Electrical Engineer

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Role: Electrical Engineer
Salary: Competitive
Location: Chirk
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
Kronospan has an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Engineer with a minimum 5 years experience working within the manufacturing sector to join the team based in Chirk, North Wales. This is a full time, permanent position offering a competitive salary.
At Kronospan we pride ourselves on delivering “Wood Perfected” and have invested in innovation since 1897.  As the world leader in the production of wood based panel products, we are seeking a loyal, ambitious and passionate individual who can add real value to the Engineering and Maintenance team.
The Electrical Engineer Role:
- Reporting to the Rawboard Senior Electrical Engineer, you will be tasked with providing electrical expertise to optimise output from £multi-million, industry leading processes.
- Provide electrical design, installation and commissioning support to revenue / small capital projects and be creative in order to find effective solutions.
- Provide second level support to maintenance teams in reactive maintenance situations.
- Using your experience and knowledge, you will minimise unplanned downtime by providing solutions to complex electrical engineering challenges.
- Assist in the development of the site's electrical skills base.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience required by the Electrical Engineer
- Candidates preferably will be degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or be HND qualified with extensive experience including a management / supervisory role.
- Experience of working in a manufacturing environment is essential.
- Good understanding of relevant legislation and the implementation of statutory duties to ensure compliance including relevant safety documentation.
Electrical EngineerCore Skills
- Be able to demonstrate relevant knowledge of LV distribution systems, Motor Control Centres / Control Panels and electrical installation from within a process or manufacturing environment.
- Have experience with PLC's, preferably Siemens S5 & S7, automation systems, instrumentation and SCADA RSView / Wonderware.
- Full knowledge of safe systems of work.
- Ability to implement and sustain electrical maintenance programmes across the site.
- Service Provider & contractor management experience and the ability to build relationships with key suppliers.
Just some of what we are able to offer includes
- Attractive salary
- Exciting and challenging work
- Continued training, support and career development
- The opportunity to work with and learn from, industry leading people who are committed to excellence
If you have an enthusiastic can do mentality and a willingness to challenge yourself in order to push your learning and progress your career as a  Electrical Engineer please click ‘Apply’ below.
No Agencies please, if you are an agency please respect our policy of no cold calling.