RACE Electrical Technician

By 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today. Are you interested in contributing and helping to shape the future of the world’s energy? If so, read on.

Fusion, the process that powers the Sun and Stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy that our world badly needs.

UKAEA leads the way in realizing fusion energy, partnering with industry and research for groundbreaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the grid, supported by tomorrow's power stations. In pursuit of our mission, UKAEA embraces core values: Innovative, Committed, Trusted, and Collaborative.

As an employee of UKAEA you will benefit from:

• Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme, details of which can be found at the end of this advert.
• Corporate bonus scheme up to 7% and a Relocation allowance (if eligible).
• Flexible working options including family friendly policies and the right to request flexible working from the start of your employment. 
• Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders, 
• Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays
• Wide range of career development opportunities
• A vibrant culture committed to equality and being fully inclusive

The salary for this role is £35,003 (inclusive of a Specialist Allowance). Onsite working is expected, however, we actively support requests for flexible working. 

This role is based at the following site: Culham, Oxfordshire 

This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions and possibly a search of open source data. 

The Role

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference? Join our team and contribute to the future of fusion energy. As a RACE Electrical Technician, you will be responsible for wiring, maintaining, modifying, commissioning, and operating electromechanical RACE robotic, remote-handling, and related equipment.

If you are eager to develop and write procedures for the setup, maintenance, and testing of equipment, and to mentor an apprentice within the workshop, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Accountabilities:

• Build and install electrical systems on RACE projects, supporting the research and development of new equipment and tasks, while identifying potential issues and communicating effectively with project team members.

• Undertake wiring, testing, maintenance, and commissioning of circuits and equipment for both RACE and JET remote-handling systems.

• Carry out prompt fault-finding and repair of remote-handling electrical systems, clearly communicating the nature of faults, required resolutions, and expected repair timeframes. Support out-of-hours remote-handling operations on an “on-call” basis when required.

• Assist in reverse engineering of existing systems and equipment, providing information to engineers or Drawing Office staff as required.

• Record maintenance activities using the Operational Documentation System (ODS) following training.

Essential:

• Recognised electrical engineering apprenticeship (or equivalent) with relevant qualification in engineering or workshop technologies.
• Qualified to the current BS7671 Wiring Regulations.
• Ability to understand and work from drawings and schematics
• Comprehensive knowledge of crimping and soldering techniques.
• Knowledge and experience of assembly of high-density connectors
• Experienced in fault finding techniques in electrical systems and devices

A full list of our benefits can be found here https://careers.ukaea.uk/life-at-ukaea/employee-benefits/

UKAEA's mission is clean energy for all, and we welcome talented people from all backgrounds who want to help us achieve our mission.  We are under-represented from some groups and so want to encourage applications in particular from women in STEM, people from Black British Caribbean and African backgrounds and from Pakistani and Bangladeshi British backgrounds. Our Executive team, supported by our 'Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion' (EDI) and Wellbeing and our EDI Networks actively promote Inclusion and takes steps to increase diversity within our organization. We reinforce best practices in recruitment and selection and evaluate approaches to remove barriers to success.

UK Atomic Energy Authority is committed to being accessible. Please email talent@ukaea.uk if you have any questions or require help or adjustments to compete on a fair basis, for example, changes to the way we interview or share information.  

Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications.