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Are you an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer with a strong background in PLC systems and AC/DC drive technologies?
Jackson Hogg is working in partnership with a key client based at Teesport, who are looking to expand their engineering team with a time-served Maintenance Electrician. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, highly technical operation with a diverse range of crane assets and cutting-edge electrical infrastructure.
The Role
You'll be joining the cranes electrical team responsible for the preventative maintenance, inspection, fault-finding, and repair of the port’s crane systems, including mobile harbour cranes, rubber tyred gantry cranes, and ship-to-shore container cranes. These assets include a wide variety of electrical components, control systems, and industrial network topologies.
Key responsibilities:
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Fault-finding and repair of electrical issues across crane equipment
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Responding to breakdowns to minimise operational downtime
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Working with PLC systems (Siemens Step5/Step7, CoDeSys)
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Diagnosing and repairing AC/DC drive systems (Siemens, Danfoss, ABB)
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Working with industrial networks such as Profibus, ASi-bus, CANbus, and fibre optics
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Ensuring safe working through isolation, risk assessments, and permits to work
 What We’re Looking For
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Time-served Maintenance Electrician with 5+ years in heavy industry (essential)
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Qualified to at least ONC / Level 3 – HNC/HND preferred
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Strong experience with PLC systems and motor drive controls
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Comfortable working at height and outdoors in all weather conditions
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Confident with safe isolation, troubleshooting, and mechanical basics
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Team player with strong communication and problem-solving skills
 Desirable Experience
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Siemens SIMOREG, SINAMICS, Masterdrive
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Danfoss FC302 or ABB ACS880 drive systems
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Exposure to COMAH, ports, or crane equipment is advantageous
