Electrical Technician

You will be responsible for supervising a small team of assembly technicians, ensuring the successful integration, power-up, and testing of hardware platforms for complex Process Control Systems. This role involves technical leadership, electrical inspection, and quality assurance, ensuring that all activities meet safety and quality standards.

You will play a key role in powering up hardware solutions, performing electrical testing including Earth Bond and Flash Testing, and supporting FAT Factory Acceptance Testing activities. The role requires technical problem-solving, knowledge sharing, and proactive recommendations for process improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a technical supervisor to a team of 2-4 assembly technicians, ensuring daily tasks are executed according to requirements.
• Share technical knowledge and mentor team members to improve team competency.
• Report progress and technical issues to the Integration Centre Supervisor.Hardware Integration & Power-Up
• Power-up hardware platforms to ensure the system is ready for application software loading and testing.
• Complete electrical inspection and testing prior to power-up, including Earth Bond and Flash Testing.
• Maintain a register of legacy test equipment and test racks for safety systems to simulate customer plant operations.

• Take ownership of the system log register for hardware defects and execute resolutions.
• Maintain test and calibration records for equipment required for I/O measurement and simulation.
• Ensure all procedural and documentation requirements for systems under test are accurately completed.
• Proactively recommend quality and efficiency improvements within the Integration Centre team.

• Authorised Electrical Person responsible for issuing electrical connection notices Lock out Tag Certs, etc..
• Perform isolation, de-isolation, and electrical connection of equipment in compliance with BS 7671 wiring regulations.
• Ensure compliance with Corporate, Local, Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations.

• Support engineering teams during FAT Factory Acceptance Testing activities.
• Prepare hardware equipment for shipment after test activities.
• Available to work offshore if required OPITO Approved Offshore BOSIET training preferred but not essential.

What Were Looking For:

Experience & Skills:

• Technical leadership experience in supervising assembly technicians in a hardware integration environment.
• Knowledge of current electrical standards and wiring regulations BS 7671.
• Experience with Process Control Systems e.g., Honeywell DCS and Safety Systems preferred.
• Proven experience in electrical inspection, Earth Bond, and Flash Testing.
• Competent in computer usage and Microsoft Office package.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.

Desirable Skills Advantageous but not Essential:

• OPITO Approved Offshore BOSIET training for offshore assignments.
• Experience with Safety Systems and Test Racks for I/O measurement and simulation.
• International assignment experience or willingness to travel as required.

â Opportunity for offshore and international assignments.

If you have technical leadership experience in hardware integration and electrical inspection, we want to hear from you

Contact Ian at Holt Engineering for more information on 07734406996.