Electrical Improver

NSG Environmental Ltd has been delivering work programmes in the nuclear industry for over 40 years. Traditionally in the areas of decommissioning and waste management, NSG now has a broad customer base and provides a wide spectrum of services across the nuclear project lifecycle, ranging from expert consultancy support, R&D and engineering design to rekit and refurbishment, site installation services and high-hazard physical decommissioning works, amongst others. This work is delivered at NSG’s own offices and purpose-built facilities and nuclear sites across the UK. The delivery and management of these projects and programmes of work is carried out by a skilled workforce composed of both white-collar and blue-collar personnel in technical, administrative, and physical roles.

Our core values of Passion, Integrity, Challenge and Collaboration drive performance and ensure we add significant value. If joining us as a member of staff, we will support your professional development in an exciting and challenging work environment that will enable you to use, develop and hone your technical expertise in a supportive and collaborative working environment.

The Role

To competently perform the duties of an electrical improver as part of a team engaged in the installation, modification, maintenance, repair, testing and trials of all types of systems and equipment as instructed by Project Manager / Supervisor / Lead Electrical Technician / Project Engineer, in accordance with relevant drawings and Safe Systems of Work.

Key Objectives

Project Delivery and Operational Support

• Perform tasks alongside the lead electrical technician encountered in activities such as:
  • Installation
  • Operations (including testing and trials)
  • Maintenance and repair
• Carry out and support installation, modification, EMIT (examination, maintenance, inspection & test), decommissioning tasks as required
• Work with the electrical technician from schematics / diagrams / drawings to install equipment
• Assist with the Install of systems and equipment in such a way as to comply with any relevant regulatory or legislative requirements
• Complete and maintain as necessary all associated records and documentation

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognised electrical apprenticeship or NVQ Level 2 or equivalent training - essential
• City & Guilds Level 3 Certification in Electrical Engineering - desirable
• Test & inspection Qualification; City 7 Guilds 2391 - desirable
• GCSE at 'C' grade or above in English, Maths and in science or technical subject - desirable
• Membership of appropriate technical / professional body - desirable
• ECS/CSCS card for the relevant trade – essential
• Level 2 Health & Safety in the Workplace or equivalent – Relevant training will be provided if required

Experience & Knowledge

• Familiar with site / factory work environments - essential
• Fully conversant with the IEE regulations - essential
• Work experience within engineering, science or construction environment - essential
• Familiar with working on nuclear licensed site or similar with specific hazards /operations - desirable
• Used to dealing with confidential and commercial information - desirable
• Familiar with QSHEW operating procedures and requirements etc - desirable
• Familiar with AWE electrical procedures - desirable
• Appointment as AWE NP(E - desirable

Skills & Abilities

• Competent user of MS Office – essential
• Able to demonstrate the understanding, interpretation and application of electrical drawings and specifications - essential
• Able to read and write messages, interpret and carry out instructions - essential
• Maintain electrical records and documents in a readable format – essential
• Use of hand and power tools for electrical installation, examination, maintenance, inspection and test - essential
• Able to work well as team member - essential
• Maintenance of database and physical records and files - desirable
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of colleagues at all levels and with external stakeholders and contractors - desirable
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 / 14001 & 45001 - desirable