Electrical Technician

Morson Talent
Motherwell
5 days ago
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Morson Talent are currently recruiting for an Electrical Technician to work on the behalf of one of our reputable Aerospace clients based in Motherwell. This role is a contract for initially 6 months, with possibility of extension of another 6 months.

MAIN PURPOSE
To gain a good understanding of all hardware platforms as used in the business' projects, such
that a small team of assembly technicians are able to integrate the total hardware solution
effectively. The person will be able to power-up the total hardware solution to ensure that the
execution of the customer FAT can start as per agreed schedules and without known quality
issues. The Integration Centre activities are executed in line with applicable safety and quality
standards.

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Acts as a technical supervisor to a small group of assembly technicians in their daily activities to
ensure that works are executed as per requirements.
• Is responsible for the powering up the different hardware platforms so that the total hardware
solution can be handed over to the project engineering for application software loading & testing.
• Is responsible for completing electrical inspection and testing prior to power up of hardware (Earth
Bond and Flash Testing if required).
• Authorised Electrical Person – Responsible for issue of electrical connection notice (Lock out Tag
Certs ETC.) and all Isolation, De-isolation and Connection of electrical equipment.
• Maintains register and is responsible for setup and connection of legacy test equipment as part of FAT to simulate customer plant.
• Maintains register and is responsible for setup and connection of Test Racks required for Safety
Systems.
• Ensures that after the finalization of test activities the total hardware solution is disconnected and
the hardware equipment is prepared ready for shipment.
• Proactively recommends potential quality and efficiency improvements within the integration centre team.
• Shares technical knowledge with assembly technicians.
• Reports progress and technical problems to the Integration Centre supervisor.
• Maintains test and calibration records of test equipment required for I/O measurement and
simulation.
• Takes ownership for system log register for all system hardware defects and executes resolution.
• May be required to carry out site work and international assignments from time to time if required
• Supports engineering with FAT activities if required.
• Complete all procedural and documentation requirements for all systems under test.
• Complies with Corporate, local, Health, Safety and Environmental regulations.
• Available to work offshore if required (preferred but not essential).

EXPERIENCE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
Current electrical standards and wiring regulations (BS 7671).
Process Control Systems (Honeywell DCS and Safety Systems preferred).
Competent in the use of a computer / basic IT skills with experience of Microsoft Office package.
Good communication skills.
OPITO Approved Offshore BOSIET training preferred.

Start/end time: 7.30am - 4pm Monday - Friday

ML1 5SB.

If this of interest please apply today, or alternatively contact Benjamyn on or


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