Electrician - Plant

VSL UK are recruiting for a Plant Electrician to work on our prestigious HS2 project.

Accountabilities & Key Tasks

-Conducts a daily inspection of the equipment to control the equipment (visual and sound alarms, CCTV,...) and is able to interpret the findings or anomalies on the machine requiring further action.

-Working closely with the D-Wall mechanics, the D-Wall Electrician performs the electrical weekly inspections of the equipment in line with the Plant check lists and procedures.

-Participates in the electric installation and energisation of the Diaphragm Wall Trench cutter setup (including the mud treatment/desanding station).

-Supports the electrical setup of all auxiliary equipment (generators, pumps, distribution boxes,...) including the installation at the beginning of the project, the periodic checks and the dismantling.

-Assists the D-Wall Electric Supervisor during the commissioning checks on site.

-Performs the electric related tasks during the preventive maintenance of the equipment.

-Measures and collects the data recorded by the different sensors installed on the rigs on site.

-Under the supervision of the D-Wall Electric Supervisor, participates at the electrical lock-out of a machine.

-Reads and understands the electric diagrams of the machines.

Essential & Desirable Criteria

Essential:

-Minimum 5 years of experience in electrician roles as part of a team with at least 2 years in special foundations equipment both in workshop and on site.

-Experienced in major excavation, tunnelling or mining equipment. Experience in BAUER or LIEBHERR systems is a big plus.