Career Opportunities

We are looking for an Electrical Working Chargehand to assist and Support OE Assembly Management Team to assemble Centrax products to the required standards, objectives and KPI’s.

Main responsibilities:
• Carry out the duties of Electrical Technician as required by immediate management.
In addition to the above, carry out the following duties:
• First line supervisory responsibilities for Centrax employees and sub-contract personnel on site.
• Act as Health and Safety Champion / focal point for all shopfloor activity and to assist in promoting a Centrax culture of health and safety and Continuous Improvement.
• Responsible for ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with Centrax policies and procedures, including but not limited to engineering drawings, risk assessments, lifting plans.
• The review of technical information, in relation to their accuracy and compliance with Centrax / National standards, escalating any discrepancies to the Assembly Supervisor.
• Receive assembly kits from stores, escalate any shortages or non-conformances to the Assembly Supervisor and progress the build to completion in accordance with Information boards and workflow charts, highlighting / escalating any perceived issues and or predicted delays to schedule to Assembly Supervisor in a timely manner.
• Ensure all relevant build records and documentation are populated and signed upon completion of work and handed over to Assembly Supervisor prior to Package Test / final Quality Inspection.
• Oversee supply and maintenance for departmental electrical hand tool / equipment.
• All assembly wiring is completed, tested and conform to supplied build drawings / documentation.
• Carry out fault diagnostic investigation and repairs on tooling and equipment as required.
• Act as a ‘Competent person’ – HV Trained, Test cell connection / disconnection of generator sets and transformer tapping changes as required via Permit to Work.
• Ensure any on-site building or infrastructure works are carried out in accordance with the latest regulations. Including selection of parts and layout of cables and equipment in compliance with HSE.
• Testing and maintenance of Electrical, Portable Appliance Testing including the update of records and reporting / escalating of any issues to the Assembly Supervisor.
• Participate and / or lead any special projects including refurbishment, overhaul, diagnostics, repair of equipment, and Continuous Improvement activity.
• Train, coach and mentor customer support engineers, fitters and Centrax apprentices to achieve their CPD / goals and objectives as required by departmental management.
• Advise and liaise with the Assembly Supervisor in relation to individual and team performance issues.
• Carry out Electrical Fitter tasks onsite at Centrax or at customer sites as required.
• Carry out duties compatible with this job and the employees’ individual skills as required by management.
• To professionally represent Centrax Gas Turbine Division to all external parties.
• Deputise for Assembly Supervisor as required by Production Manager.

Qualifications:
Essential:
• Electrical Engineering apprenticeship and 5 years related experience
• BTEC National Certificate or City & Guilds – Electrical. Level 3 Minimum

Desirable:
• 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations
• Electrical Inspection and Testing (City & Guilds 2391)
• IOSH Working (or Managing) Safely (or equivalent)
• Any Team Leader or Management Qualification (CMI etc)

Experience:
• Experience of panel wiring / building
• Working knowledge of power generation systems.
• Industrial experience preferred

Skills:
• Competent in use of hand and power tools including drills, electric saws, grinders etc
• Competent in the use of inspection / measuring equipment and techniques
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent time management skills
• First Line supervision experience
• Working knowledge of IT / MS Office
• Desire to develop professionally
• Good level of literacy and numeracy – able to follow written Company procedures and processes.