Specialist Engineer Electrical

Port Talbot, WLS, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

Job Title: Specialist Engineer (Electrical)



Department: Cold Rolled Products (CRP)



Location: Port Talbot (SA13)



Salary: Up to 40,000 + Annualised Hours and further benefits



Closing Date: Monday 26

th

May 2025



Interviews will be conducted w/c 2

nd

June 2025



We believe that our strength is not just in our steel but the diversity of our workforce. Our people make the difference.



Are you an experienced electrical engineer looking to step into a technically challenging role with wide-ranging influence?



We're looking for a Specialist Electrical Engineer to join our CRP Engineering team. This role plays a key part in driving the reliability, safety and efficiency of our electrical systems - and is well-suited to someone who combines deep technical knowledge with strong leadership, planning and compliance capability.



What you will do:



As a key member of the CRP engineering team, you'll take the lead on strategic electrical maintenance and engineering activity across site, acting as a subject matter expert for both project and operational requirements. You'll work closely with other disciplines to ensure electrical compliance and integrity are maintained across plant areas and systems.



As the Specialist Electrical Engineer, you'll act as the technical lead for both high-voltage (HV) and low-voltage (LV) systems, supporting complex fault-finding and system enhancements. You'll provide guidance to engineering and maintenance teams, ensuring all work complies with business processes, site standards, and statutory obligations. Ideally, you'll have experience working with HV networks up to 11kV, protection systems, harmonic filtering, LV interconnected systems, and DC systems.



Your day-to-day work will include:


Managing and delivering both planned and unplanned electrical engineering work Developing maintenance strategies and leading failure investigations Acting as a compliance owner for electrical safety standards and systems Supporting development and training of electrical craft and shift teams Liaising with external contractors and suppliers as required Maintaining technical documentation and supporting asset improvement planning Leading or supporting the delivery of improvement projects or small capital works Playing a key role in reliability initiatives and root cause problem solving

You'll act as a technical lead on complex faults and system enhancements, providing guidance to engineering and maintenance teams while ensuring compliance with business processes, site standards and statutory obligations.



What you will need:



You'll need a strong foundation in electrical engineering with the ability to work independently and deliver results in a high-risk environment.



We're looking for:


A degree, HNC or HND in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience) Experience in a heavy industrial or manufacturing setting A strong understanding of electrical regulations, safety rules (e.g. EAWR), and permit systems Experience with high voltage and low voltage equipment, fault finding and protection systems A proactive, analytical mindset and confidence leading compliance activity Strong communication and influencing skills across disciplines and levels

Knowledge of SAP PM, network infrastructure, or relevant ISO/COMAH standards would be beneficial.



Ready to make a difference?



For more information or for an informal discussion please contact: Jon.Taylor@tatasteeleurope.com



What we can offer you



Tata Steel UK offers their employees significant benefits packages. For this role, you will benefit from:



A market competitive salary 35 days holidays per annum Annual Pay Review Quarterly Bonus Scheme - subject to business performance Private Healthcare Scheme (Individual cover) One of the UK's leading defined contribution pension schemes (10% employer contribution / 6% employee contribution)

We also have an extensive list of lifestyle benefits including free onsite parking at all of our sites, an employee assistance programme as well as Employee discount scheme for companies including Vodafone, Jaguar Land Rover and also various local services.



Why us?



Tata Steel is one of the world's top 10 steel producers. The combined group has an annual aggregate crude steel capacity of more than 33 million tonnes with approximately 80,000 employees across four continents. We're part of the Tata Group, one of the largest, most diverse conglomerates in the world with businesses in the UK including Tata Steel, Jaguar Land Rover and Tetley Tea.



Sustainability is at the very heart of what we do and we are dedicated to managing our operations responsibly and to continuously improving our performance. Innovating for tomorrow, making a positive impact today.



Tata Steel in the UK is committed to our ambition of reducing energy consumption and to becoming a carbon neutral steelmaker by 2045, to find out more about our journey click here Stoves cooking less carbon - YouTube

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3092576
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Contract
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Port Talbot, WLS, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned