Electrical Maintenance Technician

Balmoral Tanks; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Balmoral, a division of Balmoral Group, is a trusted partner to the global offshore energy sector. We offer unrivalled technical expertise, a vast project track record and evidenced-based buoyancy, protection and insulation product solutions, market innovator for buoyancy, protection and insulation product solutions.

Balmoral Group was established in 1980 and is a privately owned company headquartered in Aberdeen, Scotland. Employing over 600 people and operating from a modern custom-built complex, the company’s products are used around the world.

We are looking for an Electrical Maintenance Technician (onshore) who is responsible for carrying out Preventative/Reactive Maintenance and Installation of the Factory Production Plant’s Electrical equipment, in a safe and competent manner in compliance with all relevant standards and regulations.

Within some departments we operate a shift system, a shift allowance is paid while working on back and night shift which increases the standard hourly rate by time.

Main Duties

• Carryout Fixed and Portable appliance testing.
• Carryout breakdown response including fault finding.
• General electrical installation and maintenance.
• Construct control panels.
• Minimisation of Production down time.
• Record maintenance work carried out.
• Assist Mechanical and Fabrication Engineers when required.
• Must be prepared to work shifts including nights and cover 24 hour callout when required.

Qualifications

Required:

• Full recognised electrical apprenticeship.
• Good general standard of education.
• 18th edition qualification.

Desirable:

• ONC/HNC in Electrical Engineering or related subject.
• IPAF.
• Be graded to Approved standard.
• Practical experience in a similar role.

Experience

Required:

• Knowledge of 3PH/1PH motor controls.
• Ability to fault find using drawings and schematics.
• Ability to work with most forms of cable and wiring mediums.

Desirable:

• Previous maintenance within a Factory Production environment.
• Control panel construction.
• Repair knowledge of hand tools and equipment.

Skills/Training

Required:

• Flexible with regard to working hours.
• Ability to work at heights from work platforms and scaffolds.
• Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with written and spoken English.
• PC Literate.
• Health and safety awareness.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Desirable:

• Ability to work on own initiative and within a team.
• PLC knowledge and understanding.
• Clean UK Driving Licence.

What’s in it for you?

Working at Balmoral comes with a number of benefits including:

• Competitive salary.
• Company pension.
• Starting on 33 days (pro-rated) annual leave, increasing with length of service.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Life insurance (death in service).
• Access to an employee discount website.
• Employee long service rewards scheme.
• Bike to work scheme.
• Electric car scheme.
• Holiday purchase scheme.

Working with Balmoral you get the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment that is varied and challenging - with limitless potential for career progression.

Please note that Balmoral is unable to support employment visa sponsorship at this time.