Senior Electrical Technician

QinetiQ; United States; On-site; USD 46,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched contribution pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Health Cash Plan

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employee discount portal

Job summary

QinetiQ is seeking a Senior Electrical Technician at the West Freugh site to join the Capability Support team. You will manage trials infrastructure, provide electrical engineering support for maintenance, and work within the safety-focused environment to meet strategic objectives.

The role requires an apprenticeship or equivalent qualification, a full UK driving licence, and knowledge of safety regulations. 37 hours per week, with SC clearance eligibility expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in inspection, testing and fault finding.
• Knowledge of BS7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Strong technical background with maintenance, installation and commissioning know-how.
• Solid understanding of health & safety and safe working practices.
• Good building services knowledge (BMS, mechanical).
• Proficient with IT and maintenance software packages.

Responsibilities

• Lead set up and demobilisation of trials infrastructure.
• Provide specialist maintenance support for building plant and site services.
• Prioritise work programme to meet business needs.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed.
• Maintain maintenance standards and quality of work.
• Oversee contractors on site and monitor task performance.

Skills

Inspection and fault finding

Maintenance scheduling

IT proficiency

Building services knowledge

Education

Electrical apprenticeship or equivalent

Full UK Driving Licence

Safety Acts knowledge (Desirable)

Tools

BS7671 18th Edition

Job description

Package:

£34,200 – £38,000 (salary dependent on experience) + Benefits

Role ID:

SF20562

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Senior Electrical Technician at our West Freugh site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role

As a Senior Electrical Technician, you’ll work within the Capability Support at MoD West Freugh as an Electrical Technician carrying out functions aligned with trials mobilisation, delivery and conclusion, to meet the strategic and operational objectives of the Range.

Day-to-day, you’ll provide provision of Electrical Engineering support relating to trials delivery, equipment maintenance, planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance. You will be an integral part of a team providing support to the Range and the site trials.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading set up and demobilisation trials infrastructure in compliance with trials instructions
• Delivering specialist technical maintenance support & services in relation to building plant/equipment and site services
• Prioritisation of work programme to satisfy business needs
• Ensuring robust application of health, safety & environmental procedures & processes
• Ensuring maintenance standards and quality of work delivered are to the required level and aligned with latest regulations
• Overseeing the conduct of contractors on site; monitoring the implementation & performance of tasks allocated

Essential experience of the Senior Electrical Technician

• Experience in inspection, testing and fault finding
• Knowledge of BS7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Strong technical background with experience with maintenance schedules, Installation, commissioning and problem solving
• Demonstrate a full and thorough understanding of operational health & safety and safe working practises
• Good knowledge and level of competency in other areas of building services (BMS, mechanical)
• Proficient with IT and basic software such as Word and Excel and using Maintenance Software packages

Essential qualifications for the Senior Electrical Technician

• Recognised Electrical Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Knowledge of Safety Acts and Regulations (Desirable)

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

This role is 37 hours per week based at our West Freugh site.

QinetiQ operates state-of-the-art facilities across the UK that focus on defence, security and technology innovation. These facilities enable QinetiQ to conduct a wide range of research, testing and development activities that support both military and civilian applications helping to advance technology and support national security.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

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Our Recruitment Process

At QinetiQ we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible and welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that a diverse mix of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences drives innovation and leads to better outcomes for our people, customers and communities. We encourage applications from all candidates and are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing [e-mail]. One of our recruitment team will contact you.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture. www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq

Our Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community