Service Engineer--in-- Scientific Equipment Care

2 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom The Francis Crick Institute Full time

Scientific Equipment Care (SEC) Service Engineer

Reports to: Scientific Equipment Care (SEC) Manager

This is a full-time/permanent position on Crick Terms and Conditions of Employment.

SUMMARY

Researchers at the Crick are operating over 15,000 pieces of scientific equipment. It is vital that equipment is well maintained and returned to service quickly following breakdown. The Scientific Equipment Care Service provides high quality, responsive, and cost effective, in-house service to maintain and repair scientific equipment, minimising disruption to scientific operations in the event of equipment failure.

The Scientific Equipment Care Service Engineer reports to the SEC Manager. SEC Service Engineers are multi-skilled and able to maintain and repair a diverse portfolio of scientific assets, within the laboratory and specialist science technology platforms. You will poses a high level of skills, knowledge and experience in electronic, electrical, mechanical, process control, fluids, pneumatics, refrigeration and hydraulics engineering fields. Being able to diagnose / fault find complex scientific apparatus and effect a repair. Working with end users to plan routine and reactive service visits identifying and advising users on lifecycle issues and economy of repair/replacement of scientific equipment/instruments. Support the development of prototype instruments and systems with science users.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Your duties will include:

Planning and conducting planned maintenance activities on Scientific equipment/instruments
Planning and conducting reactive maintenance tasks on scientific equipment / instruments
Maintain quality performance standards of systems through routine test and calibration
Managing the work of external service engineers
Advising and maintaining on critical spares inventory
Identifying, sourcing and procuring replacement parts for reactive tasks
Identifying specialist skills training for new technologies relevant to role
Ensuring all work is carried out in a safe manner and equipment worked on/with complies with statutory regulation such as COSHH, PUWER and IET electrical safety standards
Comply with Crick SHS processes and procedures
Maintain equipment / instrument maintenance history via the CAFM(Planon) system
Maintain progress updates and routine planning interfaces with end users
Support the development/maintenance of operating procedures and risk assessments/method statements
Provide an equipment / instrument development service to develop new novel / unique devices for science

This role involves significant levels of communication with scientific research and operational staff, as well as STPs and the Hard FM provider.

ABOUT US

The Francis Crick Institute (the Crick) is a partnership between the Medical Research Council (MRC), Cancer Research UK (CRUK), the Wellcome Trust, University College London (UCL), Imperial College London and King's College London. It is a registered charity whose purpose is to conduct biomedical research into all aspects of human health and disease.

The institute is a world-leading centre of biomedical research and innovation. It promotes connections between researchers and disciplines and between academic institutions, healthcare organizations and businesses. Dedicated to research excellence, the institute has the scale, vision and expertise to tackle the most challenging scientific questions underpinning health and disease. It in world-class with a strong national role - training scientists and developing ideas for public good. On 1 April 2015, staff from the London Research Institute (CRUK) and National Institute for Medical Research (MRC) transferred to the Crick to form a fully functional research institute on four sites. In 2016, the Crick moved to a single new, purpose-built research Centre in St. Pancras which houses some 1,500 staff.

KEY EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES

The post holder should embody and demonstrate our core Crick values: bold, open, and collegial, in addition to the following:

Essential:

ONC or City Guilds FTC in electrical / electronic engineering or relevant engineering discipline
Significant experience in equipment service engineering or related field
Demonstrable experience of electronic electrical and fault-finding and repair of a wide range of devices, down to component level
Mechanical aptitude
Ability to read and interpret circuit diagrams and schematics
Knowledgeable of relevant requirements, such as IET Electrical Equipment CoP, PUWER Risk assessment and COSHH
Ability to communicate well in order to explain technical issues to non-technical personnel
Engage in continuous improvement of service delivery
Working to Risk Assessments Method Statement and OEM instructions
Self-Starter with a desire to continuously improve and develop their skills and knowledge
Positive attitude and work ethic
Attention to detail
This role requires some moderate manual handling

Desirable:

Experience of working on scientific equipment
Experience of working with high containment and/or animal facilities
Experience of preparing SOPs, risk assessments and method statements
Experience and a qualification in Inspection and Testing of Electrical equipment (Portable Appliance Testing)
qualifications and experience working with mechanical and refrigerant systems

Please note: all offers of employment are subject to successful security screening and continuous eligibility to work in the United Kingdom.

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Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:

We welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities, regardless of ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, pregnancy, age, disability, or civil partnership, marital or family status. We particularly welcome applications from people who are Minority Ethnic as they are currently underrepresented in the Crick at this level.

Diversity is essential to excellence in scientific endeavour. It increases breadth and perspective, leading to more innovation and creativity. We want the Crick to be a place where everyone feels valued and where diversity is celebrated and seen as part of the foundation for our Institute's success.

The Crick is committed to creating equality of opportunity and promoting diversity and inclusivity. We all share in the responsibility to actively promote dignity, respect, inclusivity and equal treatment and it is our aim to ensure that these principles are reflected and implemented in all strategies, policies and practices.

Service Engineer--in-- Scientific Equipment Care