Electrical Engineer
Location: Newton Aycliffe, UK
Sector: Semiconductor Manufacturing
Job Type: Full-Time
Octric Semiconductors is a new name in the compound semiconductor foundry space. Its devices are used in mission critical defence and commercial applications.
For over 25-years, we have been delivering over 1.5 billion devices that have been shipped from our site to date.
Octric has ambitious plans to grow the company and expand with new products and applications, and the company is developing a 10-year investment plan. We now have a bright new path ahead of us following the recent significant investment from the UK Goverment As a part of an emerging semiconductor cluster in the northeast, we are focussed on developing advanced technology, focussed on the next generation of semiconductors. We are looking to fill a number of exciting roles across device design and innovation through to manufacturing & reliability.
Located in Newton Aycliffe, UK, we occupy a 10,000 m2 purpose-built Class 100 manufacturing facility fully equipped to produce state of the art compound semiconductor product.
Octric is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Our company values different perspectives and experiences, and we're dedicated to creating an environment where all employees can thrive.
We have family friendly employee policies, and a culture that respects work life balance.
We offer a competitive benefits package, we are a company committed to personal & professional progression and development.
Be part of our journey and join our team driving innovation in a cutting-edge industry.
PURPOSE OF ROLE:
To plan and develop and where required, operate and commission new and existing High Voltage and Low Voltage electrical equipment and to ‘hand-over’ the systems to the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Group with the appropriate information and training as required for the system to be operated correctly, this includes required maintenance of the onsite equipment to current regulations. To fault find, diagnose and take on or agree the appropriate actions to rectify any faults in a satisfactory time scale. To ensure that the plant is running at the optimum level of availability and the overall performance of equipment is achieved to meet business objectives and the needs of the department.
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Ensure electrical and instrumentation safety is maintained on site at all times and to devise, manage and control appropriate isolation procedures factory wide to satisfy current legislation.
* Carry out High Voltage isolations and control the system.
* Improvement of maintenance aimed at avoidance or eliminating maintenance through removing problems at source.
* Work safely and accurately with due regard for the safety of others, the process, the environment and plant equipment involved.
* Involvement in planning and carrying out preventative maintenance which is characterised by being planned and scheduled against pre-determined inspections and checks and routine overhauls at regular or fixed intervals of time, including procurement of spares and materials.
* Involvement in unscheduled maintenance, giving immediate remedial response to items of equipment of site.
* Ensure all relevant persons receive appropriate training and development along with maintenance of training records.
* Prepare annual electrical budgets, including running costs of plant items.
* Research suitable solutions and estimate costs and timescales.
* Ensure safe working practices at all times and compliance with all the statutory requirements under the Health and Safety at Work Act, Electricity at Work Act and Dangerous Substance and
* Explosive Atmospheres Regulations.
MAIN TASKS:
* Plan, develop and where required, oversee the commissioning and the maintenance of all new and existing electrical installations on site, ranging from 11,000v down to 100v systems.
* Plan the development/modification of existing electrical systems to provide a more efficient and effective operation where necessary and to achieve continuous operational improvement on the plant.
* Perform fault finding, diagnostic and optimisation activities across site electrical and instrumentation system and equipment
* Ensure costs are minimised without compromising the quality of the service provided and to check operational control
* Ensure that all newly commissioned and updated systems are transferred to the O&M Group in a timely and effective way; providing back-up information and where necessary, training.
* Assist the O&M Group to solve electrical problems in a timely and effective way, ensuring minimum disruption to the plant. Produce maintenance schedules and manuals as necessary and approve these and other key technical documents for use within the department.
* Prepare documentation, write reports and give presentations as necessary.
* Provide technical data and documentation require for the preparation of proposals.
* Produce and update simple schematic drawings and schedules and plat drawings related to electrical items of plant, HV and LV on site. Ensure electrical safety and the HV and LV distribution systems are maintained on site at all times and to devise, manage and control appropriate isolation procedures factory wide to satisfy current legislation and be able to carry out HV isolation and control the system.
* Plan, coordinate, supervise and monitor contractors/vendors work on site, where applicable, and report back on the progress of work. Supply technical support and knowledge for maintenance, upkeep and refurbishment of site DCS and PLC Systems. This will include MCERTS equipment associated with site IPPC Permit Assist in the commissioning of plant with process and commissioning engineers.
* Assist in the production of electrical system designs for process and utilities systems.
* Ensure stable supply of services of the right quantity and quality.
* Deal with plant problems and emergency breakdowns on all site electrical and instrumentation systems as they occur and work with other departments in a clear and concise manner.
* Maintain a consistence and fair approach to all designated shift personnel. Ensure value for money when carrying out maintenance, both in house and external. An understanding awareness to respond to problems in production area and facilities Ensure site life safety and building protection and maintained and upgraded (Gas detection, fire Alarms, Sprinkler and Emergency Lighting Systems).
* Technical authority for DSEAR Regulations ensuring plant equipment and personnel is compliant with code and regulations Ensure safe working practices at times and compliance with all the statutory requirements under the Health and Safety at Work Act, Electricity at Work Act and Dangerous Substance and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations. Be able to co-ordinate activities with external organisations and sub-contractors.
* The successful candidate must have a thorough understanding of all regulations relating to Health and Safety and with particular emphasis on current electrical regulations and HV systems. You should have good written and oral skills and should be able to demonstrate an ability to work effectively as part of an engineering and facilities team.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Experience
* Experience of working on LV/HV distribution systems within an industrial/facilities environment
* 10 years’ experience of electrical HV switching
Key Skills
* Training of personnel in safety & authorisations
* Strong IT skills.
* Good knowledge of motors control systems and circuits (DOL, S/D, VSD)
* Good knowledge of BS7671 (IEE Regs) including cable sizing & protection systems
* Capable of working on own initiative whilst working in a safe and competent manner at all times
* Ability to use technical knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions and to provide information and assistance to others when necessary
* Ability to organise and motivate a team and to delegate work to others
* Ability to work within a multi-trades team
* Good verbal, written and diagrammatic communication skills
* Ability to work under extreme pressure if, for example, an entire production line is shut down, and a willingness to work unsociable hours when required
Education/Qualifications
* Degree or HNC in Electrical Engineering
* IEE 16th Edition Wiring Regulations
* Must be a British Citizen and willing to be Security Check (SC) cleared
If you don’t meet all listed qualifications but feel this role aligns with your skills and career aspirations, we encourage you to apply
We are committed to providing accommodations during the application process to ensure accessibility for all candidates
For more information please contact Travis Townsend @ major Recruitment.