Electrical Field Engineer

Job Description:

At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what's possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world's most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world. 

Reimagine What's Possible 

As our Maintenance Team in Operations within the Industrial Gases in the UK and Ireland continues to grow, we would like to welcome a Field Electrical Engineer.

Electrical Field Engineers are part of the European Field Maintenance organisation which provides maintenance services to all the Global Operations production facilities in the UK and Ireland (and Europe when required). These services are primarily focused on practical work at the various production plants.
Electrical Field Engineers are responsible for troubleshooting, repair, preventive maintenance, installation and some design of electrical equipment such as rotating machines, static systems and devices.
They will also support construction activities for plant improvement projects and commissioning activities for new plants and additions to existing production plants. Commissioning activities may be in support of both Sale of Gas contracts and Sale of Equipment contracts.
Electrical Field Engineers also provide training for plant based staff on the electrical systems, switching and electrical safety.

About the Team

You will be joining the maintenance team of 20 plus field engineers working across UK and Ireland.

We offer:

* Competitive salary
* On-call allowance
* Annual bonus
* Car
* 26 days annual leave plus UK Public Holidays
* Life Assurance
* Paid sick leave
* Personal accident insurance
* Fitness programme
* Long service awards
* Pension contributions
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Opportunities to grow professionally

As the Field Electrical Engineer, you will:

* Provide technical support for the commissioning of new plant and equipment. Review and verification of correct installation, function checking, and commissioning of new plant electrical equipment, calibration and acceptance of equipment from contractors.
* At all times ensure that the required safety standards are made known and adhered to by those working with them.
* To respond to any major occurrence of electrical breakdown, carry out prompt inspection, analyse the fault, repair and re-commission affected plant and equipment to assure the minimum loss of production.
* Support plants with maintenance according to the Plant Maintenance programme. This could range from routine maintenance or major overhaul maintenance. This will include working on maintenance shutdowns
* Carry out plant modifications according to central design specification, submit any self generated design changes to specialist engineers for approval before implementation. For some projects generate scope, cost and obtain Expenditure Approval and execute the work scope.
* Give advice and assistance to Plant Managers and their staff on maintenance matters as requested, drawing when necessary upon the technical resources and expertise of specialist engineers.
* In association with the Maintenance Systems group, review and update the technical content of the preventive maintenance procedures and to recommend changes where improvements in safety, quality or economy may be effected.

As the Field Electrical Engineer, you already are or have:

* Level 3 external qualification in Electrical Engineering or Completion of recognised electrical apprenticeship or proven skills in this area.
* Problem-solving skills
* Good interpersonal & team working skills is crucial to working in a small team size.
* Strong safety mindset and focus on operating practices.
* Good communication and customer facing skills
* Proactive and self-motivated with a positive attitude to deliver results.
* Computer skills
* Driver's licence

At Air Products, we work in an environment where diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. Come and grow with us! To get back to you on your application in a compliant and fast and productive way - we look forward to receiving your details via the APPLY option on our website or the job board this role is posted on.

We look forward to hearing from you.
Talent Acquisition Team at Air Products

We are the world's largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future. 

At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visit About Air Products