Senior Electrical Engineer

Job Summary: The primary function of the role is to provide technical electrical engineering expertise within the Maintenance Department and to provide support to the site maintenance engineers in relation to the integrity and security of the site electrical infrastructure and compliance with legislative requirements with regard to the operational safety and maintenance of the site electrical systems. An additional responsibility for the role is to participate in the delivery of major capital and operating expense projects utilising IPP project procedures. The Senior Electrical Engineer will develop and approve the technical electrical project scopes and manage electrically biased projects. About Us Established since 1929, ALVANCE British Aluminium, part of the GFG Alliance, owns and operates the last remaining aluminium production plant (smelter) in the UK and a connected hydropower electricity generation station located on the slopes of Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain. A combination or renewable energy sources makes this site one of the greenest metal production plants in the country Working with Us We work collaboratively with high energy and ambition to develop sustainable growth plans for our business, our future and our careers.
We are committed to uncompromising levels of safety, strong customer-centricity and diversity. Our people are our greatest asset. If your true passion in life is to help create a better world through the work that you do, we would encourage you to think about Alvance British Aluminium, part of GFG Alliance You will have the opportunity to thrive, make a difference and leave a legacy to both industry and society. Duties

• Provide technical authority for electrical systems across the smelter.
• Support the safe operation and maintenance of substations, motors, drives, UPS systems, control systems, overhead cranes
• Maintain reliable power supply to potlines, cast house, carbon plant, utilities and auxiliary plant areas.
• Support power system isolations and permitting and reenergisation.
• Troubleshoot power system and control systems issues.

Electrical safety and compliance

• Act as a senior technical resource for electrical safety across the site.
• Ensure electrical work complies with site standards, statutory regulations, arc-flash requirements and industry best practice.
• Participate in incident investigations, risk assessments, audits, HAZOPs and safety reviews.
• Promote a strong electrical safety culture across engineering, operations, maintenance and contractor teams.

Reliability, Maintenance and Asset Improvement:

• Lead reliability improvement projects for critical electrical assets.
• Analyse failures, repeat defects and unplanned outages using RCA and structured problem-solving methods.
• Develop and improve preventive, predictive and condition-based maintenance strategies.
• Create long-term asset management plans for critical electrical infrastructure.
• Identify obsolescence risks and develop practical upgrade or replacement plans.
• Manage electrically biased engineering development and upgrade projects from concept and design through to installation, testing, commissioning and closeout.
• Ensure engineering changes are implemented with stakeholder agreement and comply with relevant engineering standards and legislative requirements.

Operational support and breakdown response

• Provide senior electrical engineering support during plant breakdowns and outages
• Coordinate technical response using internal teams, OEMs, contractors and specialist service providers.
• Provide clear technical advice to production and maintenance teams during high-pressure operational events.
• Participate in out-of-hours support or escalation arrangements where required.

Automation, controls and digital systems interface

• Work closely with automation and control systems teams on PLC, HMI, SCADA, protection relay and power monitoring interfaces.
• Ensure electrical systems are properly integrated with plant control, alarm, interlock and functional safety requirements.

Technical leadership

• Provide technical guidance to electrical engineers, maintenance supervisors, electricians, technicians and contractors.
• Mentor junior engineers and support the development of electrical competence across the site.
• Maintain electrical documentation, including single-line diagrams, protection settings, asset registers, maintenance standards and engineering records.
• Lead technical reviews and communicate complex electrical issues clearly to operational and senior leadership teams.

What we are looking for: Essential

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Significant experience in heavy industry, preferably mining, metals, power generation, utilities, oil and gas, chemicals or large-scale manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution systems.
• Experience with transformers, switchgear, protection relays, motors, VSDs, substations and industrial power systems.
• Ability to read and interpret single-line diagrams, schematics, protection drawings and electrical layouts.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety, isolation, switching and permit-to-work systems.
• Experience delivering or supporting electrical capital projects and commissioning activities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence operations, maintenance, contractors and leadership.

Desirable

• Experience with electrical reliability, maintenance strategy, fault investigation and root cause analysis.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, CMMS and similar systems.
• Knowledge of PLC, HMI, SCADA, power monitoring systems.
• Experience managing contractors, OEMs and specialist electrical service providers

Hours of Work

• Monday- Thursday: 0800 - 1630
• Friday: 0800 - 1300

CLOSING DATE: Friday 12th June 2026 INTERVIEW DATES: w/c 22nd June 2026 Benefits and Reward

• Relocation Package
• Bonus Salary

We can offer you the opportunity to be part of a strong and talented team, taking part in rewarding work, with supported learning and development, along with an excellent work-life balance. For your commitment, drive and outstanding performance you will be rewarded with

• Competitive Salary
• Responsibility payment, Annual Callout and annualised hours payment
• 25 days annual leave
• 8 public holidays
• Bonus Scheme - 15% of annual salary up to two times the target.
• Company pension contribution from 4% up to 9%
• AVIVA Life Assurance (6 times the salary)
• BHSF Cash Health Care Plan
• Onsite Gym and access to a variety of Employee wellness initiatives
• Employee Assistance Program
• Education Support Grant, £1000 for each child in university paid annually
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Employee Reward and recognition programme
• Employee Discounts – Inclusive rewards (Salary sacrifice scheme, discounts, cashback

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Relocation assistance
• Sick pay
• UK visa sponsorship

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fort William PH33 6TH: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (preferred)

Work Location: In person