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Electrical Engineering Supervisor
SPX Flow
AnyAbbey Hey
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTIONThe purpose of the Electrical Installation Supervisor role is to contribute to successful project execution by coordinating, supervising and verifying electrical installation activities associated with SPX FLOW process systems.The Electrical Installation Supervisor supports projects during preparation, installation and pre-commissioning phases and ensures that electrical systems are installed safely, efficiently and in compliance with project specifications, customer requirements and applicable standards.Working closely with the Project Manager, Electrical Engineering team, Automation Engineers and the Installation & Commissioning (I&C) team, the job holder acts as SPX’s technical authority for electrical installation activities on site.The Electrical Installation Supervisor coordinates electrical subcontractors, verifies installation quality, supports safe energisation of equipment and ensures electrical systems are ready for commissioning.Depending on project size and execution model, the job holder may act as:Electrical Installation SupervisorElectrical Installation CoordinatorElectrical Pre-Commissioning EngineerThe role requires frequent travel to SPX FLOW and supplier workshops and customer sites within Europe and internationally.PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe Electrical Installation Supervisor complies with SPX FLOW project execution processes and contributes to project delivery within the agreed schedule, quality and safety parameters.Responsibilities span design preparation, installation execution and electrical pre-commissioning activities.Project Preparation and Installation PlanningThe Electrical Installation Supervisor supports project preparation by:Reviewing project scope and contractual responsibilities related to electrical installationReviewing customer electrical specifications and applicable local regulationsParticipating in site surveys and constructability reviewsPreparing RFQs and technical specifications for electrical installation contractorsEvaluating installation suppliers together with project and supply chain teamsReviewing installation material requirements and contractor BOMsCoordinating electrical installation activities with project managers, planners and engineering teamsSupplier and Workshop ActivitiesThe Electrical Installation Supervisor may be required to:Attend supplier workshops to inspect electrical control panels and equipmentConfigure equipment such as VFDs, PLC and switchesParticipate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) of control panels and electrical equipmentVerify wiring quality, labelling and compliance with electrical drawingsSupport electrical assembly and skid wiring activities within SPX mechanical workshops where requiredEnsure electrical equipment delivered to site is compliant and ready for installationElectrical Installation SupervisionThe Electrical Installation Supervisor is responsible for coordinating and supervising electrical installation activities during site execution.The focus of this phase is to ensure electrical installation work is performed safely, in accordance with project drawings, specifications and applicable standards, and that installation quality meets SPX FLOW and customer requirements.This includes:Acting as the primary technical authority for electrical installation matters on siteInterpreting electrical drawings, standards and specifications and resolving installation queriesEnsuring installation complies with SPX electrical standards and customer specificationsLiaising with site representatives regarding safety procedures, inductions and permitsActing as the technical interface between electrical engineering, automation engineering, installation contractors and commissioning teamsCoordinating electrical installation activities with mechanical installation teamsSupporting resolution of installation issues by coordinating with engineering teams and updating documentation where requiredOrganising or participating in installation kick-off meetings with contractorsBriefing installation teams on scope, priorities and applicable standardsSupervising electrical installation works when requiredReviewing cable routing, containment installation and equipment positioningInspecting installation quality including:Cable tray and containment systemsCable pulling and routingCable terminations and glandingEarthing and bondingCable segregation and EMC practicesEquipment and cable identificationProviding technical guidance to electrical installation contractorsManaging installation punch lists and tracking corrective actionsMonitoring installation progress and communicating issues to the project teamMaintaining installation documentation and drawing markupsElectrical Verification and Pre-CommissioningFollowing completion of electrical installation activities, the Electrical Installation Supervisor supports verification and pre-commissioning to ensure that electrical systems are ready for safe energisation and commissioning.The focus of this phase is to confirm that installed electrical systems function correctly, that wiring is verified, and that equipment is ready for commissioning activities.This includes:Performing electrical installation verification activitiesConducting continuity and insulation resistance testing where applicableConfirming correct wiring between field devices, motors and control panelsPerforming loop checks between field devices and control systemsSupporting safe energisation and staged power-up of electrical systemsConfiguring electrical equipment including:Variable frequency drives (VFDs)Field instruments and transmittersRemote I/O systemsMotor protection devicesSupporting commissioning engineers during system startup and troubleshootingConfirming electrical systems are ready for commissioning activitiesCoordinating electrical punch list closure prior to commissioning handoverSupporting commissioning engineers during system start-up and troubleshootingAct safely, especially outside of the known office environment (e.g., at customer and supplier sites)WORKING CONDITIONSTravel up to 80% of the time within Europe and internationallyCombination of office, workshop and industrial site environmentsKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESElectrical Installation KnowledgeStrong knowledge of industrial electrical installations and control systems, especially in the food and beverage industryKnowledge of electrical installation standards and local regulations in EuropeUnderstanding of EMC, earthing, bonding and cable segregation principlesExisting familiarity with dairy customer standards and high hygiene industrial practices is advantageousPractical Electrical SkillsExperience with cable termination, glanding and panel wiringExperience testing and fault-finding electrical circuitsUnderstanding of safe isolation and energisation proceduresExperience configuring industrial electrical equipment such as VFDs and instrumentsCoordination and Site ExecutionExperience supervising electrical contractors or installation teamsAbility to coordinate activities with mechanical installation and commissioning teamsAbility to identify installation issues and implement corrective actionsStrong communication and organisational skillsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEDegree or technical qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalentMinimum 5 years experience in electrical installation, commissioning or industrial electrical engineeringExperience within process industries such as food, beverage, dairy or pharmaceutical preferredElectrical certification (e.g. BS 7671 18th Edition or equivalent national electrical installation qualification based on IEC 60364 such as DIN VDE 0100, NF C 15-100 or NEN 1010).Fluent English requiredCOMMON KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPSGlobal Electrical Manager/Automation ManagementElectrical Engineering TeamMechanical Installation SupervisorsProject ManagerInstallation & Commissioning TeamsElectrical subcontractorsPanel and equipment suppliersAutomation EngineersCustomer representatives and site personnelRequisition ID66543- Posted05/20/#####-EMEA-United Kingdom-Lancashire-Manchester-Engineering (ENGNRG)-