Shift Electrician

Job: Shift Electrician

Description

Global Highland is working with a local client to source an experienced Industrial Shift Electrician on a permanent basis.

The roles and responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for the safe and efficient utilisation of all electrical equipment throughout the factory, yard and offices.
• Work as part of an engineering team co-operating with other production and engineering disciplines.
• Repair of all electrical breakdowns throughout the plant.
• Modify and improve procedures and programmes as required.
• Carry out preventative maintenance on all electrical equipment as required.
• Identify and report any signs of equipment failure.
• Ensure that all documentation is kept up to date i.e. logbook, programme additions, changes etc.
• Installation and commissioning equipment and services as requested.
• Isolation and de-isolations in accordance with permit to work code of practice.
• Assist with other engineering work when and where required as directed by Electrical Supervisor.
• Adopt and maintain good engineering and housekeeping procedures in all work area

Skills, Knowledge & Attitudes / Behaviours

The post holder requires to:

• Ensure safe working practises at all times
• Comply with all company policies and procedures
• Gain familiarity of area and process
• Recommend any changes to equipment to supervisor
• Ability to highlight any risks / tasks which could be encountered during normal working day
• Identify all training requirements to allow job to be completed with minimum risk to business
• Good communication skills

Qualification(s) / Experience

What You Will Need:

• Qualified to City & Guilds level or above.
• Industrial maintenance experience.
• PLC knowledge - Preferably Allen Bradley 5/40, Siemens Step 5.
• Ability to work unsupervised.