Senior Commissioning Engineer – Electrical (Propulsion)

Job Description

Job title: Senior Commissioning Engineer – Electrical (Propulsion)

Location: Barrow-in-Furness –We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Competitive

What you'll be doing:

• To carry out routine work with limited supervision & have an understanding of safety consequences in a high risk environment
• Liaise/Interface with relevant stakeholders i.e Engineering, Royal Navy, MOD and Build Operations to ensure activities are undertaken in a safe & compliant manner
• Instruct & mentor less experiences members of the team within your knowledge & competency
• Responsible for researching authoring and reviewing of design and test documentation
• Keep full and accurate records of work activities carried out as required by policy, procedure & legislation
• To represent the Company on Factory Acceptance Tests and offsite test facilities, Contractors sea trials and other outworking requirements with scope for overseas travel
• Responsible for delivering assigned activities in line with Company policy, procedures and legislation

Your skills and experiences:

• Knowledge of AC and DC Electrical Generation and Power distribution systems
• Understanding of the role and how T&C contributes to the wider business and UK enterprise
• Knowledge of safety controls & procedures in a high risk environment
• Aware of Nuclear Site/Authorisation Conditions
• Experience working with Distribution Systems, Fire Protection Systems and Electrical Testing
• Knowledge of Instrumentation Systems including; Electrostatic Discharge, Low Voltage Control, Data Communications, PLCs & Fibre Optics

Benefits:

You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Electrical Commissioning Team:

You will be part of the team responsible for commissioning the first of class electrical power and distribution plant, on the first of class, next generation of Dreadnought submarines. The scope of the Dreadnought Programme is the delivery of four SSBNs to the Royal Navy to maintain Continuous At Sea Deterrence (CASD). We offer relocation support 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, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also 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 working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Closing Date: 4th October 2024

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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