Electrician

Electrician at Eaton in Barnstaple, United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

• To install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures.
• To be responsible for the provision of effective and efficient electrical maintenance / installation service to the plant.
• Undertake installation, maintenance and defective repair work as indicated by the computerised Work-Order system
• Maintain records and documentation as appropriate
• Undertake portable appliance testing as required
• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using both hand tools and power tools. This may include work from ladders, scaffolds and roofs, as necessary.
• Diagnose faulty systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and instigate corrective action.
• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
• Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be deemed dangerous.
• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters and voltmeters, to ensure compatibility and safety of system
• Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
• Use a variety of tools and equipment such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment including ammeters, and test lamps.
• Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment, such as motors.
• Place conduit (pipes or tubing) inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes.
• Fasten small metal or plastic boxes to walls to house electrical switches or outlets.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and Eaton MESH requirements at all times.
• Keep up to date in technical developments and new product introduction
• Assist in the Technical Training of Electrical apprentices, as and when required
• Embrace EBS (Eaton Business Systems)

Requirements

Skills

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings or other structures.
• An understanding of potable appliance testing
• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, and geometry.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Installation of equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
• Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Determining the type of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
• Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Apprentice trained essential
• Fully conversant with 17th Edition Regulations
• Counterbalance Fork-lift Truck licence advantageous