Generator Winder

As a Generator Winder you will support internal and external customers with Generator and Exciter installations, inspection, maintenance, fault finding & repairs including minor repair works through to full rewinds. Generators are water‑cooled, air‑cooled or hydrogen‑cooled, ranging from 2MW to 1800MW. This role requires technical competence in reading and interpreting engineering documents and a thorough knowledge of generator technology.

Location:

UK, Rugby.

• Interpret electrical winding diagrams.
• Understand winding processes and methodology and apply correct solutions on inspections & repairs.
• Work under strict Foreign Material Exclusion rules.
• Perform inspections and minor repair works of all types of generator windings.
• Perform fault finding on windings.
• Assist with diagnostic tests such as iron core low flux tests, electrical tests, Doppler flow water measurements.
• Strip and inspect generator rotors, clean, repair and rebuild.
• Strip and inspect generator stators, clean, repair and rebuild.
• Strip and inspect generator exciters, clean, repair and rebuild.
• Rewind generator stators.
• Rewind generator rotors.
• Rewind exciters.

• Recognised time‑served apprenticeship in armature winding of heavy electrical machines or equivalent (City & Guilds or NVQ).
• Extensive knowledge of brazing techniques.
• Basic knowledge of electrical testing.
• Extensive travel to and from projects and field assignments required.
• Computer literate with proficiency in IT skills.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written).
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively across the UK and overseas for projects and field assignments.

• Strong teamwork and individual initiative.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.