Generator Winder

Arabelle Solutions; Rugby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Arabelle Solutions in Rugby seeks a Generator Winder to support generator and exciter installations, inspections, maintenance and repairs, including rewinds on large power machines. You will read outage plans, technical instructions and winding diagrams, applying proven techniques across 2MW to 1800MW units.

Travel across UK and internationally is required with a focus on quality and safety. Be part of a diverse, globally connected team that values craftsmanship, collaboration and continuous

Qualifications

• Recognised Time served Apprenticeship in Armature Winding of Heavy electrical machines.
• City & Guilds or NVQ Equivalent on Electrical Machines.
• Extensive knowledge of Brazing Techniques.
• Basic knowledge of Electrical Testing.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written).
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively across the UK and overseas for projects and field assignments.

Responsibilities

• Interpretation of Electrical Winding Diagrams.
• Understand Winding Processes and Methodology and apply correct solutions on inspections & repairs.
• Work under strict Foreign Material Exclusion rules.
• Perform inspections and minor repair works of all type of generator windings.
• Perform Fault Finding on windings.
• Assist with Diagnostic tests such as Iron Core Low Flux Tests, Electrical tests, Doppler Flow water Measurements.
• Strip and Inspect Generator Rotors, clean repair and rebuild.
• Strip and Inspect Generator Stators, clean repair and rebuild.
• Strip and Inspect Generator Exciters, clean repair and rebuild.
• Rewind Generator Stators.
• Rewind Generator Rotors.
• Rewind Exciters.

Skills

Fluency in English

Teamwork

Travel readiness

IT skills

Education

City & Guilds or NVQ Equivalent on Electrical Machines

Tools

Brazing Techniques

Electrical testing

Job description

As a Generator Winder you will be required to support our internal and external customers with Generator and Exciter installations, inspection, maintenance, fault finding & repairs including Minor Repair works through to full Rewinds. Generators are Water Cooled, Air Cooled or Hydrogen & ranging from 2MW through to 1800MW. This position requires technical competence in reading and interpreting engineering documents including but not restricted to previous Outage Plans, Technical & Quality instructions, winding diagrams and Engineering drawings. A thorough knowledge of Generator Technology is required.

Company

Arabelle Solutions offers a broad portfolio of turbine island technologies and services that are used in more than a third of nuclear power plants globally – helping customers across the world deliver reliable power as they transition to a lower-carbon future.

The Arabelle steam turbine is the most advanced of its kind and the company provides turbine island lifecycle support solutions for all nuclear reactor types – improving power output, reducing environmental footprint, and lowering operational cost.

Arabelle Solutions has around 3,300 employees across 16 countries and is a subsidiary of EDF Group.

At Arabelle Solutions, we’re proud to design services and solutions that are generating power not just for today and tomorrow but for generations to come.

You’ll work alongside passionate bright minds.

We offer a broad range of opportunities for those eager to build tomorrow’s world.

We believe a supportive culture is key to reach common goals.

Diversity and an inclusive mindset makes us and our business stronger.

Position

As a Generator Winder you will be required to support our internal and external customers with Generator and Exciter installations, inspection, maintenance, fault finding & repairs including Minor Repair works through to full Rewinds. Generators are Water Cooled, Air Cooled or Hydrogen & ranging from 2MW through to 1800MW. This position requires technical competence in reading and interpreting engineering documents including but not restricted to previous Outage Plans, Technical & Quality instructions, winding diagrams and Engineering drawings. A thorough knowledge of Generator Technology is required.

Location: UK, Rugby

Key Responsibilities

• Interpretation of Electrical Winding Diagrams.
• Understand Winding Processes and Methodology and apply correct solutions on inspections & repairs.
• Work under strict Foreign Material Exclusion rules.
• Perform inspections and minor repair works of all type of generator windings.
• Perform Fault Finding on windings
• Assist with Diagnostic tests such as Iron Core Low Flux Tests, Electrical tests, Doppler Flow water Measurements
• Strip and Inspect Generator Rotors, clean repair and rebuild.
• Strip and Inspect Generator Stators, clean repair and rebuild
• Strip and Inspect Generator Exciters, clean repair and rebuild
• Rewind Generator Stators.
• Rewind Generator Rotors.
• Rewind Exciters.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Recognised Time served Apprenticeship in Armature Winding of Heavy electrical machines
• City & Guilds or NVQ Equivalent on Electrical Machines
• Extensive knowledge of Brazing Techniques
• Basic knowledge of Electrical Testing
• Extensive travel to and from projects and various field assignments will be required.
• Computer literate with proficiency in IT skills.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written).
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively across the UK and overseas for projects and field assignments.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong teamwork and individual initiative.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Join us and work with global teams to support global customers ! At Arabelle Solutions, we have team members of more than 49 nationalities spread across 16 countries.
• At Arabelle Solutions, we know diversity makes teams and business stronger.