High Voltage Engineer in Trostre

Hi,

Are you an experienced High Voltage Engineer? Do you consider yourself highly skilled and an asset to a busy engineering team? Are you based in or around Trostre (SA14)?

We have a full-time permanent opportunity available within our Tata Packaging department at Tata Steel. This role is ideal for someone with in-depth electrical engineering knowledge, strong leadership skills, and a proactive approach to maintaining and improving high voltage infrastructure.

Role: High Voltage Engineer

Location: TATA Steel Trostre (SA14)

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience

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

Responsibilities:

• Manage the inspection, maintenance, and development of HV and LV electrical distribution networks (33kV to 230Vdc).

• Lead and develop onsite HV/LV inspection, testing, and maintenance teams.

• Manage budgets of approximately 1m.

• Fulfil duties of Deputy High Voltage Engineer in Charge, representing the site internally and externally.

• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental legislation and Tata Steel standards.

• Act as the primary interface with National Grid, managing permits and works on site.

• Shape capital investment (CAPEX) and SRE plans for HV equipment replacement.

• Support shutdowns, start-ups, and fault response via a best-endeavours call-out system.

• Drive continuous improvement through audits, reviews, and Management of Change.

Essential requirements:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience in an industrial/manufacturing setting.

• Proven experience managing and maintaining high-voltage distribution systems, ideally in heavy industry.

• Strong working knowledge of electrical safety, compliance, and risk assessment.

• Experience leading teams, managing contractors, and influencing stakeholders at all levels.

• Ability to manage budgets and long-term asset planning.

• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to represent the site with regulators and network operators.

Benefits:

• 35 days holiday per annum

• Advice and editing on your current CV

• Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role

• Paid holiday

• Chance to receive 300 for referring a friend

• Competitive rates of pay

Does this role sound interesting? Apply today and a member of the team will be in contact if you meet our requirements.