Principal Commissioning Engineer - Electrical

Job Title: Principal Commissioning Engineer - Electrical

Location: Barrow-In-Furness (On-site)

Salary: Competitive

What you'll be doing:

• Commissioning and fault finding on Submarine Propulsion systems within a shore-based test facility
• Carrying out commissioning and maintenance of Steam Boiler Instrumented systems
• Carrying out routine Commissioning work with limited supervision with an awareness of safety consequences in a high-risk environment
• Demonstrating an in-depth knowledge of Submarine Propulsion systems and a strong knowledge of other system interfaces
• Leads by example, mentoring less experienced members of the team with behavioural competencies & positively influencing members of the team
• Deputise for the relevant Commissioning Project Leader as and when required, including supervision of personnel on shift
• Demonstrating willingness to work flexibility on shifts to support Machinery trials and other test section's commissioning activities

  Your skills and experiences:

  Essential:

  • HNC/ HND/ Degree or equivalent qualification or experience in Electrical Engineering
  • Detailed knowledge of safety controls & procedures in a high-risk environment, including electrical isolations and live working
  • Knowledge and experience of Commissioning, Maintenance and Electrical Testing
  • Knowledge and experience of Control and Instrumentation Systems
  • Experience of authoring engineering documentation such as test forms, operating procedures & tech notes

    Desirable:

    • Experience of software packages e.g., SAP & Teamcenter
    • Experience commissioning and Fault finding on plant machinery and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC/ DCS) e.g., Siemens Control Systems
    • Experience in process manufacturing facilities
    • Experience of communication protocols such as Profibus PA Low Voltage Control, Data Communications and Fibre Optics

      Benefits:

      As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

      The SMITE E&I Team:

      This role will provide you with the opportunity to increase your knowledge across 3 platforms, Main Propulsion Machinery Package (MPMP), Facility Maintenance within SMITE, supporting on-board ships instrumentation trials. You will be joining an established team of competent and experienced Electrical Commissioning Engineers with to ensure Test & Commissioning activities undertaken are in accordance with Company Policies, Procedures and Legislation. You will be leading activities on shift, to take responsibility in becoming a Subject Matter Expert on Test Section Systems. This role will provide you with a unique opportunity to work on Ships Systems in a land based test facility, Steam boiler house control and instrumentation. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

      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 of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and 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 at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

      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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