Electrical Technician (Temporary)

Facilities Electrical Technician Location: Newton Aycliffe, UK Semiconductor Manufacturing Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits + Shift Allowance. Job Type: Full-Time Are you ready to play a key role in an organisation at the forefront of next-generation semiconductor technology? Join a pioneering company operating in the mission-critical defence and commercial sectors. With over 25 years of successful manufacturing and more than 1.5 billion devices shipped globally, our client are now entering a bold phase of expansion backed by significant government investment. We are seeking a Facilities Electrical Technician to be part of a skilled team responsible for the seamless operation of our clients high-spec manufacturing facility in Newton Aycliffe. Ensure Health & Safety standards/procedures are adhered including “Risk Assessment and JSA” Self-motivated planning and delivery of breakdown and planned and breakdown maintenance activities Safely diagnose and rectify plant breakdowns, undertake root causes reviews and implement remedial actions. Target being minimising plant downtime and probability of fault reoccurrence. Undertake planned maintenance in a timely manner reviewing findings and adjusting frequencies Share technical knowledge on “Specialism” with others and assist with “Multidisciplined Training” Actively engage with process operators developing ability to operate process plant Develop, undertake and own “Continuous Improvement Projects and Activities” Proactive participation in all HSE activities including Risk Assessment and Method Statements Proactive role in developing a positively safe and environmental and quality culture to satisfy ISO 45001/140001/9001 respectively. Utilise CMMS to identify, analyse and record PM’s and breakdowns in accordance with electrical maintenance schedules. Self- lead and motivated delivery of comprehensive Planned Maintenance Schedules including timely input of information and review of findings. Finding review to be used to make recommendation on frequencies and suitability of maintenance activity. Work closely with process technicians and monitor plant to ensure breakdowns are remediated in a safe and effective and efficient manner thus minimizing disruption of supply of service. Analyse, maintain and rectify fault conditions across a range of plant, equipment & systems. This will include Root Cause Analysis for failure and subsequent development and implementation of improvement plan Inspect, check, test motor control centres and electrical distribution systems. Operate and diagnose fault conditions on electrical power distribution equipment. Ensure high standards of engineering principles and procedures, compliance with good understanding of DSEAR / Hazardous Area Equipment Inspections. Play an active role to identify and implement facilities plant improvements in order to increase reliability, efficiency and reduce operating costs through continuous improvements. To understand how variations in the facilities plant and services can impact the fabrication plant performance. Liaise with vendors and field service engineers for assistance in service contracts, breakdowns & telephone support Flexible and willing to work throughout the operation to achieve the business goals. Contribute towards Key Performance Indicators to achieve Engineering targets Contribute towards training of fellow Technicians, Operators and Apprentices. Time served apprenticeship from an Electrical Maintenance Background / discipline. Minimum of 2 years post apprentice knowledge and experience of Process / Chemical Plant Familiarity of COSHH and ability to write method statements and risk assessments Solid and wide-ranging understanding of Electrical drives, MCC, and electrical distribution systems as utilised on Chemical and Process Plant Pro-active approach to maintenance with excellent and proven electrical fault diagnosis skill using wiring and distribution drawings Working knowledge of ventilation and air conditioning plant and motor maintenance Comprehensive IT skills covering man software packages Pro-active self-motivated and capable of working without direct supervision. Demonstrate creative approach to specific tasks and willing to become “Multi disciplined”. Team player with good Communication skills that is Results and performance driven