Lead Rig Engineer (Visa Sponsorship Available) in Cheltenham

12 months Fixed Term Contract.

A Lead Rig Engineer / Rig Director is seen as a Skilled Person with expert technical knowledge, full experience of the Rig they are cleared to operate. The Rig is a High Power Aircraft Electrical Installation to test GE Aerospace product operation in a full system. The Rig Director is responsible for the safety of the test team and equipment involved with and within the area of each Test Rig. This position requires diligent focus and technical knowledge of laboratory equipment and the tests being conducted.

Essential Responsibilities

• Supporting the Projects within the labs to ensure a safe method of work. This involves the continual assessment of risk in the rig set ups and overview on the techniques, policies, location of resources and efficiency of laboratory, using personal influence or otherwise to ensure all individuals using the facility take pride in their working practices.
• Insist that all engineers using the facility embrace all necessary EHS policies and have a Zero Tolerance approach against personnel using ‘work arounds’.
• The Rig Director shall ensure that all test personnel assigned to their team have the appropriate skills for their role and should also ensure that those team members’ skills are captured on their functional departments training matrix.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Proven experience on complicated electrical test and supply systems both AC and DC. Due to the high amount of risk pertaining to this job, the individual must pay great attention to safety precautions.
• The ideal candidate must also be experienced in a variety of different kinds of electrical devices and systems both AC and DC at high and low power.
• Thorough knowledge of safety procedures and legal regulations and guidelines.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• The ability to work flexibly with long shifts and overnight if required.
• Electrical Engineering Degree or equivalent from an accredited university or college with vocational experience in electrical engineering or experience gained as a Qualified Electrician, able to undertake a variety of tasks relating to setting up and maintaining electrical infrastructure and applications relating to aircraft.
• Regulatory BS7671 certification or a good working knowledge and ability to answer questions on this subject.
• Knowledge of aircraft Power Sources and dynamic loads. This may include IDG's, APU's, RAT's, Batteries.

Desired Characteristics

• A positive attitude, initiative, pro-activeness and a genuine interest & experience in the testing & integration of Large Scale Aircraft Electrical Power systems.
• Demonstrable success in achieving and exceeding internal customer milestones.
• Generally working or on-call for most of the hours that the facility is staffed.
• Good problem solving and solution building skills & proven ability to contribute in a team environment.
• Safety conscious and pro-active approach to Risk Assessment.
• 1st Aider with specific Electrical awareness.

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

At GE Aviation we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible. As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs:

• Non-contributory Pension
• Life Assurance
• Group income protection
• Private medical cover
• Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security.

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post.