Approved Electrician

TN United Kingdom; Heysham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Electrical and Instrumentation Technician to maintain and enhance the reliability of critical equipment at their Heysham site. This role involves troubleshooting, implementing preventative maintenance plans, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have CompEx training and a strong understanding of ATEX and HAZOP principles. Join a dynamic team and play a key role in improving plant performance while working in a field-based environment that values safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining electrical, control, and instrumentation equipment.
• Knowledge of safety-critical equipment and compliance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain electrical plant and equipment ensuring safety and compliance.
• Manage electrical breakdowns and troubleshoot faults promptly.
• Develop preventative maintenance plans focusing on safety-critical equipment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

CompEx training

ATEX knowledge

HAZOP experience

COSHH regulations knowledge

SIL understanding

MEWP operation

Man-management

Teamwork

Planning

Tools

SAP CMMS system

Job description

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Salary: £35,000 per annum rising to £38,000 on completion of CompEx plus 5% quarterly bonus

Hours: 40 hours per week - Monday to Friday 8:00am to 6:00pm

Contract/Permanent: Permanent

Site Based/Office/Remote: Field based

Start Date: ASAP

Purpose of role:

To maintain all EC&I equipment across the Heysham site:

• Breakdown response and repair.
• ATEX inspections and SIF proof testing.
• Implementation of preventative maintenance plan.
• Arrange servicing of switchgear and LV distribution inspections.
• Manage external contractors when necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain all electrical plant and equipment in line with company policies and regulations, ensuring safety and compliance.
• Manage daily electrical breakdowns at Heysham in a hazardous area environment.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, control, and instrumentation faults promptly.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance plans using the site SAP system, focusing on safety-critical equipment.
• Perform proof testing on SIF circuits.
• Assist with other engineering tasks as workload demands.
• Adhere to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Complete work permits and system isolations for safe maintenance and repairs.
• Maintain good housekeeping standards across the site.
• Coordinate inspections and testing of switchgear and distribution boards, including power outage planning.
• Arrange inspections of earth bonds and lightning protection equipment.
• Continuously improve electrical, control, and instrumentation functions to reduce plant downtime and maintenance costs, enhancing reliability.
• Supervise electrical, instrumentation, and control contractors to ensure compliance with regulations like 19th edition wiring regulations and ATEX.
• Manage stock of electrical, instrumentation, and control spares and consumables for effective maintenance.
• Conduct risk assessments and method statements for electrical, instrumentation, and control work tasks.
• Contribute to site performance improvements in safety, compliance, productivity, and cost efficiency.
• Provide electrical engineering support and expertise.
• Maintain accurate records of work using SAP CMMS system.
• Work in accordance with written maintenance and operational procedures.
• Develop task instructions for routine electrical maintenance, considering human factors.
• Ensure work complies with HSWA, IPPC, COSHH, and other relevant regulations.
• Support achievement of departmental and site production and performance objectives.

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Analytical skills
• Problem-solving
• CompEx training
• ATEX knowledge
• HAZOP experience
• COSHH regulations knowledge
• SIL understanding
• MEWP operation

Other Essential Skills:

• Man-management
• Teamwork
• Planning

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