ELECTRICIAN - LV
To support our client's technical division to ensure the continued reliability and availability of accelerators (LINAC, Booster & Storage Ring; including Insertion Devices & Front Ends) covering Power Supplies, Radio Frequency, Vacuum, Diagnostics and Control systems. In addition, provide electrical panel/crate assembly and wiring for new requirements.
Key duties of the post include:
* Responsible for the installation, commissioning and upgrade support for specialist electrical systems, such as control racks, interconnecting wiring and field equipment; including the installation of cable containment systems (flexible and rigid) on new accelerator components.
* Electrical wiring of panels and equipment enclosures of power (including high current/voltages), signals, monitoring and co-axial circuits.
* Apply specialist knowledge of connector termination (solder, crimp and cage clamp variants) of multipole and Co-axial/Tri-axial connectors. Carry out safety electrical testing to a prescribed test schedule prior to first energisation.
* Complete statutory periodic inspection & testing of electrical systems.
* Complete periodic electrical functional testing of control circuits to prescribed test schedules.
* Assist with fault finding and rectification/repair of accelerator systems.
* Report on progress and highlight issues with new projects to the project/design teams.
* Liaising with other departments, group members and external contractors to ensure projects are completed in a timely manner.
* Have a flexible approach to working conditions and environment.
* Supervision of Agency / Contractor / Apprentice electricians as assigned.
SKILLS / ABILITIES
Essential
* Computer literate.
* Good problem-solving skills.
* Self-motivated with the ability to work on own initiative.
* Good communication skills (verbal/written) and able to work and interact with people at all levels
* Effective team worker.
* Flexible approach to the working conditions and environment.
* Prepared to learn new skills.
Desirable
* Good work planning and organisational skills, with the ability to organise and prioritise tasks to meet project timescales (project planning).
KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE
Essential
* Experience with LV Electrical systems.
* Familiarity with using Safe Systems of work, permits, risk assessments, etc.
* Working to electrical drawings.
Desirable
* LV inspection and testing.
* Electrical cabling to 17th/18th Edition Wiring Regs.
* Proven record of supervising other people.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
* The Applicant should have served a recognised Apprenticeship in an appropriate Engineering discipline, and to have gained a minimum of ONC qualification. Applicants with relevant or equivalent on-the job experience will also be considered.
Desirable
* BS7671 Wiring Regulations Qualification or equivalent knowledge.
* City & Guilds 2391 Electrical Testing & Inspection