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Electrical Safety Engineer

Employer
Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE)
Location
Berkshire, England, West Berkshire
Salary
£42000 - £62000 per annum
Closing date
16 Dec 2019
Reference
R6197

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Discipline
Safety
Sector
Nuclear Industry
Job Type
Engineer

Job Details

Electrical Safety Engineer

Location - Reading/Basingstoke area

Package - £42,000.00-62,000.00 per annum plus contributory pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, additional flexible benefits scheme and excellent work/life balance including 9 day working fortnight.

AWE has been named in the Sunday Times top 25 big companies to work for in 2019.

Working for one of the area's largest employers and enjoying an excellent work/life balance, our engineers gain experience on a wide variety of equipment and projects and can make a direct and visible contribution to the successful running of the business.

Within this role you will be dealing with major production facilities, site infrastructure and buildings scientific and research capabilities.

Within this position you will:

  • Advise on the company policy and procedures to support Electrical Safety throughout the company.
  • Support the Senior Electrical Authority to maintain competent persons responsible for application of the Electrical Safety code across the company.
  • Undertake Investigations on electrical issues and make recommendations for improvement
  • Monitor the performance of compliance with electrical legislation and standards, including competence, configuration and work control.
  • Communicate electrical alerts to all relevant parties across site and other licenced operators to share learning.
  • Conduct reviews on the health of the Electrical management systems being used
  • Build and maintain communications with similar companies to enable best practice to be shared.
  • Shape the future to inspire trust, build effective relationships to clarify purpose, energise the team to deliver results and be a model for personal excellence, integrity and accountability

To be successful in this role you will need to have:

  • Experience of Electrical Safety from design through to decommissioning.
  • Extensive knowledge of IET Wiring regulations, Electricity at Works Regulations, Electrical Safety of machines and Electrical Safety of Controls & Instrumentation.
  • You will require an in-depth knowledge of Electrical Safety regulations and standards and be capable of their intelligent application to a diverse range of buildings and processes, including the management of ageing plant and equipment through to the latest emerging technologies.
  • Membership of an appropriate professional institute preferably at Chartered Engineer level but as a minimum at Incorporated Engineer. Engineering Safety qualification such as NEBOSH.

Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.

AWE plays a crucial role in the defence of the United Kingdom, by providing and maintaining the warheads for the country's nuclear deterrent. We are a centre of scientific, engineering and technological excellence, with some of the most advanced research, design and production facilities in the world. Our unique expertise also assists the UK Government in developing and delivering a range of innovative and integrated support services, including national nuclear security and counter-terrorism solutions.

AWE is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at AWE, including women, BAME and disabled people.

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We’re looking for talented and ambitious people to join us in our work at the forefront of nuclear defence engineering, science and technology.

To work at AWE is to play a valuable part in keeping our country safe and secure.

Working at AWE gives you access to exceptional technologies, facilities and projects no ordinary company can provide – and the support of world-class professionals at every stage of your career.

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