Production Technician - Test Bed Electrician Job Details | Sulzer

Sulzer; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Leeds is seeking a Production Technician - Test Bed Electrician to support Test Bed operations through electrical installations and maintenance. The successful candidate will perform calibration and testing of control systems, requiring relevant apprenticeship training and technical experience in instrumentation. The role offers competitive salary and excellent benefits, including a company-wide bonus scheme and 33 days of annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Inclusion in company-wide bonus scheme

33 days of annual leave

Defined pension contribution

Employee Assistance Programmes

Shopping and lifestyle discounts

Discounted car leasing

Long Service Awards

Learning and development opportunities

Free secure onsite parking

Qualifications

• Knowledge of control and monitoring systems.
• Experience with temperature and pressure transmitters.
• Capability to interpret and work from diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and calibration of instrumentation.
• Wire pump packages and conduct system checks.
• Support fault-finding and repairs.

Skills

Electrical discipline knowledge

Experience in maintenance and calibration of instrumentation

Ability to work from Instrument Wiring Diagrams and P&IDs

Strong organizational skills

Flexibility and teamwork

Education

Apprenticeship training in an electrical discipline

Tools

Control and monitoring systems

Bently Nevada vibration probes

Allen Bradley PLC Flex IO

Job description

FE_Energy-E262

Production Technician - Test Bed Electrician-Full Time-Leeds,United Kingdom

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

Purpose of the role

To support our Test Bed operations by carrying out electrical installation, maintenance, calibration and testing of instrumentation, control and monitoring systems on pump packages. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the reliability and accuracy of performance testing and data acquisition.

Your main tasks and responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and calibration of instrumentation and data acquisition systems, including Bently Nevada vibration probes using 3500 racks and System 1 software.

• Work with temperature probes, temperature and pressure transmitters, and Allen Bradley PLC Flex IO (RSLogix experience an advantage).

• Wire pump packages and perform system checks in preparation for performance testing.

• Read and interpret Instrument Wiring Diagrams and P&IDs to ensure accurate installation and maintenance.

• Support the Test Bed team in fault-finding, repairs, and continuous improvement of electrical and instrumentation systems.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Apprenticeship training in an electrical discipline, ideally with knowledge of control and monitoring systems.

• Ability to work from Instrument Wiring Diagrams and P&IDs.

• Experience in maintenance and calibration of instrumentation and data acquisition systems.

• Knowledge of Bently Nevada vibration probes, temperature/pressure transmitters, and Allen Bradley PLC Flex IO desirable.

• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work safely and effectively in a busy production environment.

• Flexibility, teamwork and a proactive approach to problem solving.

What we offer you

• Competitive basic salary

• Inclusion in a company-wide bonus scheme

• 33 days of annual leave

• Defined pension contribution

• Confidential support through Employee Assistance Programmes

• Access to a wide range of discounts on shopping, entertainment, and lifestyle

• Opportunity to apply for Costco membership for exclusive offers

• Discounted personal car leasing for employees, family, and friends

• Long Service Awards to celebrate employee longevity

• Continuous learning and development through Sulzer Learning Pathways

• Free, secure onsite parking, including electric charging facilities

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

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