Electrical Technician

Job Opportunity

Electrical Technician  

Who are we?

For 50 years, SMD has partnered with pioneers in industry and science to take technology and engineering to places that people have never been.

We specialise in the design, manufacture and deployment of remotely operated and autonomous Subsea power and control solutions. They help our partners around the globe to harness the potential of the most challenging subsea environments with maximum safety, efficiency and sensitivity.

Relocation packages can be discussed for candidates outside of the North East region

The Role – What will I be doing?

You will be responsible for complex system builds within our electrical team.  This includes building to correct sequences and specifications. 

You will be responsible for:

• Assembly and wiring of control cabins
• Assembly and wiring of subsea assemblies (for example, Junction boxes, electronic control units etc.)
• Machine wiring of surface equipment (for example, umbilical winches and A-Frames)
• Assembly and Wiring of small accurate components

There is also an opportunity for you to get involved and instigate continuous improvement activities.

What skills and qualifications do I need? 

HNC qualification or equivalent experience is preferred. 

We are looking for someone with strong experience in Panel Wiring and Machine wiring working to Electrical drawings.

You must have an understanding of the requirements for the correct assembly of all electrical assemblies and sub-assemblies, as well as experience of stripping, crimping, and terminating all cables.

You will need to be health and safety driven, a team player and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.   

What Benefits do SMD offer?

We offer a suite of benefits including:

• A competitive salary with enhance overtime rates
• The potential to participate in the SMD incentive scheme
• 4.5 day week
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• A flexible, supportive community with training and development opportunities
• Wellbeing/engagement events throughout the year
• Pension scheme
• Bupa private health insurance (after 3 months)
• Free Canteen serving breakfast and lunch
• Life assurance and income protection insurance
• Range of optional salary sacrifice schemes such as
  • Company car scheme
  • Bike to work scheme
  • Dental insurance
  • Critical illness cover
  • Tastecard
  • Buy/Sell holidays
  • Health surveillance options
  • Discount scheme
  • Company events such as Summer family fun day and Christmas party