Electrical Commissioning Systems Engineer

Job Description

Job title: Electrical Commissioning Systems Engineer

Location: Portsmouth Naval Base.

Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 commensurate on skills and experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Maintenance, commissioning, defect diagnosis and rectification on Electrical High-voltage/Low-voltage Systems
• Apply depth and breadth of knowledge relating to Electrical High-voltage/Low-voltage systems in order to resolve the most complex challenges, issues and faults associated with commissioning, operation, and performance of systems
• Present designated trials and commissioning activities
• Operate Safe Systems of Work that comply with the company SHE procedures at all times
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to less experienced Engineers
• Provide information and technical advice to assist in the compilation of estimates, programs and work packages

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Deep knowledge and experience of Electrical Low-voltage systems and what influences their performance
• Ability to work with a high degree of technical autonomy and provide advice and guidance to other technical staff
• Ability to engage with customers and authorities in writing, by telephone or face to face to discuss technical issues and problems
• Minimum NVQ/HNC in Electrical Engineering
• Experience in High-voltage/Low-voltage systems would be advantageous

Desirable

• knowledge High-voltage

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. 

The Electrical Systems Team:

Conducting Electrical HV & LV Systems commissioning, operation, maintenance, and defect rectification activities on board Royal Navy Queen Elizabeth Class (QEC) Aircraft Carriers, Type 45 (T45) Destroyers, Type 23 (T23) Frigates, HUNT class and any contracted tasking.

As the world has evolved, so has the way we work. Our working approach, will enable you to have flexibility with your working hours, depending on your role and location. This could include accruing hours as well as flexibility around start and finish times, ensuring you can balance life at work, on site and life at home.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation. 

Closing Date: 4^th October

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. 

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