Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer

Full-Time 60000 - 80000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Exxon Mobil

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Provide expert electrical engineering support and drive safety improvements in a dynamic team.
  • Company: Join ExxonMobil, a leader in energy innovations and sustainability.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible remote work, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Be part of a diverse workforce committed to a net-zero future.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on energy solutions and improve quality of life.
  • Qualifications: Degree in Electrical Engineering and relevant operational experience required.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.

Company: ExxonMobil Chemical Limited – Fawley Division

About us

At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net-zero future. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for. The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies. We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs.

What role you will play in our team

You will be a Senior Electrical Engineer in a team of Electrical Engineers, based at Fawley, supporting the various business units that operate here. This will include working with maintenance, technical and process units to drive safety, improve long term reliability, provide technical knowledge for risk‑based decisions and respond to breakdowns. You will also provide engineering support for projects. This is a site‑based role, but with some flexibility for remote working from time to time. The role is based at our Fawley site, Fawley, Hampshire.

What you will do

  • Provide specialist electrical engineering advice and recommendations to the Process and Maintenance Departments, for example: on day‑to‑day matters; ensuring electrical supply meets demand; equipment failures; investigations; equipment strategies; and reliability improvements.
  • Provide professional electrical engineering support for projects, including: the preparation of screening studies, design bases and specifications for specialist projects.
  • Provide professional electrical engineering support and recommendations to management on electrical safety, infrastructure and technology issues.
  • Provide technical leadership and competency development to the engineering team.
  • Identify and lead electrical fleet health improvement initiatives.

About you

To be eligible for this role, you must:

  • Hold an engineering degree in Electrical engineering.
  • Be a Chartered Engineer, as defined by the Engineering Council or equivalent.
  • Have relevant electrical engineering experience in an operational environment at a COMAH facility, preferably refining or petrochemical.
  • Be familiar with relevant legislative requirements, particularly the Electricity at Work Regulations, 1989 and DSEAR regulations.

Candidates should also have demonstrated experience of:

  • Trouble shooting and fault‑finding electrical equipment.
  • Working with high voltage switchgear.
  • Working with generators.
  • Working with UPS's (Uninterruptable Power Supply).
  • Working with protection systems.
  • Supporting major maintenance activities e.g., plant shutdowns.

Behavioral Skills

  • Analytical
  • Creates Business Value
  • Communicates Effectively
  • Develops Others
  • Makes Sound Decisions
  • Promotes Inclusion

Functional Skills

  • Electrical System Protection & Analysis
  • Electrical Power Engineering
  • Electrical Safety

Senior Electrical Engineer employer: Exxon Mobil

ExxonMobil Chemical Limited is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at our Fawley site where innovation meets sustainability. We prioritise employee growth through continuous learning opportunities and a culture that values diverse perspectives, ensuring that every team member contributes to our mission of advancing energy solutions for a net-zero future. With competitive benefits and the flexibility of remote working, we empower our engineers to thrive both professionally and personally.

Exxon Mobil

Contact Details:

Exxon Mobil Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineering
Chartered Engineer
Operational Experience in COMAH Facilities
Troubleshooting Electrical Equipment
Fault-Finding Skills
High Voltage Switchgear
Generators