High Voltage Electrical Maintenance Engineer (143jc) vacancy in Ascension Islands ()

My client an International Engineering company are now seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer for a new 2 year contract in the Ascension Islands.

Your role will be to be responsible for all Electrical Maintenance functions related to the Power Station’s Operations, including Windfarm Operation and Maintenance

Responsibilities
Technical & Operational
• Operation of all High Voltage and Low Voltage distribution systems & Equipment.
• Operation of the Wind Electric Convertors and associated installations.
• Installation maintenance and electrical operation of all machinery and equipment.
• Direct and be Responsible for all Electrical Maintenance work
• Direct and be responsible for the Power Station Electrical

Specifically to:
• Prepare and develop effective maintenance plans & methods to ensure that all the Station’s equipment, plant, machinery and other assets are maintained to the appropriate standard
• Ensure all Technical, Maintenance and Operational work are carried out correctly and efficiently.
• Continually monitor the performance and conditions of Equipment & Machinery; to investigate equipment performance deficiencies and devise solutions to improve reliability.
• Maintain equipment records as required.
• Produce reports on all matters associated with equipment and plant performance, conditions and maintenance requirements including analysis of trends in order to assist the Engineering Manager in planning and budgeting.
• Continually review maintenance methods and implement improvements
• Lead and Direct the Power Station’s Electrical Team.

Specifically to:
• Provide coaching and leadership to develop the teams.
• Ensure efficient utilisation of staff effort, through proper planning and coordination.
• Review staff performance and provide feedback both as an ongoing duty and as part of the Appraisal process

Ensure cost effective utilisation of Resources

Assist in the development and promotion of continual improvements in the Safety, Health & Environmental culture within ARS.

To assist the Senior Engineer in Technical, Operational, Staffing and Financial matters.

Qualifications & Requirements
• Consistent & Developed Practical Experience in the operation and maintenance of High voltage Distribution Systems, using large diesel alternators and Wind-Turbines.
• Proven ability in the installation, testing and commissioning of High Voltage and LV Switchgears
• Proven consistent application of Engineering skills & developed experience and knowledge of all repair techniques required for above equipment.
• Proven experience in a Power Station environment.
• Qualified to HNC/HND level or equivalent in Engineering
• Comprehensive knowledge of safe working practices and safety procedures. Conversant with current H.S.E. legislation.
• IT Competent, particularly in use of Email, Microsoft Word and Excel at Intermediate Level
• Ability to communicate well, verbally and in writing with both internal and external customers.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Strong self-motivation and the ability to work with a degree of autonomy and to use one’s own initiative.
• Willing to work unsociable hours and be on call 24hrs/day.
• Awareness of the constraints of working in an overseas environment and how to overcome them.
• Possession of a current, full driving licence.

In return they are offering excellent package, which includes on top of the salary, depending on accompanied or unaccompanied allowances £6k unaccompanied (£2,500 Location allowance/ £3,500 Ration allowance), £9k accompanied (£2,500 Location allowance/ £6,500 Ration allowance), all UK tax free, there is a local tax but my client will pay that. Flights back to the UK are provided (for all family) 1 a year if accompanied, or 2 a year if unaccompanied.

A furnished bungalow is provided, though to manage expectations it is functional rather than luxury and a water and electricity allowance that is adequate for most people. There is medical provision on the island with a dentist and hospital that can cope with most things, anything they can’t deal with we send people to Oxford for treatment. This is at my clients cost. There are flights to/from the island are twice a week, and there is also Primary and Secondary School available.