Electrical Craftsperson (Oxide Fuels) in Preston

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As an Electrical Craft Person you will deploy electrical craft skills in the delivery of essential scheduled compliance and routine maintenance along with breakdown maintenance in support of plant operations. You will report to the Maintenance Supervisor and be located at Springfield’s Fuels site. This role requires the employee to be onsite.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe working practices are adhered to and any unsafe behaviours displayed within the team are challenged.
• Attendance/active participation at daily tool box/safety talks.
• Use seconds out for safety and human performance tools for every job.
• Ensure all Permit to Work documents meet the required standard before signing on to them.
• Ensure all craft work performed is following the required standards.
• Ensure all accidents, near misses and safety improvements are reported the day they occur.
• Take pride in the tidiness of your work area, workshops and storage locations.
• Complete scheduled and breakdown work efficiently, highlighting any delays, and inefficiencies to the maintenance supervisor.
• Highlight any inaccuracies in maintenance instructions and risk assessments.
• Ensure the status of plant and equipment is communicated effectively to the team coordinator and supervisor at the end of each day.
• Report the use of plant spares to the team coordinator to allow re-ordering.
• Active participation in the work management systems and processes.
• Participation in Human Performance Event Investigations.
• Attend the annual Safety Workshop, participation in safety improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification(s) ONC/L3 Maintenance Craftperson or equivalent experience.
• Recognised craft engineering apprenticeship for Electrical / E&I craft status.
• Knowledge of good maintenance systems and methods in the respective core trade.
• Working knowledge of safe systems of work.
• An understanding of Electrical Systems, associated hazards and basic safety requirements.
• Working knowledge of practical problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Use computers and software packages for maintenance.
• Ability to identify issues and decide on required actions.
• Integrity to report human error promptly and escalate accordingly.

Why Westinghouse?

We know that to put forth your best effort, you need to be challenged and enjoy what you do in a supportive and respectful environment. We aim to maintain this balance by offering our employees the amenities, benefits and training they need to reach personal and professional goals.

Below is an example of what employees in the UK can expect:

• Attractive remuneration.
• Great benefits for your convenience and safety:

• Peer-to-peer recognition program.
• Life insurance.
• Pension plan.
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members.

You can learn more about Westinghouse by visiting Westinghouse Nuclear. Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.