Electrical Site Engineer

Job Description

Role : Electrical Site Engineer

Location : Suffolk

Salary : Competitive - up to £46,000

Job Type : Permanent

About the Company :

This organisation specialises in delivering low-carbon energy solutions through the operation and maintenance of industrial biomass and electric heating systems. With a strong commitment to safety, reliability, and environmental performance, the company operates multiple sites across the UK and invests in continuous improvement through hands-on engineering expertise.

The team is collaborative, safety-driven, and focused on maintaining high operational standards to help clients decarbonise their energy needs.

About the Role :

As a Biomass Site Engineer (Electrical), you will be responsible for planned and reactive maintenance, troubleshooting, and electrical repairs on biomass and electric heating plants and associated equipment. Your role includes managing biomass fuel supply logistics, overseeing subcontractors, ensuring compliance with HSEQ standards, and supporting optimal system performance.

This role involves working on-site with occasional travel to other company locations for training or business purposes and includes participation in an on-call rota to respond to site emergencies or outages.

Key Responsibilities :

• Carry out electrical repairs, maintenance, and upgrades on biomass and electric heating systems.
• Conduct planned maintenance, inspections, testing, and record keeping in compliance with statutory regulations and industry standards.
• Monitor and optimize continuous operation of electrical systems, including metering equipment adjustments.
• Respond promptly to call outs during outages or emergencies, including remote performance monitoring during out-of-hours periods.
• Produce detailed reports and photographic records of inspections, maintenance, and repairs.
• Assist in subcontractor management, site permits, and coordination of maintenance or capital works.
• Facilitate biomass fuel supply, including receiving deliveries, fuel testing, and handling using a telehandler.
• Promote and maintain high standards of health, safety, environmental, and quality (HSEQ) compliance.
• Escalate serious HSEQ issues to Site Manager as needed.
• Maintain accurate electronic records of fuel supply, maintenance, testing, HSEQ incidents, and audits via online systems.
• Monitor feed water and emissions quality to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Liaise effectively with client engineering and maintenance teams to maintain strong working relationships.
• Support excellent site housekeeping, tool management, and stock control.

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If you are an experienced electrical engineer with a passion for biomass and renewable energy systems, and you thrive in a hands-on, safety-driven environment, this is a great opportunity to develop your career with a growing company committed to sustainability and operational excellence.

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