EC&I Technician in St Helens

Delkia is a specialist engineering and technology company for safety-related and mission critical systems in highly regulated sectors - Nuclear and Defence. Our offer incorporates engineering design, technical consultancy and systems integration. We believe that engineering is not just about technology, manufacturing and innovation. It’s about the people behind it. Delkia ensures that its teams are the focus of its business through passion, belief and simply a better way of working, resulting in great outcomes for our customers.

Overview of the role:

• Assemble control panels and control systems to meet the clients’ requirements for functionality and quality.
• Skilled in reading schematic drawings to assemble wiring, switches, cables, and other mechanical or electrical pieces.
• Work on electrical and mechanical components designed as a power point for operating electronic or technological equipment.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers in problem-solving solutions related to the assembly process and the functioning of the panels and components.
• Install the completed product, or panel, on a client’s site.

Key responsibilities:

• Work as part of a project team with specific duties of assembly and debugging on special purpose industrial automation and robotic assembly systems.
• Assemble, wire and test control panels and machine wiring to detailed electrical schematic diagrams.
• Assist in the production of technical files and Lifetime records.
• Carry out full testing including witness testing of control panels.
• Produce red pen mark-up drawings and using AutoCAD produce as-built drawings.
• Communicate with Project Engineers / Managers regarding any related requirements or changes which require action.
• Produce Bill of Materials and produce quotations.
• Ensure calibrations are successfully carried out.
• Carry out and maintain workshop equipment inspections.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
• Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
• Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment, such as motors.
• Repair or replace wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
• Work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
• Place conduit (pipes or tubing) inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes.
• Construct and fabricate parts, using hand tools and specifications.
• Provide preliminary sketches and cost estimates for materials and services.

What you’ll bring:

• Time served electrical technician with C&G qualifications or equivalent.
• Qualified to HNC/HND level in a relevant electrical discipline.
• Ability to assemble, wire, crimp and test control panels.
• Ability to facilitate witness testing.
• Ability to safely install control panels and systems.
• Ideally with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a relevant environment.
• Knowledge of electrical/electronic systems.
• 17th Edition - City and Guilds Qualification 2382-12.
• Proficiency with Swagelock products.

Nice to have:

• PLC knowledge would be a benefit but is not essential.
• IOSH preferred.

What we offer:

• Employers pension contributions of 5%.
• 23 days holiday, plus 3 discretionary days to cover the Christmas closedown period (plus Bank Holidays).
• Birthday Day Off (in addition to your holiday entitlement).
• Healthcare cash plan – allowing you to reclaim the cost of everyday healthcare.
• Volunteering time including 1 day for STEM related activities.
• Professional Membership fees.
• Free tea, coffee and fruit in the workplace.
• Team collaboration and social events including a fully funded Christmas Party.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Free onsite parking.
• Training and development.
• Excellent company standards.
• Company bonus scheme.
• Great team spirit.

Our Vision: To be the UK’s leading engineering and technology partner for safety-related and mission-critical systems.

Our Mission: To enable a safer, more resilient world through the provision of engineering and technological solutions.

Our Values: Collaboration and teamwork, Integrity, trust and accountability, Safety and security, Client focused, Positive social value and impact.

Our Purpose: At Delkia we are driven by our purpose to protect lives and critical assets.

Equal opportunities: Delkia is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

National security vetting: Many roles working for Delkia will be subject to UK national security vetting restrictions. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK and satisfy requirements for national security vetting clearance as appropriate. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence. If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process, please get in touch to discuss.

Note to Agencies: Delkia has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. Please note that any unsolicited CVs submitted will be deemed as gifted to Delkia and any terms & conditions associated with the use of such CVs will be null and void.