Description:
Drax is the owner and operator of the largest coal fired power station in the UK, supplying around 7% of the UK’s electricity, and for the last 12 months we have produced more renewable power than any other UK facility. We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint both through burning renewable and sustainable biomass and efficiency improvements.
Reporting to the Engineering E C & I Section Head, the successful applicant will be expected to work across all electrical equipment, undertaking various activities and taking responsibility.
Main duties include:
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Management of Generator overhaul and repairs
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Switchgear maintenance
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Transformer overhaul and repairs
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Assisting in the development and implementation of maintenance strategies, plant improvements, and working methods
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Provide technical and safety guidance and support for the maintenance teams
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Management and specification of contracts, QA and spares
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Plant inspections and fault diagnosis, ensuring work is carried out to the appropriate standards
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Liaison with suppliers, manufacturers, and other business units
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Develop and manage budgets
Qualifications:
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The successful applicant will have five to ten years relevent experience and be able to demonstrate a sound general knowledge of power plant and systems, underpinned ideally by technical qualifications to HNC or degree level. The ideal candidate will also be a member of an appropriate professional institution or be willing to work towards such membership.
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The successful applicant must have strong organisational skills, be self-motivated, able to work on their own initiative and be able to solve problems logically, quickly, and confidently.
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The successful applicant will have a track record of achievement through team work.
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