Are you an experienced Duty Holder with 11KV expertise, looking for a new challenge? Have you spent years in one company, mastering your craft, only to find that your career vision is clouded—like developing "knowledge cataracts"—because you've been seeing the same problems, the same systems, and the same solutions over and over again?

It's time for a fresh perspective.

Why This Role Matters

At our Plaistow and Thames refinery sites, electrical infrastructure isn't just important—it's mission-critical. We need a leader who thrives in high-stakes environments, where electrical reliability and efficiency directly impact production success. You won't just maintain our systems—you'll shape the future of our electrical strategy, ensuring the refinery continues to operate safely, efficiently, and at the cutting edge of engineering best practices.

This is not just another job. This is a career-defining opportunity for an ambitious electrical engineer who is ready to take ownership, drive change, and bring fresh energy to our business.

What You'll Be Doing

✅ Take Full Accountability: As the Duty Holder, you will be responsible for our entire electrical network up to 11KV, overseeing medium and low voltage systems that keep our operations running.

✅ Lead, Train, and Mentor: You'll develop and coach engineers to become Senior Authorised Persons in Medium Voltage switching and power generation.

✅ Future-Proof Our Electrical Systems: You will drive strategic improvements and capital investment decisions in transformers, switchgear, motors, VFDs, MCCs, and more, ensuring our long-term operational success.

✅ Be the Hands-On Expert: When electrical challenges arise, your expertise will be critical in guiding and assisting the team in troubleshooting and problem-solving.

✅ Project Leadership: Manage and deliver electrical infrastructure projects up to £1M, ensuring we meet deadlines, budgets, and safety standards.

✅ Compliance & Best Practice: You will ensure we exceed industry standards, meet regulatory compliance, and implement world-class maintenance strategies (RCA, FMEA) to enhance system reliability.

Who We're Looking For

🔹 A Proven Duty Holder with deep expertise in electrical systems up to 11KV, including power generation.
🔹 A Leader & Mentor who has managed electrical personnel and thrives on developing talent.
🔹 A Fresh Thinker who sees beyond "how things have always been done" and brings new ideas, new approaches, and continuous improvement.
🔹 A Problem-Solver who isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves and get involved in hands-on technical challenges.
🔹 A Strategic Mindset with experience in capital investment planning, project management, and electrical network optimisation.
🔹 An Expert in Compliance with strong knowledge of electrical regulations, maintenance methodologies, and safety best practices.

What You'll Need

✔ BS Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) from an accredited university.
✔ Strong experience with PLCs, variable frequency drives, and automation.
✔ A track record of successfully managing electrical infrastructure in a complex industrial environment.

Why Join Us?

🚀 Break Free from Stagnation - If you've been stuck in the same company for years, repeating the same challenges, this is your chance to reset your perspective and reinvigorate your career.
🏆 Make a Real Impact - Your expertise will be pivotal in shaping our future, influencing key decisions, and driving operational excellence.
💡 Innovate & Lead - We are looking for a fresh set of eyes to challenge the norm, bring new energy, and set new standards in electrical engineering.
📈 Career Acceleration - This is an opportunity to step into a role where your contributions are recognised, your ideas are valued, and your career can truly thrive.

Ready for a Fresh Start?

If you're an experienced electrical engineer who's ready to break free from routine, gain new perspectives, and take on a career-defining challenge, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and bring fresh energy to an essential, high-impact role