RACE Electrical Technician - Flexible & Remote-Handling

Uk Atomic Energy Authority; Culham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

UK Atomic Energy Authority, based at Culham in Oxfordshire, seeks an experienced Electrical Technician to wire, maintain, modify, commission, and operate RACE robotic and related equipment. You will develop procedures for setup and maintenance and mentor an apprentice in the workshop.

The role offers onsite work with flexible working options and BPSS/DBS clearance requirements. Join UKAEA to contribute to the future of fusion energy and support RACE/joint projects in a cutting-edge environment.

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical engineering apprenticeship (or equivalent) with relevant qualification.
• Qualified to BS7671 Wiring Regulations.
• Ability to understand and work from drawings and schematics.
• Comprehensive knowledge of crimping and soldering techniques.
• Knowledge and experience of assembly of high-density connectors.
• Experienced in fault finding techniques in electrical systems and devices.

Responsibilities

• Build and install electrical systems on RACE projects, supporting R&D of new equipment and tasks, while identifying issues and communicating with the project team.
• Wiring, testing, maintenance, and commissioning of circuits and equipment for RACE and JET remote-handling systems.
• Carry out prompt fault-finding and repair of remote-handling electrical systems, communicating faults, resolutions, and repair timeframes. On-call for out-of-hours remote-handling operations.
• Assist in reverse engineering of existing systems and equipment, providing information to engineers or Drawing Office staff.
• Record maintenance activities using the Operational Documentation System (ODS) after training.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Crimping

Soldering

HD connectors

Fault finding

Education

Electrical engineering apprenticeship

Job description

UK Atomic Energy Authority, based at Culham in Oxfordshire, seeks an experienced Electrical Technician to wire, maintain, modify, commission, and operate RACE robotic and related equipment. You will develop procedures for setup and maintenance and mentor an apprentice in the workshop.

The role offers onsite work with flexible working options and BPSS/DBS clearance requirements. Join UKAEA to contribute to the future of fusion energy and support RACE/joint projects in a cutting-edge environment.