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Electrical/Electronics Technician

UK Atomic Energy Authority
Full-time
On-site
Culham England United Kingdom
Company Description

By 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today. Are you interested in contributing and helping to shape the future of the world’s energy? If so, read on.

Fusion, the process that powers the Sun and Stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy that our world badly needs.

UKAEA leads the way in realizing fusion energy, partnering with industry and research for groundbreaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the grid, supported by tomorrow's power stations. In pursuit of our mission, UKAEA embraces core values: Innovative, Committed, Trusted, and Collaborative.

As an employee of UKAEA you will benefit from:

Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme, details of which can be found at the end of this advert.
Corporate bonus scheme up to 7 % and a Relocation allowance (if eligible).
Flexible working options including family friendly policies and the right to request flexible working from the start of your employment.
Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders,
Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays
Wide range of career development opportunities
A vibrant culture committed to equality and being fully inclusive

The salary for this role is £ 40,409 (inclusive of a Market Premium Payment (MPP)) . O nsite working is expected for 3 days a week, however, we actively support requests for flexible working.

Job Description

This role is based at the following site Culham, Oxfordshire.

This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) , including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions.

The Role

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference? Join our team and contribute to the future of fusion energy. As an Electrical/Electronics Technician, you will manage the electrical plant maintenance strategy and test and inspection programme on the site power distribution network within UKAEA operational facilities. You'll integrate planned maintenance activities with reactive or corrective maintenance arising from breakdowns or faults, ensuring effective resolution of issues. You'll also advise on the electrical design of equipment to ensure compliance with legislation and codes of practice, consulting with a Subject Matter Expert as needed.

Additional Responsibilities:

● Ensure Preventative Maintenance records are accurate, complete, and stored in accordance with UKAEA policy, maintaining data integrity and accessibility.

● Continuously evaluate and refine maintenance planning processes, seeking opportunities to enhance efficiency, reliability, and compliance.

● Maintain comprehensive documentation of maintenance plans, schedules, and activities, generating regular reports to track progress and compliance.

● Provide guidance and support to team members on CMMS utilisation and maintenance planning processes, fostering skill development and proficiency.

Qualifications

Engineering (BTEC) or equivalent

Electrical Installations 2832 (C&G) and BS 7671 (C&G)

Experience of Electrical & Mechanical Design and Build Projects

Good collaboration skills to work with other groups.

Additional Information

A full list of our benefits can be found here https://careers.ukaea.uk/life-at-ukaea/employee-benefits/

We welcome applications from under-represented groups, particularly individuals from black and other ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and women. Our Executive team, supported by our 'Equality, Diversity and Inclusion' (EDI) Partner and Inclusion Ambassadors, actively promotes EDI and takes steps to increase diversity within our organization. We reinforce best practices in recruitment and selection and evaluate approaches to remove barriers to success.

Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications.