HV Power Engineer

High Voltage Engineer / HV Authorised Person (AP) – Power Systems Location: Ellesmere Port, Cheshire Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Working Hours: Days, with on-call support Contract: Permanent, full-time The Opportunity Are you an experienced High Voltage (HV) Engineer, Electrical Engineer or HV Authorised Person looking for an opportunity to take ownership of critical electrical infrastructure within a growing industrial manufacturing business?

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a specialist manufacturing business, for an HV/Power Engineer to support the safe, reliable and efficient operation of its electrical power infrastructure at its Ellesmere Port facility.

This is an important technical position, responsible for the site's high-voltage and low-voltage electrical distribution systems, including HV switching, transformers, switchgear and the high-current power supplies supporting its electrolysis processes.

With significant investment in new process capacity and the development of a 24/7 manufacturing operation, this is an opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and developing the site's electrical infrastructure as the business grows.

The Role Reporting to the Engineering Leader, you will take responsibility for maintaining and improving the site's HV and LV electrical power systems, ensuring safe operation, regulatory compliance and sufficient power capacity to support ongoing expansion.

You will act as the site's HV Authorised Person (AP) or Senior Authorised Person (SAP), depending on your level of authorisation and experience, overseeing HV switching, electrical isolation and safe systems of work.

Key responsibilities will include

Acting as the site's HV Authorised Person (AP) or Senior Authorised Person (SAP), taking responsibility for HV switching, isolation procedures and electrical safety permits. Operating, inspecting and maintaining HV and LV electrical distribution systems, including switchgear, transformers and rectifiers.

Supporting the reliability and availability of critical industrial electrical infrastructure. Planning and managing electrical power upgrades, infrastructure improvements and new electrical connections as the site expands.

Liaising with Distribution Network Operators (DNOs), external contractors and specialist electrical engineering providers. Monitoring electrical power quality, load requirements and energy consumption, identifying opportunities for improved efficiency and performance.

Maintaining electrical safety procedures, HV records, single-line diagrams and associated technical documentation. Ensuring compliance with the Electricity at Work Regulations and relevant electrical engineering standards.

Managing specialist HV contractors and overseeing electrical works to ensure safe and effective delivery. About You You will be an experienced electrical or power engineering p...

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