Mechanical Technician

Job Description: Mechanical Technician

Location: Abingdon, Oxfordshire

Contract: 12 months, Inside IR35

Overview:

• Primarily to support the Load Assembly Team during shutdown, including preparation for shutdown activities. Secondarily to support general mechanical tasks within the Tokamak Systems Unit when required. Mechanical systems to include vacuum, cooling, pressurised and electro-magnetic. This shall include construction of new systems and maintenance of existing systems including fault finding, and repair. As a mechanical technician you would be expected to supervise mechanical fitters and other junior craft effort. The exact duties will be determined by the individual’s skills and experience.
   
• Perform maintenance, improvements and modifications by undertaking a wide range of works including large installation programmes during shutdowns and interventions to maximise the efficiency and availability of the system during operations as a team member.
   
• To document processes/procedures for the maintenance/installation/testing of equipment. Compiling work packages for work to be carried out, including writing safe systems of work.
   
• Support large scale/prestigious projects. Such as in-vessel works, centre column and TF circuits and cooling systems.
   
• Provide mechanical technician support to the Plant Responsible Officers (PRO) and their deputies.
   
• Set and maintain high levels of safety. Promote good behavioural safety to drive improvements in culture, working conditions and professionalism. Support activities which support safety, including monitoring documentation such as risk assessments, keeping areas tidy and under control. Practice continual improvements in safety practices and behaviours.

• Adhere to regulatory requirements when working on plant. Understand and practice Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.

• Expected to work mostly without direct continuous supervision; however, given the high hazard and complex nature of the work aspects of the role may be supervised by SQEP personnel. Supervise contract staff, fitters and general workers on the any number of systems.