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Job Description Summary
The role is a FGAS engineer with strong mechanical, electrical and analytical skills.
As part of the role, you will work on environmental testing chambers, air conditioning systems, chillers, vibration systems, industrial ovens, wash tanks and other manufacturing equipment. Duties will focus primarily on preventative and reactive maintenance in refrigeration systems and control systems including but not limited to programmers, chart recorders, relays, switchgear.
Job Description
About Us
Whether it's the next generation of imagination products or the cockpit of tomorrow, we've got the state-of-the-art resources to make those innovations a reality. If you're passionate about aviation and looking for a career rich with challenges and unlimited opportunities for growth and advancement, then join GE in reengineering the sky through aviation systems that will impact the globe for generations to come.
In addition to the above duties, you will be part of the Site Services team on campus, who are responsible for all plant and equipment on site, so routinely work on air handling units, compressed air, water, hydraulics and electrics.
You will have responsibility for emergency events on site including fire and flood, and will be trained to perform weekly fire alarm testing and run the diesel sprinkler pumps.
You will work alongside other colleagues, forming 16 people in the team, made up of a combination of HVAC engineers, electricians, plumbers, labourers and a gardener.
Essential Responsibilities
Key Activities:
Extensive experience working on the following:
Environmental chambers (installation, PMs, programming, fault diagnosis including F-Gas)
HVAC systems install, maintenance and repair,
Chilled water systems installation, maintenance, repair
Confidence in pneumatics, electrics, hydraulics and vibration systems associated with environmental testing
Qualifications/Requirements
Safety conscious
Electrical competency (C&G or equivalent)
Ability to work independently whilst balancing multiple priorities
Good team player who can operate in a multi discipline environment
Strong organisational and communication skills
Computer literacy
Desire for personal continuous improvement.
Desired Characteristics
Experience in vibration systems, pneumatics, hydraulics and water systems.
Desire to gain training on other production equipment and expand scope of repair capabilities
Flexible Working
GE Aviation supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.
Total Reward
At GE Aviation we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.
As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;
Non-contributory Pension
Life Assurance
Group income protection
Private medical cover
Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell
Security Clearance
Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS (http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard)
Right to Work
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. (http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration)
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No