Electrical Power Systems Engineer

Clear Engineering Recruitment LTD
Chelmsford
1 month ago
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£44,000 -£46,000 Basic+ Bonuses + Overtime (OTE £75K+) + Vehicle + Training + Technical Progression + Door to Door Pay + Enhanced Pension + Package

Essex

Fantastic and rare opportunity on offer to join a world leading OEM that is renowned for the quality of their products and the level of service they provide. Are you an electrical biased engineer who has experience with power and propulsion systems and associated machinery or a strong electrical background who is looking to increase your knowledge and skill set?

A fantastic opportunity on offer to become a true technical specialist in the marine sector whilst working with and on the latest power and propulsion systems technologies. Earn a great package whilst consistently receiving official OEM training & progressing into more senior positions further down the line. This company is a worldwide provider and has a prestigious portfolio of customers.

This company is a leading manufacturer and has a global presence within various industries, Power Generation, Marine, Rail, Aviation and Nuclear. This division of the business specialises in the marine sector, focusing on automation, power & propulsion systems. This is to keep vessels of all sizes across the world to continuously operate seamlessly and to the highest efficiency possible. They believe in their staff; they believe in development and are also keen to progress engineers into more senior positions via continuous training and progression opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

· Service, maintenance, breakdowns and commissioning

· Working on electrical power systems, propulsion systems and associated control systems

· Compile Technical Reports in a timely manner and to a high standard on the completion of each job

· Customer facing role

· Main base (Essex) - with Occasional Worldwide Travel

Background Required:

· Experience working with electrical power or propulsion systems

· Familiar with PLCs, SCADA, Software packages - (Allan Bradley, Mitsubishi, WAGO)

· Experience with Switchgear/Switchboards

· Experience as a; Service Engineer/ Maintenance Engineer/ Marine Engineer / Navy

· Electrical qualifications or time served (NVQ, HNC or equivalent)

· Must have a UK Passport

Keywords;power systems engineer, chief engineer, Switchgear, Switchboards, 2nd engineer, 3rd engineer, electrical engineer, electrical systems engineer, controls engineer, PLC Engineer, field service engineer, NAVY, power systems, propulsion systems, auxiliary, power generation, control systems, SCADA, PLC, Allan Bradley, Mitsubishi, Wago,

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