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Apprentice Building Controls Engineer

Employer
Laplace Building Solutions (South) Ltd
Location
18, Horseshoe Park, Reading, RG8 7JW
Salary
£16,600.00 annually
Closing date
18 Jun 2021

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Specialism
Engineering
Sector
Construction & Property
Role Type
Apprenticeship, Higher
Start Date
June
Duration
Permanent
The role is varied coving the following topics:
  • Design: carry out an electrical design of the control system, producing CAD drawings for our manufacturing team to work to
  • Software configuration: using manufacturers software, produce the software configuration for the controls system, install the software within the controllers
  • Commissioning: prove the configuration works and operates the mechanical items of plant as expected
  • Demonstrate: prove the operation to the client, explain and train in the operation of the controls system
  • Maintenance: provide maintenance of the controls system highlighting failed items, improvements and energy saving strategies
  • Upgrades: on site upgrades to both the electrical control panels and the software configuration


Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

  • Practical skills
  • IT skills - knowledge of computers and use of the latest Microsoft Office packages would be an advantage
  • Good communication skills


Personal qualities

  • Keen to learn
  • Ambitious
  • Practical
  • An interest in electrical/electronic systems an advantage


Desired qualifications

Minimum 5 GCSEs at grades C/4or above (or equivalent) including maths and English.

Future prospects

Future training in manufacturers hardware, software, and tools.

Project Management - manage the project from start to completion and hand the working system over to the client.

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