Senior Electrical Technician
Diamond Light Source
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Didcot
Salary:
£40,306
-
£50,936
per year
Contract type: Full time
£40,306 - £44,292 (Discretionary range to £50,936)
Harwell, Oxfordshire – based onsite
Reference: 11664
About Us
Diamond Light Source is the UK’s national synchrotron science facility. By accelerating electrons to near light-speed, Diamond generates brilliant beams of light from infra-red to X-rays which are used for academic and industry research and development across a range of scientific disciplines including structural biology, physics, chemistry, materials science, engineering, earth and environmental sciences.
At Diamond we are currently undertaking a major upgrade of the facility, known as Diamond-II. Diamond-II will combine a new machine and new beamlines with a comprehensive series of upgrades to optics, detectors, sample environments, sample delivery capabilities and computing, which will ultimately generate an even more brilliant light source at a higher energy.
About The Role
We now have an opportunity for a Senior Electrical Technician to assist the Senior Electrical Project Engineer in carrying out project upgrades and operations activities related to the accelerator systems of the Diamond facility.
The Main Duties Will Include
As a Senior Electrical Technician, you will have completed a recognised Apprenticeship in an Engineering discipline, have a HNC (or equivalent) qualification or demonstrate significant equivalent experience.
You will also have a BS7671 Wiring Regulations Qualification or equivalent knowledge.
You Will Also Have Experience In
Diamond offers an exceptional benefits package to support staff in achieving a positive work/life balance. This includes 26 days annual leave plus Christmas closure, public holidays, 2 annual volunteering days and flexible working hours. We also offer an excellent defined benefit pension scheme. Staff also have access to a range of amenities on site including a nursery, cafes, a restaurant and sports and leisure facilities. A relocation allowance may also be available where applicable.
To Apply
Please use the online application process to apply and tell us why you believe you are suitable for this role.
The closing date for applications is 31st August.
Harwell, Oxfordshire – based onsite
Reference: 11664
About Us
Diamond Light Source is the UK’s national synchrotron science facility. By accelerating electrons to near light-speed, Diamond generates brilliant beams of light from infra-red to X-rays which are used for academic and industry research and development across a range of scientific disciplines including structural biology, physics, chemistry, materials science, engineering, earth and environmental sciences.
At Diamond we are currently undertaking a major upgrade of the facility, known as Diamond-II. Diamond-II will combine a new machine and new beamlines with a comprehensive series of upgrades to optics, detectors, sample environments, sample delivery capabilities and computing, which will ultimately generate an even more brilliant light source at a higher energy.
About The Role
We now have an opportunity for a Senior Electrical Technician to assist the Senior Electrical Project Engineer in carrying out project upgrades and operations activities related to the accelerator systems of the Diamond facility.
The Main Duties Will Include
- Line management of technicians.
- Testing and maintenance of control and instrumentation systems for Injection, RF, diagnostics and vacuum systems.
- Safety inspections on electrical systems.
- Management of design, manufacture installation and testing of new front ends, insertion devices and upgrades to existing systems.
- Analysis of failure records, planning of repairs / upgrades during shutdown periods.
- Procuring materials and equipment for workshop activities.
- Supervision of Apprentices.
As a Senior Electrical Technician, you will have completed a recognised Apprenticeship in an Engineering discipline, have a HNC (or equivalent) qualification or demonstrate significant equivalent experience.
You will also have a BS7671 Wiring Regulations Qualification or equivalent knowledge.
You Will Also Have Experience In
- HV & LV Electrical systems.
- Using Safe Systems of work, permits, risk assessments, etc.
- Electrical cabling to 18th Edition Wiring Regs.
- Supervising staff.
Diamond offers an exceptional benefits package to support staff in achieving a positive work/life balance. This includes 26 days annual leave plus Christmas closure, public holidays, 2 annual volunteering days and flexible working hours. We also offer an excellent defined benefit pension scheme. Staff also have access to a range of amenities on site including a nursery, cafes, a restaurant and sports and leisure facilities. A relocation allowance may also be available where applicable.
To Apply
Please use the online application process to apply and tell us why you believe you are suitable for this role.
The closing date for applications is 31st August.
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