Electrical Technician - Marchwood, United Kingdom - Astute Technical Recruitment Ltd
Description
Astutes Power Team are working exclusively with Marchwood Power Limited who own & operate the Marchwood Gas Fired Power Station in Southampton.
This plant is able to produce 900MW of Power in a Combined Cycle configuration.
The Electrical Technician position is an integral role within the Maintenance department responsible for the short & long term maintenance on all electrical assets as well as supporting on projects & outages.
This excellent opportunity offers an attractive salary up to £54,400 per year plus overtime opportunity, bonus and full benefits package.
Responsibilities and duties:
As the Electrical Maintenance Technician you will be:
Carrying out pre-planned and reactive maintenance on electrical assets including motors, transformers, switchgear, drives and HV/LV plant
Ensuring maintenance plans and targets are achieved safely and within environmental parameters of the power station
Working in line with maintenance techniques and best practices
Assisting in plant developments and projects
Supervising and setting to work on site contractors
Maintaining accurate maintenance records on the site CMMS
Assist in outage planning, scheduling and coordination
Other duties as required - please enquire for full job specification
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
A recognised electrical engineering apprenticeship ideally gained in a heavy process industry e.g. power station, pharmaceutical plant, steels works, paper mill, manufacturing etc.
An HNC / ONC or equivalent in electrical engineering would be advantageous
17th/18th Edition Wiring Regulation
Personal skills
The Electrical Technician role would suit someone who has:
Extensive knowledge and hands on experience maintaining electrical plant including motors, switchgear, transformers, drives
Practical knowledge of maintenance procedures and processes associated with heavy process industries
Ability to carry out LV isolations and develop to HV
HV experience would be advantageous
Competent in reading & interrogating P&ID's
Competent with Permit to Work systems
Salary and benefits of the Electrical Maintenance Technician role
Excellent salary and package up to £54,400 (DOE)
Overtime opportunities
Bonus opportunity
Pension
Days position
Opportunity to work on a large, efficient, thermal power station
Further benefits available
INDPOW
Astute Technical Recruitment Limited are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
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We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK.
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