This is an excellent opportunity for an Electrical Tests Engineer – High Voltage to develop hands‑on expertise in electrical testing, diagnostics and condition monitoring of large rotating machines, including power plant generators and high‑voltage motors
You will work on major industrial generators across Spain and Europe, gaining practical experience with advanced electrical testing and diagnostic technologies such as partial discharge measurement and generator condition monitoring systems.
The work is predominantly site‑based and includes participation in generator outages and inspections, working closely with experienced electrical and mechanical engineering teams.
This position is ideal for someone looking to build specialist skills in generator diagnostics within a growing European engineering services organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
As an Electrical Tests Engineer, you will play a critical role within our Quartzelec Spain team. Your responsibilities will include:
- Perform electrical diagnostic testing on large rotating machines, including generators and high voltage motors
- Carry out a range of electrical tests, including:
- Insulation Resistance (IR) and Polarization Index (PI)
- Winding resistance
- High voltage testing
- Capacitance and Tan Delta testing
- Partial discharge testing
- Surge comparison / RSO testing
- Install, calibrate and commission generator condition monitoring systems (including partial discharge, flux and shaft voltage systems)
- Support electrical diagnostic activities during generator inspections and outage periods
- Collect, record and document testing data during site activities, including equipment calibration and commissioning
- Ensure all technical information and site records are accurately completed
- Provide testing data and site information to the engineering team to support technical report preparation
- Ensure all testing activities comply with company procedures, industry standards and safety requirements
- Maintain safe operation of electrical testing equipment and site tools
- Follow company Health & Safety procedures and all site safety rules at all times
- Work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary engineering team
- Communicate professionally with client representatives during site activities when required
- Occasionally assist mechanical teams during generator mechanical works (when required)
Your skills and experiences:
- Technical qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline (preferred)
- Proven experience in electrical testing of industrial equipment (essential)
- Experience with high‑voltage testing equipment (desirable)
- Knowledge of generators or large rotating machines (advantageous)
- Experience working in power plants, heavy industry or rotating machinery maintenance environments (beneficial)
- Strong interest in developing skills in generator diagnostics and condition monitoring
- Willingness to support mechanical site activities when required
- Spanish language skills required; basic English for communication with international teams
- Willingness to travel and work on site across Spain and Europe
- Full driving licence
- Strong commitment to personal and site safety
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Hands‑on, practical approach to engineering work
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying for this role please send your CV and letter of application explaining how you meet the requirements of the role to:-
Email: [email protected]
Strictly no agencies please
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