Electrical Technician

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Building Services Lead Technician the postholder will work collaboratively as part of a Zonal Facilities Team delivering a customer focussed and quality technical service to ensure the safety and reliability of all electrical equipment and systems.

The postholder will work proactively on the safe operation of key equipment associated with the Electrical Network identifying issues early, assessing their potential impact and taking swift corrective action. They will optimise electrical plant equipment and systems to make sure they are energy efficient and identify and deliver running cost reductions.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

To monitor and maintain the electrical infrastructure and plant initiating corrective action as required and make sure all plant equipment is compliant with legislation and

any PPM & reactive tasks are planned with health and safety as a top priority.

To operate electrical plant and equipment and carry out proactive and performance checks and isolations in line with the appropriate safety regulations and guidance.

To provide first response for breakdowns or faults, ensuring priority targets are met for reinstating critical systems. Where possible the aim is to achieve first fix to return systems to operation, but if not to escalate and engage others to undertake complex repairs or replacements but retain the ownership of the issue until rectification.

To support ongoing reviews, evaluations and performance reporting across all electrical systems to ensure safety and the optimum efficiency is achieved.

To detect and report defects or questionable conditions to the Help Desk and escalate where necessary.

To carry out regular inspections and demonstrate ownership of switch rooms and equipment to ensure that good standards of housekeeping are being maintained, raising and reporting issues as appropriate.

To coordinate contractors and other maintenance staff access and maintenance activities locally within buildings; Control of Electrical works and issuing of relevant permits and safety documentation to ensure that all works are carried out in a safe and controlled manner. Agree and approve local isolations. Escalate major isolations or shutdowns to Supervisors.

To operate and monitor Building Management System (BMS) and Lighting Control Systems and liaise with the Energy Manager to ensure optimal set points.

To isolate and reinstate fire detection and warning systems under approved permit arrangements and escalate major isolations or shutdowns to Team Lead and/or Fire Engineer.

To support project managers, consultants, contractors and other relevant stakeholders in ensuring soft landings of projects; assist with surveys, attend regular project briefings, training and handover sessions. Review O & M information for quality, accuracy and completeness. Make constructive comments on future plans and suggest alternatives as appropriate.

To assist in the development, review and update of the asset condition information database. For allocated Zone of buildings work to ensure that documentation, such as O&M information and drawings, is accurate and up to date.

To communicate and liaise with key stakeholders including Facilities Managers, Duty Managers, Service managers, Security staff, contractors, skilled trades specialists and contractor representatives.

Duties may vary from time to time within the broad remit of the role and the postholder is required to undertake any such reasonable and appropriate duties.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Knowledge /Qualifications

Essential:

A1 Served a recognised Engineering apprenticeship and Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 7 (Higher / Scottish Vocational Qualification level 3, Higher National

Certificate) or equivalent in one or more of Electrical, Mechanical or Building Services OR the ability to demonstrate the competencies required to undertake the duties associated with this level of post having acquired the necessary knowledge and skills in a similar role.

A2 Strong knowledge of legislative requirements for Electrical installations within a complex commercial or similar environment.

A3 18th Edition IET Regulations.

A4 Knowledge of Fire, Security, Building Management and Lighting Control systems.

Desirable:

B1 Understand the theory and practical operation of the refrigeration cycle behind chilled water and AC systems.

B2 Understand the theory and practical operation of heating and hot water systems

B3 Construction Skills Certification Scheme accreditation.

B4 Asbestos awareness.

B5 IOSH Working Safely.

B6 Knowledge of SFG20 specifications.

B7 A full current and clean UK Driving Licence.

Skills

Essential:

C1 The ability to safely isolate electrical plant and prove dead. The ability to operate lock out tag out procedures on electrical and mechanical systems.

C2 Experience of the testing, commissioning and operation of Electrical Installations and fire life-safety and security/access systems.

C3 Strong problem-solving capabilities, interrogating complex faults within large commercial electrical installations.

C4 Good planning skills to allow the efficient and safe planning of all works.

C5 Customer focussed with a proactive approach to working and keeping the Facilities Manager for the Zone, Duty Mangers and customers updated.

C6 Exercises initiative and judgement within remit to ensure effective service delivery.

C7 Ability to work on own initiative and/or as part of a team.

C8 Ability to work safely at all times and the ability to communicate and report on Statutory Health & Safety requirements/regulations.

C9 Strong communication skills with ability to write technical reports and or communicate verbally with lead technicians, manager, helpdesk, zonal Facilities team and building occupiers.

C10 Good level of IT competency and ability to use electronic handheld devices and Microsoft Office suite.

Desirable:

D1 Good record keeping skills.

D2 Ability to interrogate and isolate of fire and security control panels.

D3 Ability to work at height.

Experience

Essential:

E1 Experience of operating and maintaining electrical systems in a complex estate.

E2 Practical experience of electrical installation work and the understanding of the standards required for a compliant installation.

E3 Experience of fault finding on electrical distribution.

E4 Experience of fault finding and interrogation of electrical control systems.

E5 Experience of using BMS systems.

E6 Experience of contributing to short-term projects within work area or as part of a larger project team.

Desirable:

F1 Experience of working with all types of Chillers, Air Conditioning plant i.e., Spilt systems, VRV and VRF systems, Chilled Water systems, AHU’s and ventilation systems.

F2 Experience of working on heating and hot water plant.

F3 Experience of using CAFM systems to schedule maintenance tasks, update, and upload reports on planned maintenance activities.

F4 Experience of the operation of a District Heating Scheme including CHP engine.

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 5, £23,715 – £27,929 per annum.

This post is full time and open ended.

As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.

2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension – pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.

3 A flexible approach to working.

4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.

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