Junior Electrical Technician, Earthing & Lightning Protection

RINA is currently recruiting for an Electrical Power Earthing & Lightning Protection Technician to join its office in Manchester within the Power & Energy Solutions Division.

The Electrical Technician works within the Power / Earthing & Lightning Protection (E&LP) Unit and reports to the Head of E&LP. You will support the E&LP team in servicing their client base, providing solutions to earthing & lightning protection projects across diverse sectors. The role will be based at the Stoke-on-Trent office and will involve frequent travel to client substation locations UK Wide, as well as equipment maintenance and site team support functions from the office / workshop. 

You will be working on UK’s most critical and complex installations which power the country. If you are keen to travel (UK wide – expenses paid), have a strong work ethic, are hands-on and have a can do attitude, you will find this position most fulfilling and technically progressive. On the job training will be provided.

Role Responsibilities

1)      Site Measurements

·       Assisting with site based electrical testing of earthing systems at electrical substations, power stations and for renewable energy projects, etc;

·       Site based electrical soil resistivity surveys for new and existing high voltage installations;

·       Recording and dissemination of data gathered on site;

·       Ability to carry out dynamic quality checking of site data to ensure high standards are maintained.​

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2)      Equipment Maintenance & Site Work Support Functions​

·       Carry out regular proactive maintenance of site equipment including checking for damage and cleaning;

·       Organise the workshop area and keep tidy;​

·       Make repairs to defective site equipment.;

·       Organise off-site repair of major defects.;

·       Make up new equipment or liaise with manufacturers to achieve this.;

·       Arrange calibration of test instrumentation;

·       Coordinate site team PPE orders and manage stock levels.;

·       Carry out routine checks on site vehicles and coordinate MOT / servicing, repairs, etc.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Essential

·       Electrical related technical qualification - NVQ, apprenticeship, BTEC, etc;

·       At least 1 year’s experience in an electrical related job;

·       A full, clean, driving license - the successful candidate will be expected to drive company pool vehicles to sites across the UK;

·       Able and willing to attend client sites at various locations around the UK to perform physically demanding earth testing work;

·       Willing to stay away from home for short periods, e.g.2 to 4 nights per week, while carrying out site testing.

About RINA E&LP

Earthing: The established Earthing team has pushed the boundaries in electrical power earthing for more than 15 years. Clients include electrical distributors and power generators. RINA is a key player in updating the UK power industry’s earthing standards.

Lightning: The established Lightning team provide consultancy to reduce the exposure and susceptibility of clients’ installations, and implements suitable protection measures, which comply with industry standards.

RINA Group (www.RINA.org)

RINA is a 6,000 strong global engineering services firm, providing innovative consulting services to critical industry sectors, including Energy, Power, Renewables, Defence, Manufacturing, Transport & Infrastructure. It operates out of 70 countries, giving us the depth of experience across engineering disciplines to support clients in an ever technically evolving world. We have a strong reputation providing services that are of the highest quality, creating significant value add. #LI-JB1

Benefits

·       As part of our growing global team, you’ll find yourself working with world-class professionals and clients in a variety of market sectors. In addition, you will be rewarded with:  

·       Matched 6% pension 

·       Life Assurance 

·       Healthcare Insurance

·       25 days leave (plus bank holidays) 

·       Option to buy more holiday 

·       Smart/hybrid Working policy 

·       Professional development, support with qualifications (i.e. Chartership) 

·       Pay for professional membership 

·       Support of Military Reservists – 10 additional paid days 

·       Cycle to work scheme 

·       Employee perks – retail discounts 

·       Generous recruitment referral bonus 

·       4 half days paid leave for STEM Ambassadors 

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At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind.