Location: Remote/Hybrid with expected travel to High Marnham
Timescales: Immediate
GeoPura designs and implements decarbonised energy services using zero-emission fuels. Through the provision of innovative technology and commercial solutions, we aim to enable the decarbonisation of our global economy. GeoPura has a particular interest in developing fuel cell power generation products, low-carbon hydrogen production, and hydrogen carrier technologies and methods. Working in partnership with Siemens Energy to provide this delivery of renewable, zero-emission energy, GeoPura is growing at a significant pace. With experience in providing zero-emissions power to a wide range of industries – from construction to film and TV production, to outdoor events – GeoPura harnesses hydrogen technology to generate and distribute the vast amount of clean energy required for widespread decarbonisation. Current clients of GeoPura include Netflix, BBC, HS2 and Balfour Beatty.
GeoPura is looking for a highly skilled Principal Electrical Engineer to join their team and provide expert support for their electrolyser facility in High Marnham.
You’ll work on cutting-edge projects that push the boundaries of sustainable energy, directly contributing to decarbonising various industries.
Responsibilities:
- Read and understand technical specifications and customers’ requirements
- Develop and review Electrical and project documentation such as Cable Calculations and Selectivity studies (using OEM Software), Load lists, Lighting Calculations (DIALux and RELux), Cable, Load and Block Line Diagrams (BLD’s), Single Line Diagrams (SLD’s), Termination Diagrams, Cable Routing Diagrams, Equipment General arrangement Drawings, Datasheets, User Requirement Specifications (URS), Control Philosophies and Functional Design Specifications (FDS)
- Develop and Review design packages for electrical systems and equipment (i.e., Power & Distribution Transformers, generators, high voltage/low voltage switchgear / Motor Control Center (MCC), distribution network, control equipment, power outlets etc.) including drawings, datasheets, detail scope of work, calculations, Bill of Material / Quantity and preliminary cost estimates, Hazardous Area Classification and power System Study
- Ensure Electrical systems and main plant equipment used in design are safe, reliable, cost-effective and conforms to clients, specifications, all applicable electrical codes, and engineering standards.
- Compile technical file to support certification against appropriate directives.
- Ensure all interfaces with other engineering disciplines and department are properly executed
- Liaise with clients and be able to provide technical solutions and specific contract requirements
- Carry out detailed site surveys for electrical equipment and installations
- Liaise with the vendors and evaluate technical aspects of vendor quotations and make recommendations
- Review and respond to technical and site queries
- Provide technical assurance for electrical discipline deliverables for projects.
- Ability to provide technical supervision to junior engineers and draughtspersons.
- Work to tight deadlines to ensure contracts are completed within time and budget
- Report progress to project team/engineering manager and advise of any scope changes to capture any Engineering Change Notices as and when required
- Review contractor Change Notices to ensure the scope is required and complies with the project codes and standards and is within budget and schedule constraints.
- Provide cost estimate support to Projects for Electrical, Instrumentation and Control systems
- Involve and participate in document standardization, good practices of engineering design and development tools
- Work closely with Engineering Team during the project to ensure facility integrity in terms of HSE
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, preferably Chartered with IET/IEEE
- Significant experience in Electrical engineering within process systems (e.g. Oil & Gas/Energy/Petrochem/Pharmaceuticals)
- Competency in reading and understand technical drawings such as BLDs, SLDs, control panel schematics, loop drawings, and P&ID drawings
- A valid CSCS card would be preferred but not essential
Competencies:
- Extensive experience in design, engineering and construction
- Engineer must be familiar with IEEE, ANSI, IEC and other International electrical standards, best practices and value practices
- Experience of designing ATEX installations and equipment (CompEx training is preferable but not essential)
- Experience in project execution in accordance with client’s and worldwide industrial standards
- Planning and organisational skills
- Proficient with AutoCAD 2D and 3D (Auto Cad Plant 3D) (preferable but not essential)
- Experience of OEM cable calculation software
- MCC/Control panel design knowledge
- Must be willing/adaptable to working within an energetic reactive team environment, ability to think outside of the box and work within a close team
What we will give you in return:
- A competitive salary
- Annual Bonus Scheme
- Up to 8% matched pension contribution
- 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (holiday entitlement also raises 1 day per year of service, capped at 30 days)
- Enhanced sick pay
- Enhanced family leave pay
- A career within a rapidly growing company
- Private healthcare and dental cover
- Death in Service Benefit at 4x base salary
- Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health Advantage
- Bike2Work Scheme
- Exposure to exciting projects within film, TV and other sectors working to decarbonise their operations
To apply, please contact recruitment@geopura.com with your CV.
