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Electrical Systems Service and Commissioning Engineer - Defence Sector - Permanent
Attractive - Travel (Expenses Paid - WFH and Field Based) - South England Area
Our Client is a long-established supplier of electrical engineering solutions for the defence environment. They specialise in the design, manufacture and support of motor starters, control systems, aviation power systems, cabinets, racks and enclosures for surface and sub-surface defence platforms.
Working away - Depending on location expected to be 20% - 40% spent working away from home.
The company now needs an Electrical Systems Service and Commissioning Engineer to support a wide range of electrical equipment and systems both on board ships and submarines as well as providing technical support via email and over the phone.
The Electrical Systems Service and Commissioning Engineer will Support both equipment and undertake commissioning, setting to work, fault finding and technical surveys. You will also be required to provide training to customer's staff and provide assistance as required.
Key Duties for the Electrical Systems Service and Commissioning Engineer
- Provide written reports following visits and provide recommendations for improvements.
- The role will be field based, although you will be expected to attend the office from time to time for training, briefings and to assist with customer FATs.
- When not attending vessels, you will be able to work from home.
- You must be prepared to work away from home for up to 2-3 weeks at a time, sometimes at very short notice, which may include weekends, so being ready to travel is essential.
- You will also be required to occasionally travel abroad.
- You will generally be working in Naval Dockyards and Shipyards, but occasionally you may be required to attend vessels at sea, usually in UK waters.
- You will liaise with the sales, engineering and production teams to provide feedback to ensure that new designs are not only functionally acceptable but are easy to maintain and operate.
Key Skills/Experience Required for the Electrical Systems Service and Commissioning Engineer
- Electrical Engineering qualification to HNC level or equivalent, and preferably apprentice trained.
- A wide understanding of Electromechanical Engineering (Motor Control, Power Distribution, Transformers etc) with some knowledge of Electronics and PLC systems.
- Some knowledge of Motor Generators, Static Frequency Converters & Transformer Rectifier Units.
- Ability to update and maintain PLC programs and settings.
- Ability to read and follow complex wiring/schematic diagrams of different versions.
- Service and fault-finding experience with complex subsystems.
- Ideally experience of the marine environment and preferably of marine power supplies.
- Previous experience with helicopter systems is a distinct advantage.
Salary Package
- Circa £40,000 - £45,000 + benefits depending on experience.
- Pension with employer contribution.
- 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays.
- A death in service benefit equating to 3 times basic salary.
- Annual bonus and yearly pay reviews with flexible working scheme tailed to specific role.
- Company phone, laptop, vehicle and tools provided.
- A company credit card will be provided to cover fuel and expenses.
- Place of work - This will be defined as your home address (Expenses paid from here).
This role will be ideally Ex-Royal Navy trained in the service and maintenance of electrical and electronic equipment.
Must hold a clean UK Driving Licence and current valid passport.
Must be able to obtain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC). This will usually mean you will need to be a UK citizen.
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
