Electrical Engineer VEFK - (M/F/D)
Job Title: Electrical Engineer / VEFK (Responsible Electrician)
Location: Hannover Area, Germany
Language Requirement: Fluent German
Industry: Specialty Chemical Production
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer / VEFK to join a multidisciplinary engineering team based near Hannover. The team, consisting of 14 engineers, is responsible for planning and executing capital projects across a specialty chemical production facility. This role focuses on electrical infrastructure projects, particularly medium voltage systems (6kV-20kV), and plays a key part in ensuring electrical safety and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for electrical systems within the facility.
- Fulfil VEFK responsibilities, overseeing electrical safety and regulatory compliance.
- Lead and manage electrical infrastructure projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and quality control.
- Drive initiatives such as a €1M LED retrofit project.
- Collaborate across departments and supervise a team of 3 E&I specialists.
- Provide hands-on technical support in a live production environment.
- Act as a technical authority (not a people manager).
Candidate Profile
- Location: Ideally based near Hannover.
- Language: Fluent in German.
- Experience:
- Strong background in industrial production environments.
- Proven expertise in medium voltage systems (not low-voltage or automation).
- Deep understanding of electrical regulations and theoretical frameworks.
- VEFK certification or equivalent experience in electrical responsibility.
- German language is necessary (B2 Level)
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