Electrical Engineering (facilities & Equipment) Degree Apprentice
AWE PLC · South East · RG7 4PR
About the role
⚡️ Electrical Engineering (Facilities & Equipment) Degree Apprentice ⚡️
Ready to power up your career? 🚀 Join us as an Electrical Engineering (Facilities & Equipment) Degree Apprentice and become a vital part of keeping AWE’s critical facilities and equipment running smoothly and safely. 💡
This isn't your average engineering gig. You'll dive deep into the world of maintaining, improving, and ensuring the safety and compliance of existing electrical systems. Think of yourself as a guardian of the electrical infrastructure that keeps our operations going strong! 💪
You'll be mentored by seasoned engineers who are experts in keeping our electrical backbone in top shape. This could involve everything from power supplies and lighting to alarms, monitoring systems, and a whole host of other essential equipment. 🛠️ You’ll discover how engineers ensure our electrical systems are not just safe and reliable, but also future-proof. Plus, you’ll get a firsthand look at engineering decision-making in a highly regulated environment where safety, quality, and process are paramount. 💯
During your apprenticeship, you’ll gain hands-on experience in:
- Electrical Engineering Fundamentals 📐
- Asset Lifecycle Management 🔄
- Reliability Improvement Strategies ✅
- Fault Investigation & Resolution 🔍
- Engineering Change Management 📈
- Electrical Safety Protocols ⚠️
- Plant Performance Monitoring 📊
- Regulatory Compliance Assurance 📜
- Electrical Cable Calculations 📏
As an Electrical Engineer (Facilities & Equipment) at AWE, you'll work with a diverse range of equipment and systems, including:
- High and Low Voltage (HV/LV) Switchgear and Distribution ⚡
- Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) 🔋
- Emergency Lighting Systems 🚨
- Lightning Protection Systems 🌩️
- Pumps, Fans, and Drives (including HVAC & VSDs) 💨
- Alarm, Monitoring, and Safety Interlock Systems 🔔
- Nuclear Safety Support Systems & Building Management Systems 🏢
If you're eager to learn, passionate about making a real impact, and ready for an exciting apprenticeship, we want to hear from you! 🎉
Key responsibilities
- Assist in maintaining electrical systems for facilities and equipment.
- Keep existing electrical equipment and systems working well.
- Implement improvements for electrical systems and equipment where needed.
- Ensure electrical systems meet safety and compliance requirements.
- Collaborate with experienced engineers on electrical infrastructure maintenance and improvement.