Overview
MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN – DERRY
Our client based in the Derry area are in a period of significant growth and due to their continued increased and busy work load they now have a vacancy for a Maintenance Electrician.
Key Purpose
Responsible for ensuring site electrical systems and documentation are accurate and compliant with relevant codes, undertaking electrical repairs / maintenance of all site plant and equipment, including electrical breakdowns, fault finding, planned maintenance and electrical inspections/tests.
Core Responsibilities
- Carry out duties and responsibilities in compliance with the Safe System of Work to prevent harm to all personnel and damage to equipment.
- Responsible for ensuring site electrical systems are compliant as per regulatory standards and relevant codes, and documentation (to include drawings) is accurate and up to date.
- Accountable for personal time management to ensure delivery of an effective and efficient electrical support service within the environment that has the flexibility to meet fluctuating work demands.
- Committed to continuous improvement and identifying and implementing improved systems of work.
- Identify actual and potential electrical safety issues to ensure safety standards are maintained and equipment down time / repair costs are kept to a minimum.
- Prioritise, schedule, and conduct planned maintenance tasks on all services, systems, and equipment.
- Troubleshoot and maintain various electrical systems and equipment.
- Install, relocate and/or disassemble machinery.
- Carry out minor electrical installations, for example lighting circuits.
- Provide assistance to electrical contractors as required.
- Complete and retain necessary documents ensuring a logical records system is maintained and updated.
- Provide assistance to other members of the engineering team which will involve working with hydraulics, pneumatics and mechanical systems.
- Provide out of hours and weekend engineering cover as a member of the engineering team as directed.
- Log and resolve fault records within the 'AssetHQ' asset management software system to ensure comprehensive maintenance tracking and defect resolution.
- Health & Safety, Risk and Compliance
- Positively contribute to, implement, monitor, and review adherence to safe systems of work.
- Positively contribute to risk assessments with support from the Environmental Health and Safety Officer.
- Use appropriate PPE and carry out mental risk assessments when carrying out tasks to ensure the safety of yourself and others.
- Work safely at heights.
- Work safely in confined spaces.
- Identify and report all safety observations to the Environmental Health and Safety Officer as soon as possible.
- Proactively identify and report any non-compliance of regulations and procedures to the relevant departments as soon as possible.
- Fully implement any corrective actions/lessons learnt following internal investigations, toolbox talk, safety bulletins and team meetings.
- Undertake regular training programs as required, including e-learning modules.
- General Responsibilities
- Always represent the Organisation in a reputable and professional manner.
- Follow organisation policies and procedures and adhere to Human Resources, Health and Safety policies and relevant statutory regulations including UK-GDPR.
- Positively comply with the values of the organisation, demonstrating the behavioural requirements aligned to each value.
- Contribute to the development of a respectful and mutually supportive working environment consulting with and supporting other departments as appropriate.
- Undertake other duties within your area of competence as directed.
- Maintain high standards of personal accountability.
Essential Criteria
- HNC in Electrical Engineering or City & Guilds Level 3 Electro Technical Technology or Level 3 NVQ Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
- Hold City & Guilds 18th edition Wiring Regulations or hold a previous edition and willing to update.
- Minimum of three years' experience of completing electrical repairs and maintenance tasks.
- Ability to carry out electrical repair job assessments (inspections), identifying the repair to be completed and materials required to complete the repair task.
- Capable of working at height from scaffold platforms, ladders, mechanical equipment, in confined spaces, and both on and off shore.
- Proficient IT skills to include experience using MS Office including email systems.
- Full current driving licence or access to a form of transport to enable the post holder to meet the requirements of the post in full.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience of maintenance and repair of mobile harbour cranes.
- Familiarity with marine electrical systems, ideally gained through hands-on work or similar marine environments.
- Experience operating industrial machinery, e.g. forklift truck, telehandler, MEWP.
- Experience using asset management or maintenance software systems.
- Skilled across electrical, mechanical & hydraulic systems.
Benefits / Additional Information
- A range of Employee Well Being Initiatives including:
- Permanent Role; Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm, 37.5 hours per week plus overtime
- Salary competitive annual rate plus bonus
- Ref - VAC-13202