Electrical Engineer

Role Purpose

The principal purpose of the role is to operate and maintain mechanical / Electrical plant and equipment within the company energy centres and network customers'' premises.

The O&M Electrician is required to be able to service, diagnose faults and repair a wide range of plant with particular emphasis on Electrical plant associated with pumping, control, heat recovery, SCADA readouts, and PLC control. Working to a high technical standard in compliance with statutory requirements and with regard to health and safety, the role is responsible for ensuring a high level of availability of plant and equipment, maintaining uninterrupted supply of energy to company customers and keeping customer requirements at the forefront of the operational processes.

The role is part of an engineering team based in Woking with overall responsibility for operating and maintaining company energy assets through close monitoring of performance and status, early diagnosis of faults and working to PPM lists to maximise operating efficiency, availability and asset life. With utilisation of the bespoke CMMS system.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Key Accountabilities

Key Activities

1. Asset

Maintenance and Operation

· Specific responsibility for the continued operation of fixed internal combustion engines Including gas powered CHP direct coupled power generation equipment and diesel standby generators.

· Shared responsibility for asset management and repair and maintenance of Thameswey''s district heat, power and chilled water generation, distribution and supply network apparatus

· Maintaining energy assets and electrical installation to maximise system availability, efficiency, minimise life cycle costs and ensure the protection of health and safety of personnel and the environment

· Monitoring and operating cooling towers (including water dosing equipment) in line with the legionella management system and HSE guidance.

· Prudent use of Planned Preventative Maintenance schedules working in unison with team members

· General electrical engineering input into projects and tasks additional to Operation and Maintenance activities, including plant replacement, new customer connections and network extensions

2. Systems, procedures, controls and reporting

· Reporting of maintenance carried out and recommending further work required.

· Ensuring plant record systems are updated and defects are reported accurately

· Maintaining and updating asset and stock list

· Ensuring health and safety of everybody is paramount in all activities including when working alongside ThamesWey and contract staff

3. Compliance and standards

· Ensuring compliance with all relevant industry statutory instruments and safety procedures including electrical, gas combustion, pressure vessel, hot water services, water storage and hygiene

· Implementation and compliance with company Safety Management Systems; and Health, Safety, and Environmental policies, Standard operating procedures and Emergency Operating Procedures

· Championing compliance with, industry best practice procedures, continuous improvement strategy, condition monitoring maintenance procedures, and Legionella Code of Practice

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

Knowledge and Experience

· A strong understanding of plant O&M, relevant service delivery within the energy industry.

· Experience of operating and servicing power generating plant, electrical distribution, pumped heat and chilled water systems

· Experience of working with PLC/SCADA systems

· Experience in maintenance & repair for commercial pumps, motors & valves

· Willing to learn and become competent with the installed systems operating systems through SCADA interface

· 17th / 18th edition electrical regs