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ELECTRICAL CONTROL PANEL & SWITCHGEAR ENGINEER
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 80,000/Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: NR13 6LH, Rackheath, Norfolk
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Overview
We are expanding our business and looking for a full time Electrical Control Panel & Switchgear Engineer to work in our workshops, both on and offshore within the UK and occasionally overseas.
The successful applicant will be involved in all aspect from:
Design assistance
Manufacture.
Factory testing.
Installation
Site commissioning of our products
Service and repair of other manufacturers products.
Background
LS Engineering Services Ltd manufacture low and medium voltage motor control centres (MCCs) and distribution switchgear for the oil and gas, petrochemical, food and defence industries at its facility in Rackheath, Norwich.
The equipment we build operates at voltages from 400V to 11,000V with current ratings up to 6300A and utilises circuit breakers, isolators, contactors, relays and other switchgear type components .
The company also specialises in maintenance and modification of other manufacturers legacy equipment such as ABB, GEC, Brush etc. and provides specialist support to Laurence Scott & Electromotors, Centaur & Slendaur range of switchgear
Main Purpose
To manufacture, install, commission, modify, maintain and test electrical control panels, motor control centres (MCCs) and distribution switchboards in our workshops and on customer’s sites within the UK, offshore and overseas.
Duties & Responsibilities
Team worker with good interpersonal skills .
Be able to follow manufacturing instructions specifically created for the task.
Ability to read electrical schematics and manufacturing drawings.
Work to method statements and risk assessment specifically created for the task
Be able to offload, move into position and install control panels on customer sites
Be able to carry out commissioning activities on motor starter panels, including variable speed drives, intelligent motor starters, electronic protection relays such as Schneider Easergy, Micom etc
Functional tests to schematic diagrams.
Fault finding.
Current injection.
Voltage application.
Insulation resistance and high voltage pressure testing.
Resistance measurement of joints (Ductoring).
Have excellent control panel wiring skills in both trunking and looming types..
Have excellent fitting skills for marking off, cutting and drilling etc.
Logical thinker with ability to assist in the design and layout of compartments to ease manufacture
Be able to travel worldwide at short notice
Co-operate with the employer on all health and safety matters
Use and maintenance any PPE provided for your safety and others.
Report back to your supervisor with status of the work and any health and safety concerns
Complete timesheets, expenses forms and visit reports in a timely manner.
Protect and maintain your local and global environment.
Any other task as deemed necessary by your supervisor/manager
Requirements
Electrical qualification such as an HNC, HND, or NVQ in Electrotechnology, Mechatronics or equivalent.
Previous experience in primary and secondary injection of thermal and electronic protection relays.
Setting up and commissioning variable speed drives, electronic motor controllers such as Siemens Simocode etc
Maintain a valid driving licence
Maintain a valid passport
Pass an annual medical, OGUK
Pass a four yearly offshore survival course (BOSIET or FOET)
Participate in training courses for:
* Health & Safety.
* Product familiarity
* Professional development
* Other deemed necessary
Read and participate in company announcements on electronic notice boards
Be eligible to work in the UK
Comply with the conditions and contract of employment
Hours of Work & Pay
Normal workshop hours are 08:30 to 16:45 Monday to Friday with the possibility of overtime when the workload permits.
Hours on site are specified by the client and could be up to 12 hours per day, especially offshore.
You will be required to work the hours necessary to complete the task in the designated timeframe.
Weekend working may be required, which will attract additional payments and/or time off in lieu.
Pay is dependent upon experience and ability but would start at £35,000 to £45,000 with an estimate total earnings of £50,000 to £80,000
Benefits
Great working culture within a small ‘family like’ business
25 days annual leave, with 3 of these taken over the Christmas / New Year holiday period when the workshops are closed.
Additional payments for weekend, overseas and offshore work.
Ability to earn additional time in lieu which can be carried over year after year and taken as holiday or additional pay.
Performance related bonuses / gifts etc.
Increasing levels of sick pay depending upon length of service.
Team building activities and nights out.
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