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Senior Electrical Engineer

Power Generation

Newcastle

Permanent ⁄ £60000 - £65000

Updated December 29, 2009

Contour Global is seeking to expand its Engineering team with highly motivated individuals seeking an opportunity to provide business critical services to Combined Heat and Power and Cogeneration power businesses.
You will be expected to provide electrical engineering services and support to ContourGlobal's CHP power project development and acquisition teams as well as its operating power plant assets. These services and support are provided by: evaluating, organizing and implementing new and/or upgrade projects; interfacing with other disciplines, both internal and external to ContourGlobal; preparing schedules, estimates, requests for proposals and budgets for project tasks; taking a leadership role in the resolution of major technical issues related to the design and operation of electrical equipment and systems; conducting technical due diligence of potential asset acquisitions; and participating in operational troubleshooting involving corrective actions, root cause analysis and resolution, as required.

Who we're looking for
Experience with conceptual engineering, design, construction, testing, commissioning, and operation of power plants, high and extra high voltage substations/switchyards utilizing Gas Insulated Switchgear. Candidates from the Power Generation, oil, gas, chemical or process industry will be considered for this role.

A track recordin the preparation of proposals to prospective clients including preparation of scope of work and list of deliverables, preparation of man-hour estimates and project schedules.
Strong supervisory, technical and leadership skills, including the development and scoping of complex power engineering projects.
Demonstrated knowledge of the application of international industry codes and standards as related to plant, substation and T&E system electrical equipment. You will be expected to travel globally for this role which is based in Newcastle.

About our client
Contour Global develops, acquires and operates electric power and district heating businesses around the globe. Working closely with governments, development banks and multinational clients, it takes a "client first" approach to power project development, utilizing internal technical and commercial capabilities to rapidly evaluate and implement new development, repowering of older energy assets and the acquisition of existing operations. Their UK office is based in Newcsstle, with extensive travel required globally.

What's on offer
Competitivebasic salary plus exec package and bonus, relocation

Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on 0191 223 5050. Job Ref: 13012906
Your application will be sent to Gavin Cheadle.