Water Resources Operations Team Member (Mechanical Electrical) - 7185

2
East of England
Ipswich
Iceni House
Staff Grade 4
Permanent
Full Time
Operational Delivery
£27,138
We are looking for a skilled electrical craftsmen to assist with the operation, maintenance and repair of our assets attached to the Ely Ouse to Essex Transfer scheme. Working with 5 other team members, both electrical and mechanical, the role will provide maintenance, inspection and repair activities on the schemes electrical assets, both within Low and High Voltage environments. In addition the role will report back maintenance activities undertaken and any issues arising using the in house maintenance management system. There will also be some involvement in the delivery of local electrical projects
The Water Resources Operations and Hydrology - Eastern Anglia Area team (East) leads in the operation and maintenance of the Ely Ouse to Essex Transfer scheme, a large water transfer scheme, transferring water from Denver to the Rivers Stour and Blackwater, using a combination of pumping stations, pipelines and in river transfer
Ideally living within 30 miles of Kennett, Newmarket, on the Cambridgeshire / Suffolk border, and qualified to a minimum of NVQ level 3 or equivalent in an electrical discipline with Industrial electrical experience within the industrial sector.

Other Key requirements for the job include excellent IT skills and good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work both within a team and alone without supervision. A full driving licence is essential as the role will be required to travel throughout Norfolk and Suffolk to fulfil its duties, for which a badged vehicle will be provided.

Previous experience in the inspection, maintenance and repair of both High / Low Voltage equipment and the operation and maintenance of both submersible and surface mounted pumps would prove advantageous

Minimum - NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in an Electrical discipline.
Closing Date: 19th December 2017 at 23:55 hours

martyn.phillips1@environment-agency.gov.uk

19/12/2017, 23:55 hours

Basic Check
Achieves Results
Through evidence demonstrate your capability and determination to achieve results through outcome based prioritisation
Applies Analytical Knowledge and Experience
Provide evidence where you have been set a difficult task with little background information in an electrical discipline, to provide a solution through analysis and drawing on your experience
Health Safety & Wellbeing
Describe in your own words your approach to Health & Safety in practice when dealing with electrical Systems. What does wellbeing mean to you?
Full driving license
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This Vacancy is closed to applications.