Site Electrical Engineer

Clitheroe, England, United Kingdom

12/17/2024

Vacancy: Site Electrical Engineer

Location: Clitheroe

Job Family: Engineering

As the Site Electrical Engineer, you will have a critical role in maintaining electrical safety on an upper tier COMAH site and making decisions on the safety and integrity of electrical and functional safety equipment.

You will also plan engineering activities to ensure continued safe operation over the long term.

In Catalyst Technologies (CT) is a market leader in the syngas value chain. It develops and supplies high-value, specialty process technology and catalysts for chemicals and fuels processing to enable our customers to operate efficiently, profitably and sustainably. With CT at the forefront of the transition to sustainable chemicals and fuels, the transition to net zero is creating exciting new opportunities in this sector.

This role will directly impact electrical safety across the site. You will manage specialist engineers, both staff and contract, and provide technical advice to senior leaders, both on site and at sector level.Johnson Matthey, a FTSE 250 organisation, is a global leader in sustainable technologies specialising in catalysis, precious metal products, chemicals and process technology. With operations in over 30 countries, we employ more than 12,600 people. We have more 200 years of success behind us; be part of the next stage of our growth journey and help maintain our reputation as one of the most admired organisations in our field. Our unique culture and people give us competitive advantage and will ensure our success for years to come. You can be part of that success story.

Your responsibilities:

• Defining, deploying, and providing assurance of standards and ways of working for all areas of electrical engineering across the site for high voltage (HV) and low voltage (LV) applications
• Being the Senior Authorised Person for all HV and LV electrical infrastructure on site
• Ensuring JM and third-party engineering designs, calculations and proposals are appropriate and conform to applicable standards
• Creating and implementing a functional safety strategy and appropriate standards to maintain compliance with statutory regulations
• Controlling the sites electrical asset replacement plan to maintain safe and effective operation over the long term
• Developing and implementing an electrical safety strategy and appropriate standards to maintain compliance with statutory regulations
• Investigating and reporting on all electrical incidents, accidents, and injuries on site
• Supporting and guiding engineers, supervisors, designers, and technicians, including competency assessment, mentoring towards professional development, and providing in-house training.
• Approving and providing final sign-off for critical modifications
• Planning and controlling the safe and efficient switching of HV equipment and assets
• Identifying and developing new skills to meet any gaps identified in electrical engineering either individually or in work groups.
  
  
  

Requirements for the role:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
• Certified Functional Safety Professional or Engineer
• Experience of Competency Management for EC & I Specification, Design and Maintenance
• Senior Authorised Person up to 11KV
• Detailed knowledge of instrumentation and control systems
  
  
  

How you will be rewarded:

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including bonus, excellent pension contributions and 25 days annual leave (varies for shift-based roles).

At JM, an inclusive culture is integral to our values and ambitions for the future. We are committed to ensuring that everyone can bring their full self to work and thrive in their career. Welcoming everyone to JM, regardless of their unique characteristics, experiences or thoughts allows us to bring many different voices and experiences together to tackle the world's biggest challenges. Being truly inclusive means that all colleagues feel valued for their differences, views and contributions, and feel a sense of belonging at JM.

Johnson Matthey is open for discussion on part time, job share and flexible working patterns.

Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks; early application is advised.

For any queries or should you have any accessibility requirements, please contact GlobalRecruit@matthey.com who will work with you to implement suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are treated in the strictest of confidence and we would appreciate your feedback to ensure we can provide an accessible and enjoyable recruitment process.

How to apply:

If you have the necessary skills and experience to join our team, please apply online. For any queries or should you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please let your recruiter know when they contact you.

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