Trials Manager (Electrical)

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Maritime Services

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We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently under-represented within our industry, including women, people from ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to be a preferred home for veterans and reservists.

At BAE Systems we are committed to supporting work life balance for all our employees and embrace a range of modern working practices, which aim to enhance flexibility for individuals whilst also enabling business performance. Flexibility provisions vary by role, but include; hybrid working arrangements, flexible working patterns and shift working.

Our Maritime Services Business

Join us and help to define the future of global maritime defence capabilities. With approximately 3,500 employees based at five UK locations and revenue of £600million, we pride ourselves on employing the best professionals around and offer significant opportunities for committed employees to learn and grow with us.

Our people are encouraged to be as creative as they can be and are always looking at ways to develop and challenge the way we do things, identifying and prioritising continuous improvement activities across the business.

With our international programmes and core support to the Ministry of Defence our highly skilled teams design, develop, support and maintain a wide range of complex equipment.

Join us and the projects you’ll be involved in will positively impact our customers for decades to come. You’ll be part of something important; something you can be proud of.

Trials Manager (Electrical Engineering)

Would you like to play a key role within assurance, conducting inspections and producing relevant documentation on electrical engineering? We currently have a vacancy for a Trials Manager (Electrical Engineering) at our site in Portsmouth Naval Base.

As a Trials Manager (Electrical Engineering), you will be responsible for the compilation of all Assurance Documentation (particular attention to the electrical aspects), carrying out and reporting on inspections ensuring completion of all relevant certification and commissioning records for new design solutions and equipment/systems listed for maintenance and defect rectification onboard Type 45 Destroyers, Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers, Type 23 Frigates and HUNT class mine hunters.

This role will provide you with the opportunity to work within a varied role, with exposure to a range of projects (including international). You will have individual responsibility working with technical authorities, giving you exposure to wider opportunities and support for advancement.

Your main responsibilities as a Trials Manager (Electrical Engineering) will involve:

• Conducting Safe Systems of Work that always comply with the company SHE procedures
• Demonstrating an understanding of design principles to ensure the detailed compilation of Assurance Documentation to reflect the customer’s requirement in accordance with PAG process
• Understanding all engineering disciplines, specialising in the Electrical tasks from design documentation and existing ship’s fit for specific maintenance/defect repair procedures; detailing the pass/fail criteria as necessary
• Compiling, collating, and presenting to any customer inspecting authority the portfolio of evidence containing all Assurance Documentation
• Applying knowledge, skill, and experience to resolve issues associated with the design and outfitting of Marine Engineering equipment and systems, providing expert electrical knowledge to peers.
• Providing best practice guidance to a Project’s Team and other external authorities.
• Inspecting and presenting detailed reports to advise project teams on all aspects of ME Equipment and Systems
• Providing information and technical advice to assist with the estimation and compilation of the Trial Ownership Matrix to enable the timelines to be co-herent for the work package schedules
  

Essential

Your skills and qualifications:

• HNC/HND or has completed a recognised apprenticeship with time for experience in an Engineering discipline (preferably electrical background)
• Detailed knowledge of the design criteria of Electrical aspects of the Marine Engineering (ME) Equipment and Systems and a detailed understanding of both the Mechanical and Constructive elements for the material and operational requirements
• Requires knowledge and practical experience in maintenance and defect repair operations of all ME equipment and systems
• Working knowledge of all RN (Royal Navy) platforms and their associated systems in all disciplines of mechanical, electrical, and constructive elements
  

Desirable

• Must be aware of all equipment and system updates and initiatives
• Have a knowledge of the principal customers assurance requirements for platforms in deep maintenance
  

What We Are Looking For In You

You will have the ability to work individually or as part of a team within a pressured environment, this will help to display your self-motivation and strong commitment. You will also have excellent communication skills, this will help to influence stakeholders, whilst building positive effective relationships with both customers and colleagues.

Furthermore, you will be an ethical individual, within accordance with the business code of conduct, whilst being accountable, open & honest with integrity.

Location: Portsmouth Naval Base

Salary: Up to £41,950 depending on experience

Benefits

Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

BAE Systems

BAE Systems is one of the world’s leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and/or your place of birth may limit those roles that you can perform for the organisation.

Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we sometimes close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role with BAE Systems.

Job

Engineering

Primary Location

GB-ENG-HAM-Portsmouth Naval Base

Closing Date

08/Jul/22, 5:59:00 PM