Electrical maintenance technician

Company: WorleyParsons
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Location: Whitby
Job Description:

Job Title: Technical Maintenance Operative – Electrical

Location: Whitby

Rotation: 8 on 6 off

Duration: 5 months

Start Date: 27/4/26

Worley is looking to engage a highly motivated and experienced individual to join the Site Team on a project within the UK.

Responsibilities

  • Shift work covering days and nights on an 8/6 rotation
  • Co-operate with other work stream and operational team members to coordinate work efforts and ensure activities are sequenced correctly
  • Carry out examinations under the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) Scheme for the mine to ensure compliance with legislation
  • Install and maintain electrical infrastructure including temporary systems as required by the project and in accordance with relevant regulations
  • Safely isolate LV equipment
  • Systematically fault find and repair defective equipment
  • Ensure the appropriate standards of housekeeping are maintained
  • Provide written reports each shift to line management detailing all work carried out with test results and follow up recommendations, recording any tests, inspections and defects
  • Ensure compliance with regulations, codes and rules, company instructions, RAMS and working instructions with regard to health and safety
  • Work to manufacturer’s recommendations on all equipment and systems
  • Immediately rectify or stop any operation or work activity that does not comply with or is not being operated in accordance with, the applicable safe operating procedure
  • Understand the environmental constraints of operating within the North York Moors National Park and operate the treatment plants in an environmentally responsible manner
  • Take a supporting role in the site Health & Safety performance, including safety inspections, plant area responsibilities, take part in Health & Safety meetings and forums
  • Report any Health, Safety and Environmental observations, near misses, accidents or incidents to the Superintendent or Manager
  • Assist elsewhere on site as required

Required Experience, Qualifications & Certification

  • NVQ Level 3 Engineering Maintenance or equivalent recognized Electrical apprenticeship
  • Knowledge of Electricity at Work regulations 1989 and relevant legislation pertaining to work undertaken
  • Ability to analyze and interpret technical procedures and documentation
  • Ability to understand drawings and diagrams
  • Strong communication, networking, collaboration and well-developed team-working skills, especially in multi-discipline and multi-cultural teams
  • Have an ‘Incident Free’ mind-set, and be a role model for the project team and contractors alike
  • Demonstrate excellent teamwork skills, being able to work with the various sub-teams to resolve issues and reach decisions that are in the best interests of the integrated project team
  • Demonstrate a logical systematic approach to work, show initiative, demonstrate resilience, and accept accountability
  • Display a positive ethical behaviour
  • A full UK driving license is required for this role
  • BS7671 Wiring Regulations
  • Experience in PLC’s advantageous
  • A good understanding of process engineering specifically water treatment plants, oil purification and gas generators
  • Experience in installation, operation, testing and maintenance of electrical equipment (switchgear, transformers, PLC’s and VFD’s)
  • Evidence of Safe Isolation of electrical systems within the scope of your appointment and voltage restriction
  • Experience operating Switchgear, associated infrastructure and control systems

Equal Employment Opportunity

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.

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Posted: April 18th, 2026