Electrical Technician - Aberdeen, United Kingdom - Wood PLC

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Electrical maintenance technicians are responsible for the assembly, installation, maintenance, testing and fault diagnosis, repair and disassembly of a wide range of electrical plant and associated components.

Typical equipment includes power generation and distribution systems (Single phase/three phase LV), Earthing systems, switch panels, transformers, motors, generators lighting systems, and circuit protection devices (Fuses, MCBs, Relays, RCDs, thermal overloads).

Electrical maintenance technicians are expected to be able to diagnose the causes of electrical or electromechanical malfunctions or failures of operational equipment in a prompt and efficient manner.

They must be able to interpret maintenance specifications, engineering drawings and wiring diagrams to achieve many of their day-to-day objectives

RESPONSIBILITIES

Electrical maintenance technicians are responsible for the assembly, installation, maintenance, testing and fault diagnosis, repair and disassembly of a wide range of electrical plant and associated components.

Typical equipment includes power generation and distribution systems (Single phase/three phase LV), Earthing systems, switch panels, transformers, motors, generators lighting systems, and circuit protection devices (Fuses, MCBs, Relays, RCDs, thermal overloads).

Electrical maintenance technicians are expected to be able to diagnose the causes of electrical or electromechanical malfunctions or failures of operational equipment in a prompt and efficient manner.

They must be able to interpret maintenance specifications, engineering drawings and wiring diagrams to achieve many of their day-to-day objectives

QUALIFICATIONS

Prior to embarking on the formal assessment cycle, an individual would be expected to have core trade qualifications as a minimum requirement:

• ECITB or other relevant apprenticeship, or HNC/D with appropriate experience
• Valid Ex competency certificate and Electricity at Work Regulations
• Valid Connected Competence knowledge-only test or superseded by valid technical tests Given the hazardous nature of the working environment, the overall risk control strategy for organisations within the offshore industry will usually require electrical maintenance technicians to be familiar with, and work within, a formal Permit to Work system. Compliance with a specific company or site safety management system (SMS) will also usually be required. Specialist safety training may also be required as a prerequisite in addition to role specific training. Electrical maintenance technicians will be expected to be LV Authorised and to have had adequate training in the relevant current IET Regulations.

In addition to the core technical competence tests, fully competent electrical maintenance technicians will be expected to have achieved:

• Relay protection training
• LV/HV switching and isolating procedures training
• HV Authorisation
• SAEP Authorisation Within the offshore sector, electrical maintenance technicians may also be required to witness cable tests and test runs of vendor/specialist repaired equipment/plant and sign documentation to verify acceptance

ABOUT US

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets.

We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce.

All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.