Hazardous Area Electrician

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Flogas Britain is one of the UK's largest “off-grid energy” distributors. It has over 30 years of experience in providing solutions to both commercial and domestic customers, principally in the form of liquid gas.  The business has a longstanding record of organic growth driven by new installations, underpinned by strong technical engineering expertise and capability, which, combined with a number of bolt-on acquisitions, have resulted in its market share increasing from 10% to over 30%.

The business is at the forefront of the energy transition, having developed a prominent track record in converting customers from higher emissions fuels to lower carbon and cleaner solutions for the last decade and is well placed with a significant range of opportunities to develop and diversify into New Energies in the future in line with our 2040 vision to provide 100% renewable solutions to customers.

The recent acquisition of Protech by Flogas Britain further extends the business’ capabilities in this regard to provide innovative and lower carbon solutions into the commercial sector. By combining renewable-ready gas combustion with alternative technologies such as heat pumps, solar power and electric vehicle charging we will provide a complete solution to customers and assist them on their own path to net zero.

Flogas Britain has revenues in excess of £300 million and employs over 1,200 people across its multi-site operation with its headquarters in Syston, Leicestershire .
 

JOB PURPOSE

The role of a Hazardous Area Installation Electrician (HAS) works  We have a vacancy for a Hazardous area electrician specialising in the installation, maintenance, inspection and testing of LPG/LNG plants throughout the UK. Ideally the successful candidate should be located within 30 miles of Knowsley Merseyside, Perth Scotland or Avonmouth Bristol.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

•    Carrying out the Installation of new customer LPG/LNG plants throughout the UK.
•    Carrying out Electrical inspections and rectification work to customer installations throughout the UK.
•    Carrying out Electrical inspections, rectification work and full plant upgrades to Flogas installations throughout the UK.
•    Carrying out off site Electrical assembly of LPG vaporisers, Pump skid units and package boiler houses.
 

JOB HOLDER REQUIREMENTS

•    Approved electrician. Accredited apprenticeship or comparable qualification (JIB Graded Gold card or above)
•    Compex modules EX01-4 or IECEx COPC Modules EX001-8
•    C&G 2391 or, 2391-52 or, 2394 & 2395 Inspection and Testing
•    C&G 2382-22 18TH Edition.
•    CCSNG/JIB or equivalent Safety passport.
•    Good IT literacy; Microsoft Excel and Office.
•    Proficient in the preparation and installation of IECEx/Atex rated equipment, including motors, control stations, junction boxes and lighting.
•    Proficient in the installation of Metal Trunking, conduit, and tray, SWA cables and glands. LV distribution equipment and ancillaries
•    Good understanding of schematic, Loop, P&ID, and zone drawings.
•    Good understanding of control systems and fault finding.
•    Physically fit and able to work in demanding environments as part of a team or as an individual.
•    It would be desirable but not essential that the candidate be familiar with NICEIC reporting and certification, hold IPAF & PASMA licenses.

As a national role, it is expected that nights out will be requires as part of the role. It will be expected that there will be an average of 3 nights out per week. Accommodation & meals will be provided for by the company.