Generator/CHP Electrician

at  Fleetsolve

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to communicate concisely and factually at all levels with both non-technical and technical colleagues, customers, and suppliers.
A recognised apprenticeship in an electrical installation and electrical maintenance discipline with least 3 years’ experience in a similar field-based electrical service engineers’ role within the power generation industry.
It is essential that you have the 18th edition qualification (City and Guilds 2382-18).
It is desirable that you have the inspection and testing qualification (City and Guilds 2391).
It is desirable that you will have had some formal OEM factory training on engine control systems.
Ability to competently and proficiently use the Microsoft office suite, specifically Word and Outlook, for emails, report writing and system monitoring.
Must have a full UK driving licence.
Able to obtain an enhanced DBS certificate.

THE ROLE OF ELECTRICAL SERVICE ENGINEER

Midlands West/Midlands based role.
Responsible for carrying out electrical and safety inspections of electrical generator and CHP systems, located throughout the UK.
Onsite fault finding and diagnosis of all electrical equipment and installations within the CHP or generator plant room.
This includes but is not limited to fault finding and repairs to 415v alternators, switch gear control panels, inverters, ventilation systems, trace heating, pumps and associated lighting and low voltage power supply.
Our equipment is powered by liquid biofuel, diesel fuel, natural gas, biogas and syngas and will require relevant safety training and certificates to carry out the works.
The CHP element will require additional works and experience including LTHW and MTHW pump overhauls, setting up of inverters, installation of new equipment and the replacement of old equipment when past its useful life.
Support of the mechanical team, ensuring all electrical systems are always safe before the commencement of works whilst adhering to RAMS and Dynamic Risk Assessments.
Carry out in depth fault diagnosis and fault finding of electrical equipment associated with Generators, CHP units, control panels and PLC’s.
Carry out annual electrical services including insulation resistance testing on Alternators, Motors and temperature assessments and recordings using calibrated test equipment.
Install additional electrical equipment such as PLC’s, invertor drives, Power factor correction units, electrical testing and monitoring equipment, trace heating, lighting, and power supplies.
Install cable containment and associated earth bonding.
Assist installation of new mains cables and associated switchgear.
Assist mechanical team in the safe removal and replacement of alternators, pumps, and switchgear.
Removal and retrofit of Generator and CHP control systems.
Completing all service repair and defects via a digital service software utilising a tablet and understand the need to capture clear and concise records.
Participate in the on-call rota and attend site as and when required.
Ensure the service van is fully stocked up and ready to respond with a first-time fix.
Assist workshop engineering resources as required.
Involvement with apprentice training and coaching of young engineers and interdepartmental colleagues.
Adaptable to change and open communication alongside design and wider team as to how systems can be improved to aid maintenance and the uptime of the engine.
Understand how to reduce any unplanned downtime by system alterations and improvements.
Regular skills testing and product awareness.