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Maintenance Technician Electrical
ROLE PURPOSE
To assist in the efficient operation of the Tunnels by undertaking maintenance and other tasks as required by the Shift Manager
ACCOUNTABILITIES
• When authorised, carry out switching on Connect Plus Services 11kV
• Carry out Planned Maintenance and defect repair work on a range of electrical equipment which includes Switchgear, Transformers, Pumps, Fans, VSDs, lighting and associated control gear etc.
• Repair and maintenance of the traffic safety system on the approach to the Dartford tunnels including sensors, barriers and traffic signals.
• Read drawings and carry out fault finding and repairs without supervision
• Carry out all type of Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance work within the capacity of an Electrical Technician with or without direct supervision
• To read drawings and carry out fault finding and repairs without supervision
• Carry out any work of a manual, semi-skilled or skilled nature of any type of trade description (including “out of trade” work) under the instructions of the Shift Manager
• Drive vehicles as required, for maintenance purposes
• Ensure that all relevant Health & Safety requirements are met, and safe working practices are adopted at all times.
• Ensure that vehicles, plant and equipment are available and maintained for safe operational use.
• Attend incidents and work safely in accordance with policies to facilitate the early clear up of hazard/incident.
• Any other duties within the capacity of a Maintenance Technician as required by the Line Managers
• Live the Connect Plus Services Values
• Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm
• Support the delivery of Connect Plus Services Sustainability activities
PERSONAL QUALITIES AND EXPERIENCE
• Good customer service skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• A confident and professional manner
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Ability to work collaboratively in a complex matrix structure
• Team player
• A clear and thorough communication style
• To observe all safety procedures and instructions.
Qualifications & Skills:
• Recognised Electrical Apprenticeship
• Relevant qualifications e.g. City & Guilds
• Current Edition of the IEE Wiring Regulations (18th Edition are Current)
Card holder (or willing to undertake Training).
o Authorised Person an advantage – HV (desirable)
o MEWPS
o Confined spaces training
o Inspection & Testing C&G 2391
o CSCS Safety Card
o IPAF
o PASMA
o G39 (DNO EQUIPMENT)
o Working at Height (Harness Training)
o First Aid
Experience.
All-round experience in Electrical Maintenance
Knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation
Ability to carry out electrical installation work to current legislation
commercial/industrial background is a necessity
HV system experience, 11KV experience and above is critical (over 11000 volts)
Knowledge and experience of generators and switchgear to 11KV ·
Fault finding using schematic drawings.
This is a 24/7 operational project, shifts will be as below.
2 days, 2 nights, 4 off (12-hour shifts) 6 till 6 rotational shifts.
