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Electrical Engineer

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Title: Electrical Engineer (UK and International Travel)
Location: UK (Home based)
Salary or Rate: £45,000 plus overtime
Job ID: 1298/86
Type: Permanent
Benefits: Good Benefits with this position

HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Shipping & Energy and Aerospace sectors. We have several permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas – visit our Website or LinkedIn page for more.

We are looking for someone to focus on the maintenance, replacement, fault-find and commissioning on ships electrical systems such as Engine Control Systems. Power Management, Bridge Systems through CAN Bus and more – you will work in a team offering advice over the phone and email, if you cannot solve the issue over phone or email, you will travel to the vessel and repair/install/resolve the job.

The below job description will outline this position of Electrical Engineer.

HSB Technical’s client is a very established and well-regarded business entity.

Duties and responsibilities of the Electrical Engineer:

  • Respond to customer requirements over the phone and via email

  • Produce timely and accurate quotations and invoices through and using the companies internal systems and documentation

  • Attend site (national and international) to act as the electrical engineer – you will fault find, troubleshoot, diagnose, repair and replace, install and commission the electrical / electronic machinery and equipment onboard a vessel (PMS, Engine Control Systems, Ancillary Equipment, Bridge Equipment)

  • Clear report writing outlining work, hours and parts used

    Qualifications and requirement for the Electrical Engineer:

  • HNC or equivalent in Mechanical/Marine/Electrical Engineering

  • Full UK Driving Licence

  • Full UK Passport

  • Useful not essential, experience with: High voltage systems, PLC's, DC systems, Frequency converters

    This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical who have been appointed to act as the recruitment consultancy for this role
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