Electrical Technician - Multidisciplinary Process Plant

Major Newton Aycliffe; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Octric Semiconductor, located in Newton Aycliffe, UK, seeks a Facilities Electrical Technician to maintain and operate the plant’s electrical distribution and motor control centres. You will work on planned maintenance, fast response to breakdowns, and continuous improvement projects to support production in a state-of-the-art facility.

The role requires a time-served electrical maintenance background, an ONC with apprenticeship, and experience with process/chemical plants.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship in Electrical Maintenance.
• Minimum ONC qualification with a recognised apprenticeship.
• Experience with Process/Chemical Plant preferred.
• COSHH and safety procedures knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to HSE standards, assess risks and method statements.
• Support ISO 45001/14001/9001 compliance and safety culture.
• Utilise CMMS to plan and record PMs and breakdowns.
• Deliver planned maintenance with timely information input and frequency review.
• Lead root cause analyses and implement improvement actions.
• Inspect motor control centres and electrical distribution systems.
• Diagnose faults on electrical power distribution and drive systems.
• Drive facilities improvements to boost reliability and reduce costs.
• Provide guidance and training to Technicians and Apprentices.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Root cause analysis

MCC & VSDs

Problem solving

Education

ONC with recognised apprenticeship

Tools

Maximo CMMS

Job description

Octric Semiconductor, located in Newton Aycliffe, UK, seeks a Facilities Electrical Technician to maintain and operate the plant’s electrical distribution and motor control centres. You will work on planned maintenance, fast response to breakdowns, and continuous improvement projects to support production in a state-of-the-art facility.

The role requires a time-served electrical maintenance background, an ONC with apprenticeship, and experience with process/chemical plants.