching plans to allow both HV and LV system maintenance without interrupting the manufacturing facility
* Management of CHP maintenance and uptime
* Own, operate and maintain HV and LV main distribution including protection, PFC and SPDs
* Own, operate and commission site BMS/SCADA systems
* Carry out on job training of shift and other personnel on site (technicians and other engineers)
* Produce weekly energy reports and analysis of data including energy, effluent and operational
* Specification, design and commissioning of control panels and systems
* Specify maintenance requirements for equipment under ownership
* Write operational and performance specification for electrical and control systems including commissioning plans
* Actively contribute to the departments various meetings and boards including management of change, 8d, FMEA and environmental/energy reviews
* Assist in problem solving when requested by personnel both inside and outside of the facilities department
* Administer, Interrogate and update CMMS system to schedule and record various maintenance activities
* Report writing
What you will need
Essential
* Understanding of various items of plant operation including VFDs, motors, boilers, chillers, HVAC, pumps, and vacuum systems
* Ability to read, produce and understand electrical and mechanical drawings including P&IDs and flow diagrams
* Experience and understanding of working with pneumatic systems
* A good understanding of both electrical and control/instrumentation systems
* Ability to fault find on mechanical, electrical and pneumatic control systems to a high level
* Ability to interact at all levels and to carry out presentations to senior management if required
* Familiarity with air conditioning systems including humidity and room pressure controls
* Experience within a facilities management or building services environment
* Knowledge of current electrical regulations and how these are to be applied
* Knowledge and ability to use various common software packages including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Desirable
* Apprentice trained or appropriate experience
* Educated to degree level or similar in an electrical and/or controls discipline
* Certificate in safety systems eg, NEBOSH, IOSH, etc
* Basic understanding of air conditioning and humidification control systems
* Understanding of DI water and pH correction systems
* Appreciation of energy management and an eagerness to improve energy and environmental performance across site
* Basic understanding of SPC and how it can be used to monitor and improve control of facilities systems
* Understanding of various problem investigation techniques including 8D and FMEA
* Knowledge of and experience in using predictive maintenance techniques including VA and Thermal imaging
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