Electrical And Automation Engineer

Electrical and Automation Engineer
Location: Sheffield
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Our client operates globally, working from raw materials to finished product within metals production. They are now looking to recruit an Electrical and Automation Engineer to report into the Engineering Service Manager and play a vital role in delivering complex product solutions throughout the full product lifecycle. You will be responsible for the electrical / Automation Engineering of a specific portion of a product or project.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Specifying the electrical, instrumentation and control requirements for mechanical / fluids equipment on projects
• Produce technically compliant and cost-effective design documentation; drawings, specifications, calculations, manuals etc. for a specific area/equipment and meet project requirements and company operating procedures / statutory obligations.
• Ensure that the design and documentation of electrical equipment is produced to the required standards, within budget and agreed time scales.
• Provide technical support to ensure that equipment is manufactured, tested, installed and commissioned in accordance with the design and operational requirements, either from the office or at site
• Develop, maintain and cultivate relationships with Clients, Suppliers, Sub Contractors to ensure successful execution of the project, future business.
• Site support and commissioning of some products and equipment on clients sites.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Ideally candidates will hold a relevant degree and Chartered Engineering Status. However, this is not an essential requirement.
• Experience of project engineering and the project lifecycle from sales through to installation & commissioning from a specific electrical / Automation Engineering view.
• Strong ability within machine design and instrumentation
• Sizing and application of motors to optimise machine design
• Knowledge of safety systems for industrial control
• Proficient user of Eplan
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and requirements
• An understanding of Project Management, Planning, Procurement, Sales and R&D disciplines is desirable.
• Must have current UK Driving License, as well as the right to live and work in the UK and travel internationally without restrictions, if required, occasionally at short notice.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.