Electrical Cabling Technician

The key duties of the post are as follows:
• New installations or modifications to existing Low Voltage electrical distribution network.
• Monitoring and testing duties, as required by the Statutory Authorities, including 5 yearly LV test and inspection programme.
• Installation of cable containment; cable tray, uni-strut and conduit.
• Electrical cabling of Control and Instrumentation, (C&I), power, signal, monitoring and coax circuits including termination and throughout the facility.
• Specialist knowledge of C&I connector terminations both crimped and soldered. Typical C&I connectors to be terminated are; UTO & (Military types), Lemo, Kings, D-types.
• Assistance with operation and maintenance of the existing facility. Problem solving and fault diagnosis on site electrical distribution services.
• To carry out and assist with the preparation of safety risk assessments and method statements, (RAMS).
• Participation in Health and Safety and Quality Assurance procedures as appropriate to the post.
• Liaison with; internal staff, external contractors, service engineers and suppliers and to report progress of activities to the senior electrical technicians.
• To keep up to date records of all testing documentation.
• To undertake other related duties to meet the needs of the Installation and Facilities Group.

Skills / Abilities
• Computer literate.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Work planning and organisational skills.
• Good communication skills: verbal/written.
• Able to organise and prioritise tasks to meet project timescales. (Project planning).

Knowledge & Experience
• Experience with LV Electrical Distribution.
• Electrical cabling to 18th Edition Wiring Regs.
• Electrical cabling of power, signal, monitoring and coax circuits including termination and testing.
• Familiarity with using Quality Control Systems, Work Planning and Safe Systems of work.
• Significant work experience.
• Specialist knowledge of Control & Instrumentation connector terminations.
• Experience of HSE legislation.
• Monitoring progress of electrical installation contracts.

Qualificatons / Training
• BS7671 Wiring Regulations Qualification or City & Guilds 2360 Part A & B or equivalent.
• BS2391 Electrical Testing & Inspection, or equivalent.
• JiB Approved Electrician.
• The Applicant should have served a recognised Apprenticeship in an Engineering/Technician discipline