Electrician (Electrically Biased Maintenance Technician)

Dwr Cymru Welsh Water; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the wastewater sector is seeking an Electrical Bias Maintenance Technician. You will be tasked with maintaining and repairing key electrical systems, working closely with operational teams, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates must possess a full UK driving license and be fully qualified electricians.

Benefits

Company vehicle included

Participation in standby rota

Qualifications

• Compliance with 17th Edition IEE regulations required.
• Ability to develop positive working relationships.
• Full UK Driving Licence necessary.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and install electrical systems.
• Conduct fault-finding on electrical and mechanical systems.
• Complete job cards and timesheets for performance monitoring.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

Planning and scheduling

Education

Fully qualified electrician

Job description

What you’ll be responsible for

As an Electrical Bias Maintenance Technician, you will be required to maintain, repair, and install equipment as part of the main MEI teams, working individually or as part of a team.

Your responsibilities will include:

1. Fault-finding and rectifying problems with electrical and mechanical systems and all ancillary equipment
2. Installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems to ensure asset performance
3. Reading, understanding, and working from electrical drawings
4. Participating in training and knowledge sessions on the Wastewater treatment process
5. Participating in Risk Assessments, COSHH assessments, and all related Health and Safety issues
6. Identifying problematic plant and faults, and finding efficient solutions to restore equipment to working order
7. Determining the requirements for spares and materials using preferred suppliers
8. Completing all job cards and timesheets for workload and performance monitoring
9. Providing onsite support and knowledge to DCWW capital teams, operational teams, and others

Who you’ll work with

Internal

• Strong working relationships within the Wastewater operational teams
• Advice and support from Operations, Process Science, ICA/ATC, and fellow Craft personnel
• Liaison with the local Wastewater Networks Team

External

• Liaison and coordination of suppliers and contractors
• Communication with NRW/EA Regulators and other stakeholders

About you

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Fully qualified electrician
• Compliance with 17th Edition IEE regulations
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Excellent understanding of planning and scheduling work processes
• Ability to develop positive working relationships and be seen as a credible team representative
• Ability to take responsibility, make decisions, and work proactively using initiative
• Solution-focused approach to problem-solving
• Critical thinking skills for analyzing information and providing effective solutions
• Teamwork skills
• Strong communication and influencing skills

Good to know

• Requirement to participate in standby rota
• Full UK Driving Licence required
• Company vehicle included