Electrician

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.