Engineering Technician Didcot, England
Job description
Company Description
-Element Six, part of De Beers Group, is a global leader in the design, development and production of synthetic diamond and tungsten carbide supermaterials.
With research and development facilities and manufacturing sites in the UK, Ireland, Germany, South Africa and the US, we have been pushing the boundaries of synthetic diamond innovation for more than 60 years. We utilise the extreme properties of synthetic diamond to open up new possibilities in exciting areas such as quantum optics, acoustics and thermal conductivity.
Our success comes from building strong, collaborative relationships, both internally in our extraordinary teams, and externally with our customers. We strive to deliver extreme performance and we seek talented, ambitious people who will thrive in an environment that fosters individuality, inclusivity, innovation and creativity.
We offer an exciting and varied career, with opportunities to work in various locations and teams, and across different functions and projects.
If you like the idea of an exciting variety of work in a diverse global team, then we want you to get in touch.
Job Description
-This is a permanent position within the Site Services team at the Element Six Global Innovation Centre (GIC) in Harwell
The team supports the activities at the GIC with facilities management, machine installations, maintenance, and repairs. It is a multi-skilled team covering a wide range of disciplines such as electrical installations, machine maintenance, control systems, vacuum technology, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
With this role we are looking to reinforce the team with an experienced mechanical-oriented engineer who enjoys combining hands-on installation and repair work with contractor management, project work deliveries, and other activities that support the team leadership.
Duties and tasks
- Fault finding and problem solving of equipment
- Hands-on repairs, maintenance, and installation work
- Contractor management, including inductions, safety plans, and performance evaluation
- Project manage service, upgrades, and installations
- Produce risk assessments, operating procedures, and equipment documentation for the team’s needs. Support other team members to produce such documentation to a high standard.
- Review procedures, work practices, and maintenance plans for improved cost effectiveness
- Demonstrate professionalism, quality awareness, and an active engagement for high safety standards
- Actively seek to develop depth and breadth of skills
- Qualifications
-NVQ, HNC, B.Tec or similar formal qualifications in an engineering-based discipline - Experienced and proficient in upkeep and fault finding on mechanical and electro-mechanical systems, preferably with additional engineering skills in areas such as hydraulics, vacuum systems, pneumatics, and PLC controls.
- Experienced in safe contractor management
- Good general understanding of health, safety, and quality standards and ability to carry out risk assessments and write operating procedures to a high standard
- Good communication skills within a team environment when working under pressure.
- Good IT skills with proficiency in standard office software and relevant software for data acquisition, treatment, and processing.
