The purpose of the post is to operate and maintain the Site HV and LV normal and standby electrical distribution systems. The successful job holder will be responsible for ensuring that switching operations, maintenance and routine testing are carried out efficiently, safely and to schedule.
Key Responsibilities
Identify and rectify routine maintenance problems where applicable
Carry out planned maintenance activities and defect rectification efficiently, includes defect investigation of causes and proposal of solutions whilst maintaining a focus on programme and resources
Liaise with stakeholders to provide authoritative advice on matters relating to the 11kV electrical distribution system
Utilise specialist diagnostic techniques and equipment to identify and rectify faults in plants, systems and components
Identify obsolescence and end-of-life issues
Assess the effectiveness of maintenance procedures and provide required amendments and changes
Produce fit for purpose job reports describing accurately the work that has been carried out, recommendations, solutions, PMI amendment details, conditions assessments, etc
Mentor apprenticeship development and may be an SVQ Assessor
Liaise with suppliers/manufacturers on technical issues
Conduct safe and effective handover of plant and equipment to others and accept and confirm responsibility for the control of the plant and equipment within the work area isolation boundary
Carry out HV and LV switching operations in accordance with pre-pared switching programmes
Be appointed and carry out duties of an Authorised Person Electrical Level 2 or 3
Perform the responsibilities of Management Appointments relevant to the post
Qualifications:
Electrical apprenticeship plus HNC in engineering or equivalent qualification plus experience
18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations qualification
Engineering experience, ideally in an industrial environment
Experience
Good general safety awareness
Knowledge and understanding of work control process and safe systems of work
Appointment as a Nominated Person (Electrical) or as an Authorised Person (Electrical) Level 1
Sound interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to organise/co-ordinate staff/contract resources
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
A positive approach, self-motivated, assertive and ability to use initiative
Electrical and instrument technician's will be required to pass a colour vision assessment
Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.
