Electrical Maintenance Technician in Sheffield
Job Description
Reed Engineering & Manufacturing are working with a leading engineering & manufacturing company.
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About the Role
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We are seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a leading heavy engineering manufacturing operation. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and improving a wide range of electrical systems and production equipment, ensuring maximum plant availability, reliability, and safety within a heavy industrial environment.
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Key Responsibilities
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- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on plant equipment.
- Diagnose and repair electrical faults on production machinery and ancillary equipment.
- Maintain motors, drives, inverters, PLCs, control panels, instrumentation, and process control systems.
- Perform fault finding on electrical, automation, and control systems.
- Support continuous improvement activities to enhance machinery performance and reduce downtime.
- Participate in breakdown investigations and root cause analysis.
- Assist with installation, commissioning, and modification of plant equipment.
- Ensure all maintenance activities are completed in accordance with site health and safety procedures.
- Accurately complete maintenance records using the site's CMMS system.
- Support shutdowns, projects, and capital investment activities when required.
- Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to maximise operational efficiency.
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Essential Requirements
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- Time-served Electrical Engineering apprenticeship.
- NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, HNC, or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering.
- Previous electrical maintenance experience within a heavy manufacturing, process, or industrial environment.
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
- Experience working with:\n
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- Three-phase electrical systems
- Motors and motor controls
- Variable Speed Drives (VSDs)
- PLC-controlled machinery
- Electrical distribution systems
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- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and engineering drawings.
- Knowledge of electrical health and safety regulations.
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Desirable Requirements
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- Experience within steel manufacturing, rolling mills, foundries, metals processing, or heavy industry.
- Siemens S7, Allen Bradley, or Mitsubishi PLC knowledge.
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
- High voltage (HV) switching experience.
- Experience with SCADA and automation systems.
- IOSH or NEBOSH qualification.
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Key Skills
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- Electrical fault finding
- PLC diagnostics
- Industrial automation
- Preventative maintenance
- Root cause analysis
- Continuous improvement
- Problem solving
- Communication and teamwork
- Health & Safety compliance
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The role also includes pension, competitive holidays, bonus etcÂ