ELECTRICAL CONTROLS ENGINEER
COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
A globally respected specialist, Lightfoot Defence delivers design, manufacture, installation, repair and servicing of refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment.
An SME with over a century of development in these areas, along with a future-ready culture, certified quality management system and environmental agency approval, Lightfoot Defence is a stand-alone choice, trusted by militaries and highly respected commercial partners across the globe to deliver the highest quality, advanced and bespoke refrigeration solutions.
JOB DESCRIPTION & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The ECE is responsible for the electrical assembly, installation, testing, and fault finding associated with all company projects and domestic facilities. It requires the post holder to co-ordinate resources and liaise with internal and external key contacts to ensure work is delivered on time and to a quality standard.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools
- Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem
- Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair
- Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous
- Manage the company Pat Testing System and Log
- Direct and train co-workers on how to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures
- Assist with the design of control circuits for existing and new build machinery including wiring to the PLC as well as creating panel layouts
- Assist the APM with the compilation of BOM’s and other technical project documentation
- Prepare sketches or follow Engineering drawings to determine the location of wiring and equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes
- Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment
- Perform business management duties such as maintaining records and files, preparing reports and ordering supplies and equipment
- Repair or replace wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools
- Ensure that all activities relating to electrical building maintenance are carried out and managed accordingly in line with current IEC Regulations
- Provide preliminary sketches and cost estimates for materials and services
- Assist the Business Support Team by testing and preparing Electrical and Mechanical spares for customers
- The post holder might occasionally be asked to work overtime or out of hours in order to ensure project deadlines are met
- The post holder might occasionally be asked to travel within and outside of the UK in support of company projects
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:
Education
- Educated to Degree level in an electrical engineering discipline (preferably Civil, Marine or Aircraft engineering) or equivalent working/supervisory experience
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Specialized knowledge
- The minimum requirement for the post of ECE would be a 5-year indentured engineering apprenticeship in electrical/control engineering. Due to the specialised nature of the work this would have to be backed up by 10-15 years’ experience in a civil/marine/aerospace engineering capacity
Skills
- An understanding of the requirements of assembly, test, fault finding and rectification of complex electromechanical components and machines. A good understanding and experience of using test equipment
- A minimum of 10 years’ experience in a Supervisory role
- Proven track record of the ability to manage time and work to strict deadlines
- Good interpersonal communication and organisational skills and the ability to work effectively within a team
- Intermediate ICT skills (MS Office, Emails etc)
- Be able to effectively communicate in both written and verbal format
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Salary: competitive
37.5 hours per week
Company Pension Scheme
Ride To Work Scheme
Free Parking
How To Apply
Candidates who wish to apply for this position must forward a handwritten cover letter stating their current salary with their CV direct to support@lightfootdefence.com.