Electrical Technician

TN United Kingdom; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Electrical Technician to support the future of fusion energy. In this dynamic role, you will provide engineering expertise to ensure the successful operation and maintenance of the power supply infrastructure. You will lead work packages, supervise teams, and engage in fault-finding activities on electrical systems. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects while ensuring compliance with safety and legislative standards. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and inclusion as you make a significant impact in the field of electrical engineering.

Qualifications

• Qualified electrician with significant experience in industrial settings.
• Ability to lead teams and ensure safety in electrical work.

Responsibilities

• Lead work packages related to HV/LV electrical equipment.
• Supervise multidisciplinary teams and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Oversee design, installation, and maintenance of electrical systems.

Skills

Electrical Craft Apprenticeship

BS7671 18th Edition

Testing & Inspection (City & Guilds 2395)

Supervisory Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

HNC in Electrical Discipline

Job description

Job Description

This role is based at 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.

The Role

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference? Join our team and contribute to the future of fusion energy. As an Electrical Technician, you will be responsible for providing engineering support and expertise to the Electrical Services Group, ensuring the successful operation, maintenance, and enhancement of the Culham site's power supply infrastructure and low-voltage control systems in compliance with current legislation and codes of practice.

You will lead small to medium work packages related to complex HV/LV electrical equipment, including minor installation or modification tasks, and technical studies, while preparing the necessary documentation.

In addition, you will carry out fault-finding activities on electrical systems, ensuring that proposed solutions are technically sound, and you will be expected to have the competency required to supervise work on these systems.

Additional Responsibilities

• Lead specific work for the Electrical Services Group, ensuring all associated documentation complies with current legislation and codes of practice, and is delivered safely and effectively. Take full ownership of relevant work packages to ensure technical criteria are met, and work is conducted in a safe, cost-effective manner.
• Supervise multidisciplinary teams, including electrical staff, agency-supplied workers (ASWs), and external contractors, to support UKAEA operations, ensuring effective coordination and oversight.
• Oversee the design, specification, procurement, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of assigned electrical systems, while preparing engineering procedures, risk assessments, method statements, and local rules as needed.
• Provide assurance through calculations, analysis, and review of existing electrical switchgear and cabling, and manage documentation for review and approval, ensuring budgetary control within the Group’s constraints.
• Support Project Engineers with work packages within and beyond the Group, act as the Owner of specific plant/equipment, and potentially coordinate the training and mentoring of electrician apprentices.

Qualifications

Essential Requirements:

• Qualified electrician with an electrical craft apprenticeship or an HNC in an electrical discipline
• BS7671 18th Edition pass
• City & Guilds 2395 or equivalent (Testing & Inspection)
• Significant work experience as an electrician in an industrial/commercial environment
• Supervisory and leadership experience
• Ability to work safely in accordance with a written safe system of work
• Ability to solve problems and to prioritise and balance the workload

Additional Information

A full list of our benefits can be found here.

We welcome applications from under-represented groups, particularly individuals from black and other ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and women. Our Executive team, supported by our 'Equality, Diversity and Inclusion' (EDI) Partner and Inclusion Ambassadors, actively promotes EDI and takes steps to increase diversity within our organization. We reinforce best practices in recruitment and selection and evaluate approaches to remove barriers to success.

Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications.