Test & Trials Engineer

Job description

Job Description Summary

GE’s Power Conversion and Storage business, part of GE Vernova, provides electrification systems that are critical to customers’ power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with some of the world’s major energy, maritime and industrial organizations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, drives and control technologies.

Our engineers dedicated to Naval get involved in solving exciting challenges through leading the development and delivery of the engineering aspects of our projects. Projects that range from designing, de-risking and delivery of new power / propulsion and energy system solutions alongside digital & automation technologies to our UK and international customers both to surface and submarine systems.

This facility plays a crucial role in de-risking, present and future platforms, energy and propulsion technologies, micro grids and associated systems and solutions for both surface ships and submarines.

Job Description

Role Summary

We are looking for an experienced Test& Trials Engineer to work for a leading engineering company. Reporting to the Test & Trials Manager you will be a key member of the team delivering significant test programs at the Marine Power Test Facility for power and propulsion systems for both surface ships, underwater platforms and advanced technology programs.

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Support the Test Manager in carrying out test programs, operating plant , test program management, safe systems of work and data collection.

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Support engineering and commissioning teams in equipment installation / test equipment installation where required.

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As part of the Marine Power Test Facility team, to support technical upkeep and maintenance of the internal and external facility, equipment and associated systems.

Essential Responsibilities

Primarily responsible for carrying out testing on equipment used in Marine Power Systems the successful applicant will require prior electrical experience in an environment which utilises SCADA, Switchboards, Variable Speed Drives and Data Logging Equipment.

Main duties will include:

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Prepare subsystems for test – power systems line ups and equipment configuration including  cooling and lubrication systems

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Operating the plant, carrying out testing in accordance with relevant test procedures and recording data.

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Assist in resolving facility infrastructure and equipment problems and concerns as they arise.

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Review of and adherence to test procedures , method statements, management of safe systems of work.

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Comply with all company and customer health and safety regulations.

Qualifications/Requirements

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Ideal applicants will have an Electrical background in an industrial or similar undertaking commissioning and test of power systems equipment, power electronics and marine power and propulsion systems or experience in managing industrial or test / development facility type infrastructure and systems.

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Preferable Degree Qualified /minimum of  HNC/HND or equivalent level.

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Existing or the ability to obtain the higher levels of UK Security Clearance, including “SC Clearance” are required for this role.
 

Desired Characteristics

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Significant experience in engineering or industrial facility /test environment.

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Experience of working in a typical industrial facility in a maintenance/service environment.

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HV Operator / Authorised person

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Ability to multi-task on a variety of activities to strict time scales.

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Pro-active and responsive

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Willingness to learn new skills

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Excellent literacy and numeracy skills

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Excellent communication and organisational skills.
 

You can expect from us

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Work on exciting cutting-edge technology on novel drive system topologies and challenging and exciting global projects.

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A work environment where we understand that not everyone has the same expectations about their jobs, careers and work-life balance and we are happy to discuss flexibility requirements.

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Attractive compensation.

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Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits are: Employer pension contribution (not subject to individual contribution), Income protection, Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance.

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26 days vacation + bank holidays.

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Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement in a global company.

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Dynamic and collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and creativity.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No