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Test Engineer

Test Engineer

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Recruiter

Jam Recruitment

Location

Stafford

Salary

Negotiable

Posted

09 Nov 2015

Closes

16 Nov 2015

Ref

BBBH54897

Contact

Ben Ward

Job Function

Test

Specialist Area

Power Electronics

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours

Full Time

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Alstom Grid is a world leader in the High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) market. HVDC technology enables global and renewable energy transmission, and is critical in meeting today's demand for decarbonisation and the security of energy networks. As a technology leader, we are engineering and delivering HVDC solutions to meet the most complex electrical projects ever seen.

In the heart of Staffordshire, within Alstom's Global Centre of Excellence, a position has become available for a Test Engineer. You will carry out varied practical work surrounding the set up and test of power electronic equipment in a high voltage and high current (HVDC) valve test facility.

You will be responsible for:
* Building and operating high voltage/high current test circuits
* Installing and pre-commissioning power electronic equipment
* Setting up, proving and fault-finding of test circuits (from PCB level to HV circuits)
* Understanding and signing-on to risk assessments and method statements
* Assisting with day to day facility management i.e. equipment deliveries
* Setting-up and operating the facility's test circuit cooling systems
* Working with contractors and customers
* Carrying out routine maintenance on test plant equipment
* Operating fork lift trucks and MEWPs within the facility (training can be provided)
* General housekeeping of the facility
* Acting as fire marshal, Health and Safety and First aider (training can be provided)
* Possible short term site work may be available within the UK and abroad

Candidate requirements:
* Previous electrical testing experience is essential
* Using test instrumentation (e.g. oscilloscopes, HV dividers, multimeter, power supplies, telemetry)
* Electrical / electronic testing/fault finding skills (PCB level to high voltage)
* HV Electrical Safety Awareness (clearances, earthing, Isolation, VAV)
* EHS Compliance (method statements, risk analysis, LOTO, permit to work)
* Correct use of basic workshop tools and wiring and soldering skills
* Basic IT skills including Microsoft Office, Email, internet etc.
* Fork lift truck and access equipment (MEWP / Boom lift)
* Able to work independently and also part of a team, with good communication skills
* Very practically minded and able to work 'hands on'

To apply:
If you are interested in the position, looking to further develop your career in engineering, please forward your CV or call Ben on [phone].

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