Electrical Engineer

Ball Corporation

Electrical Engineer

Salary Not Specified

Ball Corporation, Brandy Carr, Wakefield

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 18 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: d99e84526f0c439cb23b9714c2193ea8

Full Job Description

As a plant Shift Electrical Engineer, 4 on 4 off 12 hour shifts, you will be a member of the wider Maintenance Team that plays a critical part in supporting the plant's overall business plans and objectives as directed.,

  • Installs and maintains high-speed, industrial process equipment for can and/or end making, power, lighting control, and PLC logic controls for all production processes and control equipment.


  • Troubleshoots, adjusts and repairs all electrical equipment, components, transducers, and complex timing and inspection devices.


  • Performs preventative maintenance on assigned electrical systems.


  • Identifies inefficiencies and potential electrical problems and coordinates through supervisor to resolve them.


  • Diagnoses causes of malfunctions and corrects through programmable logic controls. Ensures efficient equipment operation through proper line control programming and proactively suggests methods to improve line performance.


  • Installs and troubleshoots facility power distribution and lighting services.


  • Must display competent ability to wire, assemble, and layout electrical/electronic systems in an extremely neat and professional manner and conform to Ball wiring specifications.


  • Updates wiring schematics and computer program printouts.


  • Initiates, reviews, and follows all standard operating procedures.


  • Updates wiring schematics and computer program printouts.

    Experience in a similar role in a fast-paced manufacturing or industrial company


  • Formal electrical qualification (apprenticeship, HNC/HND, degree etc)


  • Clear communication across all levels and ability to train colleagues as needed


  • Ability to use basic hand and power tools and electronic testing equipment


  • Working knowledge of the following areas: PLCs, solid state circuitry, electronics, electrical-mechanical devices, transmission systems, interface units, AC/DC motors, wiring diagrams and schematics, computers and inspection and digital devices


  • Fluent in English

    Further your career at Ball, a world leader in manufacturing sustainable aluminium packaging. Achieve extraordinary things when you join our team, and make a difference in your professional development, the community, and around the globe!, Ball is thrilled to receive Newsweek's 2023 Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplace award! As a sustainable product leader, we have over 21,000 global team members. From endlessly recyclable aluminum cans, and cups, to aerosol bottles, our goal is to contribute to a better community, society, and world., Ball Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, faith, ability, or orientation.


  • When you join Ball you belong to a team of over 21,000 members worldwide. Our products range from infinitely recyclable aluminium cans, cups to aerosol bottles solutions that enable our customers to contribute to a better world.

    Each of us has a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion which is the foundation of our culture of belonging. Everyone at Ball is making a difference by doing what we love. Because what we create may change, but what we will always make is a difference.

    Please note the advertised job title might vary from the job title on the contract due to local job title structure and global HR systems.