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DIO - Senior Electrical Engineer

Job details
Posting date: 31 October 2024
Salary: £43,080 per year
Additional salary information: A pension contribution of 28.97% based on the listed salary
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 30 November 2024
Location: WS14 9PY, KY11 2XH, BS34 8JH, DL9 3LR, SP11 8HJ, PL2 2BG
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Ministry of Defence
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 374998

Summary

DIO Technical Services is a multi-disciplinary team which provides technical subject-matter expertise across a wide range of disciplines to support the operation of the Defence estate and land on which the MOD operates, both in the UK and overseas. The Team provides impartial and objective Intelligent Customer Capability to DIO, MOD and wider government, supporting UK Defence outputs world-wide. The specialist skills available through the Technical Services team span construction, engineering, electronic and physical security requirements, safety systems, environmental management, sustainable development, access and recreation, historic environment, and natural environment.

The Senior Electrical Engineer (LV HAZ) will be a member of Electrical Infrastructure Team in DIO Technical Services and will support the Head of Electrical Infrastructure Team / Principal Electrical Engineer (PEE), who holds the technical responsibility in the following main areas:

The implementation and administration of the MOD’s Electrical Safe System of Work (JSP375 Volume 3 Chapter 3) including the development of the Safety Rules and Procedures.
Assurance on activities on electrical system, equipment, and Safe System of Work
Development of policies and technical standards on electrical infrastructure and equipment.
Investigation of electrical incidents, accidents, and near misses and, where necessary, publication of safety alerts, technical bulletin, information notes etc.
Undertake research & development in support of the above
The representation of MOD/DIO on legislative, standardisation, industry, and MOD committees in the UK and abroad.

As the Senior Electrical Engineer (LV HAZ); you will be primarily responsible for:

Low voltage installations and equipment in potentially explosive areas
Local generation incl. renewables and earthing
Safe Systems of Work (Hazardous Areas).

Your main tasks (but not limited to) will be:

Support PEE leading the team/section and function.
Undertaking assurance activities on MOD’s Safe System of Work such as - competency assessments on Authorised Engineer (AE), peer reviews on safety audit reports, technical briefs, reports, drawings, and specifications etc.
Drafting, updating, or maintaining DIO publications such as policy, technical standards, safety alerts, technical bulletins, information notes etc in the area of responsibility.
Providing technical assurance and specialist support on LV equipment and installation on hazardous areas on the MOD Sites.
Acting as a SME or a Technical Advisor on electrical incidents and accident investigations; and if necessary, conduct or lead an investigation.
Represent the MOD/DIO on Working Group and Committees or meeting in the UK and abroad.