Eletromechanical Technician

UK Atomic Energy Authority; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative energy research organization in the UK is seeking an Electromechanical Technician to support the safe and reliable operation of power supply systems. Responsibilities include managing operations, delivering training, and enhancing efficiency across engineering projects. The ideal candidate will possess relevant qualifications and experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance, along with strong supervisory skills. Excellent benefits are provided, including a competitive salary, flexible working options, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

30.5 days annual leave

Flexible and hybrid working options

Relocation assistance scheme

Qualifications

• Apprentice training in an industrial environment.
• Experience producing written safe systems of work.
• Qualification in supervising CDM works.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical maintenance techniques.

Responsibilities

• Support the safe operation of power supply systems.
• Act as the Plant Responsible Officer.
• Deliver training to operations and maintenance teams.
• Manage installation and commissioning activities.
• Co-ordinate multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Electrical and mechanical maintenance techniques

Production of written safe systems of work

Supervising external contractors

Arranging and procuring engineering services

System isolations

Education

C&G 1788 Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Maintenance

BTEC Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

• Salary: £42,858 (inclusive of Specialist Allowance) + excellent benefits including outstanding pension
• Division: Plasma Science and Fusion Operations
• Confirmed Grade: Level 4
• Department: Tokamak Systems

Company Description

Fusion, the process that powers the sun and stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy that our world badly needs. UKAEA leads the way in realizing fusion energy, partnering with industry and research for ground breaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the grid, supported by tomorrow's power stations.

Job Description

As an Electromechanical Technician, you will support the safe, reliable and compliant operation of power supply systems while contributing to engineering projects and continuous improvement across our technical estate.

Specifically, you will act as the Plant Responsible Officer, promoting safety, reporting issues and managing spares and consumables for assigned power supplies. You will also deliver training to operations and maintenance teams and identify opportunities to improve reliability and performance to reduce plant faults.

Supporting the delivery of engineering projects, you will act as a Project Engineer for medium work packages and support larger, multi-year programmes, helping translate modelling and simulation into practical engineering outputs and preparing technical inputs.

Additionally, you will:

• Manage or supervise installation, testing and commissioning activities
• Co‑ordinate multidisciplinary teams during work package delivery
• Produce, review and present technical documentation in line with UKAEA standards
• Support compliance with safety and regulatory requirements, including CDM and EAWR
• Oversee the safe and compliant management of SF₆ systems

Qualifications

• Apprentice training, with relevant experience working in an industrial environment
• Experience producing written safe systems of work
• Qualification and experience in supervising CDM works, including the supervision of external contractors
• Experience arranging and procuring external engineering services
• Demonstrable knowledge of electrical and mechanical maintenance techniques and industry best practice
• A pressurised water and compressed air qualification, with experience applying system isolations
• A C&G 1788 Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Maintenance, or a BTEC Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or a related subject
• 30.5 days annual leave (25 plus 3 days over Christmas and 2.5 ‘privilege’ days)
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Relocation assistance scheme

UKAEA's mission is clean energy for all, and we welcome talented people from all backgrounds who want to help us achieve our mission. We are under‑represented from some groups and so want to encourage applications in particular from women in STEM, people from Black British Caribbean and African backgrounds and from Pakistani and Bangladeshi British backgrounds. Our Executive team, supported by our 'Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion' (EDI) and Wellbeing and our EDI Networks actively promote Inclusion 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.

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