Test Technician - Electrical
- Recruiter
- Fircroft Engineering Serv Ltd (Contract)
- Location
- Stafford
- Salary
- 20.00 - 25.00 GBP Hourly
- Posted
- 20 Apr 2017
- Closes
- 28 Apr 2017
- Sectors
- Engineering, Electrical
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
The Company:
Our client is a leading player in the High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) market with over 50 years' experience. HVDC technology is key to enabling global and renewable energy transmission critical in meeting today's demand for decarbonisation and security of energy networks. As a technology leader, we are engineering and delivering HVDC solutions to meet the most complex electrical projects ever seen.
The Role:
Responsibilities:
* Build and operate high voltage/high current test circuits
* Working to and understanding IEC Test specification IEC60700
* Installing and pre-commissioning power electronic equipment
* Setting up, proving and fault finding of test circuits (from PCB level to HV circuits)
* Setting up high voltage and current measuring equipment
* Understanding and signing on to risk assessments and method statements
* Contributing to writing test reports
* Assist with day to day facility management, equipment deliveries
* Set up and operation of the facility's test circuit cooling systems
* Working with contractors and customers
* Carrying out routine maintenance on test plant equipment
* Operation of fork lift trucks and MEWPs within the facility (training can be provided)
* General housekeeping of the facility
* Take on health and safety roles eg Fire Marshal, First Aider (training will be provided).
* Possible short term site work may be available within the UK and abroad
Essential Skills / Qualifications:
* Previous electrical testing experience is essential
* Using test instrumentation (oscilloscopes, HV dividers, multimeters, shunts/CTs, power supplies, telemetry)
* Electrical / electronic testing/fault finding skills (PCB level to high voltage)
* HV Electrical Safety Awareness (clearances, earthing, Isolation, VAV)
* EHS Compliance (working to method statements, risk assessments, LOTO, permits to work)
* Correct use of basic workshop tools
* Wiring and soldering skills
* Basic IT skills including Microsoft Office, Email, internet.
* Working at height experience (eg in scissor lifts/MEWPs)
* Able to work independently and also part of a team, with good communication skills
* Very practically minded and able to work 'hands on'
About Fircroft:
Fircroft has been placing people in specialist technical industries for approaching half a century, focusing on mid to senior level engineers for contract and permanent roles worldwide. By applying for this job you give consent for Fircroft to contact you, via email & telephone, to discuss your application along with future positions and Fircroft's services.
Our client is a leading player in the High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) market with over 50 years' experience. HVDC technology is key to enabling global and renewable energy transmission critical in meeting today's demand for decarbonisation and security of energy networks. As a technology leader, we are engineering and delivering HVDC solutions to meet the most complex electrical projects ever seen.
The Role:
Responsibilities:
* Build and operate high voltage/high current test circuits
* Working to and understanding IEC Test specification IEC60700
* Installing and pre-commissioning power electronic equipment
* Setting up, proving and fault finding of test circuits (from PCB level to HV circuits)
* Setting up high voltage and current measuring equipment
* Understanding and signing on to risk assessments and method statements
* Contributing to writing test reports
* Assist with day to day facility management, equipment deliveries
* Set up and operation of the facility's test circuit cooling systems
* Working with contractors and customers
* Carrying out routine maintenance on test plant equipment
* Operation of fork lift trucks and MEWPs within the facility (training can be provided)
* General housekeeping of the facility
* Take on health and safety roles eg Fire Marshal, First Aider (training will be provided).
* Possible short term site work may be available within the UK and abroad
Essential Skills / Qualifications:
* Previous electrical testing experience is essential
* Using test instrumentation (oscilloscopes, HV dividers, multimeters, shunts/CTs, power supplies, telemetry)
* Electrical / electronic testing/fault finding skills (PCB level to high voltage)
* HV Electrical Safety Awareness (clearances, earthing, Isolation, VAV)
* EHS Compliance (working to method statements, risk assessments, LOTO, permits to work)
* Correct use of basic workshop tools
* Wiring and soldering skills
* Basic IT skills including Microsoft Office, Email, internet.
* Working at height experience (eg in scissor lifts/MEWPs)
* Able to work independently and also part of a team, with good communication skills
* Very practically minded and able to work 'hands on'
About Fircroft:
Fircroft has been placing people in specialist technical industries for approaching half a century, focusing on mid to senior level engineers for contract and permanent roles worldwide. By applying for this job you give consent for Fircroft to contact you, via email & telephone, to discuss your application along with future positions and Fircroft's services.