Technical Support Engineer (Electrical)

University of York; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed educational institution in York seeks a Technical Support Engineer (Electrical) to provide crucial support for electrical assets and systems. The role involves ensuring compliance with safety standards and best practices in energy and utility management. Ideal candidates will demonstrate proficiency in low and high voltage systems and have a solid understanding of fire safety regulations. This is an excellent opportunity to develop skills in a collaborative engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient in maintaining low and high voltage electrical distribution systems.
• Experience with generator support and emergency lighting.
• Knowledge of fire safety regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and advisory services to departments in normal and emergency situations.
• Ensure safety standards are maintained across all electrical assets.
• Deliver best practice for energy and utility asset management.

Job description

Department

The Technical Support Engineer (Electrical) role is a fantastic opportunity to develop your existing knowledge and skills at the University of York, based within our Estates Operations team. Working closely with a team of electrical engineers the role is responsible for building management, technical guidance and standards compliance across the electrical assets of the University Estate.

About the Role

The Technical Support Engineer role provides technical support across the estate and advisory service to in-house staff and departments in normal, abnormal and emergency situations.

Electrical assets include a wide range of simple to complex infrastructure, networks and equipment including:

• Low and High Voltage Electrical Distribution Network
• Generator and Business Continuity Support
• Emergency Lighting
• Permit authorisation and Safe Systems of work.
• Responsibilities under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
• Fire Refuge/ DDA alarms
• Lightning & Surge Protection
• (EMC) ElectroMagnetic Compatibility

The role will advise and deliver on best practice in maintaining and improving the University’s energy and utility assets, ensuring safety is maintained at all times whilst providing best practice, effective and value-added systems of work.

Interview date:To be confirmed

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact: Tony Watson (Engineering, Utilities & Infrastructure Manager on 07771843329 ([e-mail])