Electrical Technician

About  the  Role

The  primary  duties  of  the  position  include  skilled  execution  of  planned  &  corrective  electrical maintenance  activities,  ensuring  reliable  condition  and  robust  performance  of  numerous  and  varied items  of  plant  and  equipment  across  the  SAUR  Services  West  of  Glasgow  site.

Fault  finding  and  root  cause  failure  identification,  a  proactive  approach  to  defect  correction  and reporting  with  a  sound  ability  for  swift  breakdown  resolution  in  emergency  process  situations.  Co-­‐ ordination  with  existing  maintenance,  operations  and  process  departments  as  well  as  adopting  safe working  techniques  and  good  overall  engineering  practice.

Key  Duties  /  Requirements

• Implementation  of  scheduled  planned  maintenance  by  realising  work  orders  generated  by the  computerised  maintenance  management  system  (CMMS).
• Reacting  to  failure/breakdown  of  equipment  and  carrying  out  corrective/remedial  measures as  necessary  or  directed.
• Possess  &  demonstrate  a  comprehensive  knowledge  of  industrial  electrical  equipment, especially  PLC,  Electrical  panels  and  components,  MCCs,  Scada,  General  electrical  duties  etc. Perform  strip  down,  repair,  overhaul  &  test  of  various  electrical  plant.
• Install  &  repair  various  types  of  industrial  equipment  and  component.
• Be  able  to  solve  problems  by  properly  investigating  symptoms  and  tracing  back  to  identify root  cause.
• Suggestion  of  solutions  for  continuous  improvement  of  plant  safety,  reliability  and  overall efficiency.
• Identification  &  reporting  of  abnormal  equipment  behaviour  or  critical  process  situations.

Knowledge  and  Skills  Required

• Certification  of  IET  Wiring  Regulations  BS7671  to  17th/18th  edition  standard  is  necessary.
• Electrical  engineering  apprenticeship  at  trade  level  essential.
• Working  experience  in  a  similar  role  or  position.
• Working  knowledge  of  automated/PLC  controlled  equipment,  MCC  and  Scada.
• Ability  to  read  & understand  electrical,  mechanical  and  process  schematics  /  specifications  – including  P&ID
• Good  understanding  of  mechanical  systems  and  constraint  beneficial
• Experience  &  knowledge  of  heavy  Industry  is  preferred.
• Current  CSCS  card  or  similar  preferred Current  PASMA  and  MEWP  licence  beneficial.
• Current  forklift  license  beneficial.
• Current  certificate  for  competency  in  confined  spaces  &  escape  BA  beneficial.
• Strong  understanding  and  appreciation  of  the  need  for  safe  systems  of  work,  including  risk assessment  &  method  statements,  isolation  procedures  and  permit  to  work  systems.
• Ability  to  use  hand  held  computerised  equipment.
• Strong  oral  and  written  communications  skills.
• Committed  and  self-­‐motivated,  with  very  good  human  relation  skills.
• Demonstrated  ability  for  independent  decision-­‐making  when  required.
• Must  be  flexible  and  responsive  to  the  needs  of  the  business.
• Current  drivers  licence.

Working  with  Saur

Saur  is  a  leading  water  industry  specialist,  supplying  safe  drinking  water  and  the  latest  in  waste water  and  waste  management  to  domestic  and  commercial  customers  around  the  world.

With  operations  throughout  Europe,  UK,  the  Middle  East  and  Africa,  and  a  headquarters  in  France, Saur  employs  over  13,000  people  and  has  an  excellent  reputation  for  quality  and  service.

Here  in  Scotland,  we  operate  the  Wastewater  Treatment  Works  in  Dalmuir  on  behalf  of  Scottish Water.  This  facility  serves  more  than  600,000  people  over  an  area  of  around  200,000  square  miles.  It is  a  sophisticated  treatment  facility  that  ensures  that  residents  and  businesses  receive  a  reliable clean  water  supply  and  that  waste  water  is  treated  safely  in  accordance  with  regulations  and legislation.

Why  work  for  Saur?

We  work  in  one  of  the  most  vital  industries  in  the  world,  so  no  matter  what  your  role  here,  your  job matters.  We’re  looking  for  enthusiastic  people  who  want  to  work  in  a  company  that  takes  its responsibilities  seriously.  We  friendly  and  accommodating  and  we  work  closely  with  our  local communities  so  that  they  are  confident  in  our  ability  to  manage  their  water  supplies.

We’re  a  fair  and  equal  employer  with  a  positive  culture  and  a  focus  on  opportunity  and  progression wherever  possible.  Our  salaries  and  benefits  are  industry-­‐standard  and  we  are  proud  of  our reputation  for  dedication  and  progressive  thinking.