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Senior Electrical Technician
Horsham, West Sussex
Permanent
  
Purpose of the Role:
​The role will directly support our client  in the development of their products through the planning, lay out, assembly and modification of test equipment by reading and interpreting engineering drawings and sketches. Assisting Test Engineers in the operation of the test equipment to obtain performance data and working to resolve problems such as equipment issues and malfunctions with bias towards electrical installations, circuits, and power distribution systems. Carry out build, modification and testing of electrical circuits and power distribution units.
  
​Key Accountabilities:​

Drafting electrical installation plans and technical diagrams.
Installing, maintaining, modifying and repairing all electrical systems on all test stand platforms.
Ensuring that electrical systems adhere to the national electrical safety standards and regulations.
Supervising ongoing electrical system installations and providing technical expertise to installation teams where needed.
Using schematic, wiring diagrams and manufacturer’s installation drawings to complete projects.
Completing work orders and recording materials that are used on the job, for future job tasks.
Identifying electrical problems and repairing them.
Advising the company’s management when to replace aged electrical equipment to prevent hazards.
Conducting general electrical systems maintenance (TPM) total planned maintenance and troubleshooting electrical issues with testing equipment. Knowledge and skills required for the role:

Experience of lab or industrial environments including safety procedures
Experience and understanding of electrical installations and power distribution units
Experience of completing mechanical and/or electrical works on equipment or systems in line with engineering documentation
HNC level in Electrical Engineering or similar
Mechanical and electrical fitting skills
Competent user of MS Office packages
Ability to read diagrams and schematics (ideally electrical, electronic and P&ID)
Enthusiasm and drive to deliver on time
Organised and methodical
Effective communicator, with ability to problem solve Desirable

Practical working knowledge of sensors, actuators, instrumentation, wiring and control systems
Experience of working in a product development or research environment
Industrial wiring, e.g. contactors, breakers, 3-Phase and 24v systems
Design of electrical circuits and power distribution systems
BS 7671 IET Wiring Regulation qualified
Experience of single and 3-phase power systems and high voltage systems
Ability to produce diagrams and schematics (ideally electrical, electronic and P&ID)   
TPA are a specialist recruitment agency recruiting on behalf of our client. If you are a Buyer, working within a technical environment, and you are looking to work within a small and friendly team, then please apply through the link and we will call you to discuss the position and company in more detail