Facilities Electrical Technician

Located in Newton Aycliffe, UK, we occupy a 10,000 m² purpose‑built Class 100 manufacturing facility fully equipped to produce state‑of‑the‑art compound semiconductor products.

• Ensure Health & Safety standards and procedures are adhered to, including Risk Assessment and JSA.
• Self-motivated planning and delivery of breakdown and planned maintenance activities.
• Observe site priorities and deliver activities in line with site guidance.
• Operate in accordance with Maximo/CMMS, including accurate and timely recording of information.
• Safely diagnose and rectify plant breakdowns, undertake root cause reviews and implement remedial actions to minimise downtime and probability of fault reoccurrence.
• Undertake planned maintenance in a timely manner, reviewing findings and adjusting frequencies.
• Share technical knowledge on specialism with others and assist with multidisciplined training.
• Actively engage with process operators, developing ability to operate process plant.
• Uphold site and UK standards, ensuring site complies with ISO
  9001/ISO
  14001/ISO
  45001.
• Develop, undertake and own continuous improvement projects and activities.

• Proactive participation in all HSE activities including Risk Assessment and Method Statements.
• Proactive role in developing a positive safety, environmental and quality culture to satisfy ISO 45001/14001/9001.
• Utilise CMMS to identify, analyse and record PMs and breakdowns in accordance with electrical maintenance schedules.
• Self‑led and motivated delivery of comprehensive Planned Maintenance Schedules, including timely input of information and review of findings to make recommendations on frequencies and suitability of maintenance activity.
• Work closely with process technicians and monitor plant to ensure breakdowns are remediated in a safe, effective and efficient manner, minimising disruption to supply of service.
• Analyse, maintain and rectify fault conditions across a range of plant, equipment and systems, including Root Cause Analysis and subsequent development and implementation of improvement plans.
• Inspect, check and test motor control centres and electrical distribution systems, including DOL, Star Delta and Variable Speed Drives.
• Operate and diagnose fault conditions on electrical power distribution equipment.
• Ensure high standards of engineering principles and procedures, with a good understanding of DSEAR and Hazardous Area Equipment Inspections in compliance with relevant ISO Standards and Guidelines.
• Play an active role in identifying and implementing facilities plant improvements to increase reliability, efficiency and reduce operating costs.
• Understand how variations in facilities plant and services can impact fabrication plant performance.
• Play an active role in problem solving during major events using appropriate tools and techniques, e.g. 5 Why, Fishbone, 8D and other Root Cause tools.
• Liaise with vendors and field service engineers for assistance in service contracts, breakdowns and telephone support.
• Flexible and willing to work throughout the operation to achieve business goals.
• Contribute towards Key Performance Indicators to achieve Engineering targets.
• Contribute towards training of fellow Technicians, Operators and Apprentices.

• Time‑served apprenticeship from an Electrical Maintenance background/discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years' post‑apprentice knowledge and experience of Process/Chemical Plant.

• Familiarity with COSHH and ability to write method statements and risk assessments.
• Solid and wide-ranging understanding of electrical drives, MCC, and electrical distribution systems as utilised on Chemical and Process Plant.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a strong appreciation of both practical and theoretical methodologies.
• Pro‑active approach to maintenance with excellent and proven electrical fault diagnosis skills using wiring and distribution drawings.
• Working knowledge of ventilation and air conditioning plant and motor maintenance.
• Knowledge of lighting and emergency UPS systems and switching operations.
• Comprehensive IT skills covering main software packages.
• Pro‑active, self‑motivated and capable of working without direct supervision.
• Creative approach to specific tasks and willing to become multidisciplined.
• Team player with good communication skills who is results and performance driven.

• Educated to a minimum of ONC with a recognised apprenticeship.

• Applicants who do not meet all listed criteria but demonstrate relevant skills and aspirations are encouraged to apply.
• The company is committed to providing reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure accessibility for all candidates.