Senior Electrical Technician

About The Job Senior Electrical Technician

Abingdon Rd, Culham, UK
Full-time
Salary: £42,858 (inclusive of Specialist Allowance) + excellent benefits including outstanding pension
Division: RACE
Site

Location:

UKAEA Culham, Oxfordshire
Confirmed Grade:
Level 4
Department:
Electrical

By 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today. Are you interested in contributing and helping to shape the future of the world’s energy? If so, read on.

Fusion, the process that powers the Sun and Stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy that our world badly needs.

UKAEA leads the way in realising fusion energy, partnering with industry and research for ground-breaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the grid, supported by tomorrow's power stations. In pursuit of our mission, UKAEA embraces core values:
Innovative, Committed, Trusted, and Collaborative.

• Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme, details of which can be found at the end of this advert
• Corporate bonus scheme up to 7% and a Relocation allowance (if eligible)
• Flexible working options, including family-friendly policies and the right to request flexible working from the start of your employment
• Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays
• Wide range of career development opportunities
• A vibrant culture committed to equality and being fully inclusive

For a step-by-step overview of how we hire from application to offer, please see our Recruitment Process page on our website.

The salary for this role is £42,858 (inclusive of a Specialist Allowance). Onsite working is expected for 5 days a week.

This role is based at the following site:
Culham, Oxfordshire.

This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions and possibly a search of open-source data.

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Technician to join the RACE team, taking a leading role in the wiring, modification, commissioning, maintenance, and operation of advanced electromechanical remote handling systems.

This is a senior, practical technical position
, requiring a high level of technical competence and judgement, in which you will lead by example while supervising and supporting a team of technicians.

You will work closely with engineers, project teams, and stakeholders,
contributing your expertise to both the development and delivery of innovative new electrical systems and the support of existing equipment.

If this opportunity is of interest, we would be pleased to hear from you.

• Deliver electrical control cubicles and associated systems, ensuring equipment is built to a high standard, and in accordance with all relevant UKAEA and international standards.
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with project teams and stakeholders, clearly highlighting any potential build or operational issues, and proposing solutions.
• Support workshop management by prioritising tasks, highlighting issues where targets cannot be met, deputising for the Electrical Workshop Manager when required, and assisting the Remote Handling Electrical Plant Manager with any modifications to existing equipment.
• Ensure safe working practices by following relevant risk assessments and procedures within the electrical workshop and associated work areas, and updating these as required.
• Provide build documentation as required, including marked-up drawings and bills of materials, to enable engineering teams to ensure project information is accurate.

• A relevant engineering degree/HND or HNC/apprenticeship or equivalent with significant industry experience
• Qualified to the current BS7671 Wiring Regulations
• Ability to understand and work from drawings and schematics
• Comprehensive knowledge of crimping and soldering…