Electrical Supervisor

Do you share our passion of renewable energy for a greener and sustainable future?

We are currently looking to recruit an Electrical Supervisors on a Permanent basis to join the team covering the UK and Ireland.  

How can you make a difference?

The main purpose of the Electrical Supervisor role is to provide electrical expertise during the installation and finishing phase of our projects in order to prepare the Wind Turbine Generator or Wind Farm for commissioning. 

What will you be doing? 

Key responsibilities for this role include: 

• Inspect, control and supervise the respective electrical installations inside and adjacent to a Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) according to the relevant instructions for the WTG, including any Technical Notifications and Safety Alerts
• Control and supervisor all activities relating to the installation and connection of the SCADA communication system.  Moreover, the SCADA system must be prepared for commissioning by energisation and verification of telecom connections prior for the commissioning of the first WTG.
• Ensuring that all installation and finishing activities comply with general Nordex HSE regulations and specific HSE regulations for construction sites.
• All electrical work carried out on-site must be performed with respect to the five basic electrical safety rules.
• Ensuring pro-active quality throughout the installation and finishing process
• Assisting the site manager in QG1 inspections on delivery to the site
• Performing the Q-Gate 23 checklist, by applying the respective quality checklist
• Participating actively at daily and weekly site meetings organised by the site Manager.
• During the commissioning and testing phase this role may also supervise and control any subcontractor activities to ensure timely results
• Co-ordinating with the Site Manager regarding the activities related to the switch-on and switch-off operations. 
• Ensuring all personnel are clear off WTG’s prior to switching operations.
• Conducting quality deviations occurring during installation and finishing

What are we looking for? 

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in working with WTG’s and be certified as a qualified electrician or qualified electrical worker. 

You will have experience with low, medium and high voltage component systems and have switching operation authorisation. 

You will have completed GWO approved training in Working at Heights, Manual Handling, First Aid and Fire Awareness and have also completed Rescue at Heights training.  IOSH and NEBOSH qualifications would also be desirable. 

You will have the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and engineers and display systematic problem solving and safety orientated behaviour.

The successful candidate must be able to lead a team when required and can explain complex technical issues to clients, customers and our teams.  Computer literacy, especially with MS office packages is also critical to this role. 

This role will require the successful candidate to have the motivation to work on remote sites across the UK & Ireland and you will be away from home approximately 60% in time of the year. 

This role also requires you to have a full UK/EU Driving Licence and to be physically fit as you will be required to climb WTG’s (Chester step test)

What we can offer you?

Time Off 🤸  33 days including bank holidays. After two years continual service you will be entitled to an additional day‘s holiday per annum (Maximum 5 days). Plus an extra day off for your birthday

Health & Wellbeing 🧠 Employee Assistance Programme (offering therapy sessions), Bike2Work Scheme, Paid Eye tests & contribution towards Glasses, Company Sick pay scheme. Private Healthcare available via salary sacrifice

Volunteering 🌎 2 paid working days per calendar year to carry out volunteering activities in your local community.

Family friendly 👨‍👩‍👦 Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave. Compassionate Leave, and Life Insurance.

Memberships 📚 Nordex will reimburse the cost of one annual professional subscription fee to one professional institution relevant to your work.

Celebrate🎉 Long Service Awards at 5, 10, 15 + years Service

Flexible 💼 flexible working hours and hybrid working arrangements available.

Recruitment Process

The closing date for this role is Friday 28th March 2025, however, please be aware that this role could close early if we receive an overwhelming response.

The first stage of the recruitment process requires you to submit your CV via the Apply Now button.  The recruitment team will then review your application and be in touch to confirm if you have been successful in reaching the next stage of the process. 

Interviews for this role are due to take place in ealy April 2025.

We appreciate all the applications we receive and will be in touch with you as soon as we can, so please watch out for our emails or phone calls (which maybe from a withheld number)

Nordex Values, Diversity & Inclusion

Here at Nordex we interact with a variety of people and cultures. Our values of Integrity, Respect, Colleagueship, and Ownership are the unifying force for all departments and regions around the world, these are the standards we walk by. 

Our mission is to offer cutting edge, reliable products, and services, generating value for our customers and stakeholders​ …. All whilst protecting the environment.

Join the #TEAMNORDEX and shape the future of energy with us.