Overview
Position Title: Electrical Engineer
Company: Selfridges
Location: Salford, UK
Job Description:
We are looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer with the passion and motivation to contribute to innovative, industry-leading projects. The Electrical Engineer will collaborate with a variety of colleagues across Project Teams from Engineering and Product Development to Implementation and Manufacturing. In addition to being a team player, our ideal candidate is a self-motivated problem solver who finds pragmatic solutions to highly technical challenges.
Responsibilities:
- Have clear understanding of Selfridges electrical systems through the maintenance and testing of components
- Research and design components for electrical equipment and systems for use in commercial, retail industries
- Deliver the maintenance and installation of electrical and emergency lighting equipment, components, and systems
- Inspect and observe facilities to evaluate the efficacy and quality of electrical systems, lighting components and products
- Devise testing methods and properties to confirm the functionality of electrical and emergency lighting components and systems
- Develop electrical and emergency lighting products and systems to meet Selfridges specifications
- Research and test manufacturing and maintenance processes; develop innovative ways to improve or modify current methods
- Conduct research to collect and analyze data to create reports about ongoing maintenance
- Communicate electrical and emergency lighting engineering information across teams and departments to facilitate successful completion of planned preventative maintenance
- Troubleshoot to solve unforeseen problems with product design or implementation
- Maintain detailed database to catalog products and component parts
- Expand professional and technical knowledge of leading-edge developments in electrical engineering through participation in professional organizations, networking events, and educational workshops
- Review industry publications to maintain a current perspective on the electrical and lighting engineering field
- Deliver a shift night and day service to provide lighting and emergency lighting maintenance to Selfridges London buildings.
- Complete allocated work efficiently to the highest standard/Current Regs including
- Planned Preventative Maintenance
- Perform minor electrical repairs as necessary
- Implement preventative maintenance measures
- Maintain inventory of repair equipment and supplies
- Complete inspections of buildings with Facilities Managers
- Respond quickly in the event of an emergency, notify appropriate personnel and follow safety protocol
- Perform other maintenance duties as requested
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or similar field
- Previous work experience in electrical engineering or related position
- Experience with PAT Testing
- Follow NICEIC compliance Regulations
- Experience with Electrical Fault Diagnosis
- Experience in new Electrical Lighting Installations
- Ability to write clearly about highly technical subject matter
- Thorough understanding of electronic systems and component materials
- Capacity to analyze a problem from multiple perspectives and explore creative solutions
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Strong public speaking and interpersonal skills
- High attention to detail with a desire for excellence
About Selfridges
Our business was founded by American entrepreneur Harry Gordon Selfridge in 1909 and is widely regarded as the first and best example of a modern department store.