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Astute's Renewables team is partnering with a key business and influential player in the global energy market. The company run and own landfill gas assets and have a growth plan into the Anaerobic Digestion sector too. We're looking for an Electrical Technician to join their team of multi-skilled technicians, that are responsible for complex fault diagnosis and maintenance on reciprocating engines, generators, electrical distribution and controls on power stations, to ensure optimum production and reduced downtime.
This Electrical Technician role comes with a salary up to 57,000 and an excellent package too - see below for details.
If you're wanting to work for a major player in the global energy space with growth potential, that also expands into the renewable energy market, please read on and apply below.
Responsibilities and duties
As an Electrical Technician you will:
- Lead fault diagnostics for reciprocating engine electrical/electronic controls, instrumentation, LV/HV apparatus, and balance-of-plant systems to enhance power station performance and revenue generation.
- Support 24/7 operation of the power station's generating units and ancillary equipment in accordance with standard procedures, ensuring maximum efficiency and revenue generation.
- Perform planned and corrective maintenance on electrical, electronic, control, and instrumentation systems to enhance reliability, improve productivity, and minimise generating unit downtime.
- Develop and implement solutions for operational and maintenance challenges - communicating new ideas to solve problems.
- Stock control - maintain a steady stream of spare parts and components, especially any that require regular changes.
- Accurately record and report routine inspections and reactive maintenance works.
- Stay informed about relevant health and safety, operating procedures and standards, including those related to Health & Safety (HSE), the Environment Agency, ATEX/DSEAR, and technical regulations within your discipline.
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
- Demonstrable experience in industrial electrical inspection, testing, fault finding and maintenance - preferably in a power station, high voltage or other industrial environment.
- City and Guilds / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in an Electrical discipline - such as Testing & Inspection, Electrical Installation, Electrical Power Systems Engineering etc.
- Apprenticeship served in an industrial electrical environment would be advantageous but not essential.
- LV/HV (Low or High Voltage) authorised tickets would be advantageous but not essential.
- Understanding of HV switching operations a strong advantage.
- Experience in fault finding electrical systems inside power stations, substations or other energy plant would be a strong advantage.
- Computer literate, using MS office, SAP and inhouse data/tracking systems.
- Able to understand engineering drawings and diagrams.
- Must hold a valid driving license.
Personal skills
The Lead Technician role would suit someone who is:
- Observant and respects health and safety standards and procedures such as Lockout-Tagout (LOTO)
- A great team player.
- Able to work on own initiative.
- Flexible to work overtime.
- Willing to travel and spend short periods on call - including nights.
Salary and benefits of the Commissioning Technician role
- A starting salary up to 57,000 + overtime
- Van and Fuel Cards provided - vans permitted for limited personal usage too
- Mon-Fri working week, with weekends (1 in 4) on call - enhancements worth circa 4k pa
- Progression opportunities with clear structure to support you in your development.
- 33 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays + weekend days can be swapped out for time in lieu or enhanced pay
- Pension Scheme, private healthcare, life assurance and discounts for bars and retail
Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
