RINA is currently recruiting for an Electrical Power Earthing & Lightning Protection Technician to join its office in Manchester within the Power & Energy Solutions Division.
The Electrical Technician works within the Power / Earthing & Lightning Protection (E&LP) Unit and reports to the Head of E&LP. You will support the E&LP team in servicing their client base, providing solutions to earthing & lightning protection projects across diverse sectors. The role will be based at the Manchester Office (likely to more to Stoke) and will involve frequent travel to client substation locations UK Wide, as well as equipment maintenance and site team support functions from the office / workshop.
You will be working on UK’s most critical and complex installations which power the country. If you are keen to travel (UK wide – expenses paid), have a strong work ethic, are hands-on and have a can do attitude, you will find this position most fulfilling and technically progressive. On the job training will be provided.
Role responsibilities
Site measurements
- Assisting with site based electrical testing of earthing systems at electrical substations, power stations and for renewable energy projects, etc;
- Site based electrical soil resistivity surveys for new and existing high voltage installations;
- Recording and dissemination of data gathered on site;
- Ability to carry out dynamic quality checking of site data to ensure high standards are maintained.
Equipment Maintenance & Site Work Support Functions
- Carry out regular proactive maintenance of site equipment including checking for damage and cleaning;
- Organise the workshop area and keep tidy;
- Make repairs to defective site equipment.;
- Organise off-site repair of major defects.;
- Make up new equipment or liaise with manufacturers to achieve this.;
- Arrange calibration of test instrumentation;
- Coordinate site team PPE orders and manage stock levels.;
- Carry out routine checks on site vehicles and coordinate MOT / servicing, repairs, etc.
Required qualifications and experience
Essential
- Electrical related technical qualification - NVQ, apprenticeship, BTEC, etc;
- At least 1 year’s experience in an electrical related job;
- A full, clean, driving license - the successful candidate will be expected to drive company pool vehicles to sites across the UK;
- Able and willing to attend client sites at various locations around the UK to perform physically demanding earth testing work;
- Willing to stay away from home for short periods, e.g.2 to 4 nights per week, while carrying out site testing.
About RINA E&LP
Earthing: The established Earthing team has pushed the boundaries in electrical power earthing for more than 15 years. Clients include electrical distributors and power generators. RINA is a key player in updating the UK power industry’s earthing standards.
Lightning: The established Lightning team provide consultancy to reduce the exposure and susceptibility of clients’ installations, and implements suitable protection measures, which comply with industry standards.
Benefits
- As part of our growing global team, you’ll find yourself working with world-class professionals and clients in a variety of market sectors. In addition, you will be rewarded with:
- Matched 6% pension
- Life Assurance
- Healthcare Insurance
- 25 days leave (plus bank holidays)
- Option to buy more holiday
- Smart/hybrid Working policy
- Professional development, support with qualifications (i.e. Chartership)
- Pay for professional membership
- Support of Military Reservists – 10 additional paid days
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee perks – retail discounts
- Generous recruitment referral bonus
- 4 half days paid leave for STEM Ambassadors
