Power Controller
Power Controller
Location: Scunthorpe Hours: Shift-based Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
An established heavy industrial manufacturing business is looking to recruit an experienced Power Controller to join its Energy team in Scunthorpe.
You will play a key role in ensuring the safe and reliable operation of the site's High Voltage (HV) electrical distribution networks, working across systems operating between 3.3kV and 33kV.
This role will be ideal for an electrician wireman or fitter with electrical experience who is looking for a role off the tools.
HV experience is not essential but would be desirable. Full training for the role can be provided for the right person.
The Role
Your responsibilities will include:
- Carrying out High Voltage switching operations.
- Undertaking HV testing and issuing safety documentation.
- Monitoring alarms and electrical data systems, responding to operational issues.
- Directing plant personnel during investigations into HV equipment faults.
- Producing operational reports and helping to manage electrical energy consumption.
- Training, coaching and competency testing personnel working towards HV authorisations.
- Ensuring all activities comply with established HV safety rules and procedures.
About You
To be considered, you will have:
- Completed a recognised electrical apprenticeship or hold an equivalent level of electrical competence.
- Strong experience operating electrical power equipment.
- A thorough understanding of electrical safety procedures and safe systems of work.
- The ability to make sound decisions during challenging or abnormal operating situations.
- Strong communication skills and the confidence to direct personnel at all levels.
- Experience leading fault-finding activities and working effectively under pressure.
Knowledge of the plant and processes associated with an industrial or manufacturing setting would be advantageous.