Job Description:

Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer? 

Do you hold strong knowledge of Process Control and Automation with Heavy Industry?

Are you based in or around Port Talbot?

In this hands-on engineering role, you will act as the first line of defense for the Hot Mill—diagnosing electrical faults, troubleshooting PLC systems, maintaining AC/DC drives, and optimising continuous production.

Role: Process Control and Automation 

Location: TATA Steel Port Talbot SA13 2NG, United Kingdom 

Hours: Mon-Fri, Day shifts, 36.5 hours per week 

Rate: £39,265 per annum + 10% Pension

Start: ASAP, but pending the successful result of a medical, which does include a Drug and Alcohol test

Responsibilities:

• Provide a complete range of Engineering activities to optimise production within the Primary Operations work area (Slab Yards and Re-heat furnaces).

• Act as the first point of contact to ensure the continued output of the Hot Mill.

• Diagnose and rectify faults quickly on plant end devices, instrumentation, control systems, and electrical control systems of DC & AC drives and motors.

• Issue permits on electrical systems once authorized and competent.

• Ensure strict compliance with all Health and Safety requirements and implement the company Health and Safety Policy and relevant statutory duties.

• React to engineering, quality, and safety issues as they arise in a timely and effective manner.

• Actively contribute to all activities aimed at improving plant performance.

Essential requirements:

• Completed an approved Apprenticeship with a minimum of NVQ Level 3 Electrical (or equivalent).

• Proven experience in a relevant position with a willingness to undertake further development and training.

• Demonstrated good technical knowledge, along with specific knowledge and experience of fault finding and electrical systems/perimeter.

• Strong knowledge and working experience with PLC programs, instrumentation, and control systems.

• Good understanding of electrical control systems of DC & AC drives and motors.

• Flexibility to work overtime around breakdowns and planned maintenance periods.

Desirable requirements:

• Advanced knowledge and experience working on PLC programs to diagnose faults and work on plant end devices and instrumentation.

• Experience with HMI development and networks.

• Low voltage authorization.

• Specific experience on DC and AC control and drives packages.

• Direct experience working with Furnace and gas systems.

Benefits:

• 35 days holidays per annum

• Annual Pay Review

• Annual Bonus Scheme (subject to business performance)

• One of the UK’s leading defined contribution pension schemes (10% employer contribution / 6% employee contribution)

• Private Healthcare Scheme 

• Free onsite parking at all sites

• Employee assistance programme

• Exclusive online services including restaurant, local, and national retail discounts

All applicants are subject to vetting checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, medical check and reference check