Analyst - Oil Diagnostics

EA Technology is a global, independent provider of end-to-end power engineering solutions, supporting customers in managing and operating electrical networks. We’re a well-established, positive culture-based company with innovation and creativity at our core. We’re also a forward-thinking business and we live by our values: Collaboration, Creativity, Integrity and Impact. This ensures employee wellbeing is always at the forefront and our amazing people have the autonomy to do their best work.

We encourage and cultivate individual creativeness, understanding that every person at EA Technology is critical to achieving our company goals. This spirit impacts our internal culture and the positive way we interact which is why so many of our employees stay with us long term.

We’re looking for TWO experienced and proactive Analysts. You’d be working with an exceptionally friendly group of people in a genuinely welcoming and positive environment.

Main responsibilities:

• Undertake a standard range of analytical chemistry techniques on insulating fluids in accordance with procedures.
• Perform day to day analysis in the sample order instructions prescribed by the laboratory supervisor and in accordance with the LIMS, including Urgent Sample delivery and periodic call out.
• Preview and analyse/reprocess data following checks and review.
• Carry out result data entry into the LIMS and report the out of ordinary data to the supervisor for action.
• The analyst is responsible for their station and processing all daily calibration and quality control processes including:

• Perform calibrations on equipment requiring daily calibrations.
• Carry out Check standard Analysis.
• Reporting of calibration and check standard failures.
• Completion of Shewhart Charts with all calibration and quality check information.
• Check repeatability of results and decide whether to rerun samples etc.
• Suggest updates for SOPs and documentation following changes in procedure for review and approval in accordance with the QMS processes.

What we’ll need from you:

• A good understanding of Health & Safety regulations, COSHH requirements, ISO 9001 and ISO17025 operational practices and relevant chemistry.
• Proven industrial or laboratory experience in analytical chemistry.
• Understanding of high voltage electrical assets would be a distinct advantage.
• PC Skills, in particular Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to plan and maximise laboratory outputs.
• Ability to follow detailed operating procedures and carry out tasks.
• Ability to adopt a continuous improvement approach.

What we can offer you:

• Up to £29,000 per annum.
• Career development opportunities: We offer genuine pathways for growth within our company.
• Holidays: 25 days of annual leave (FTE), plus bank holidays, with an extra day for every three years completed (up to a maximum of 30 days). Ability to buy an additional 5 days.
• Pension contributions of 8% from the employer (or cash equivalent).
• Comprehensive benefits, including Group Life Insurance, Income Protection, and Critical Illness cover (or cash equivalents).
• Private Medical Insurance (single cover or cash equivalent).
• A truly collaborative and supportive work environment where amazing colleagues inspire each other every day!