25-0041 Automation and Controls Technical Apprentice

The post holder will experience designing industrial control systems including electrical distribution equipment, and motor control centres, control panels, including supporting designs such as cable calculations, single line diagrams, materials lists, and cable schedules.

You will also have experience in controls projects from tendering to commissioning, general electrical engineering/manufacturing methods & techniques. You will learn to experience in understanding and interpreting relevant engineering/manufacturing data and documentation in order to complete your job role and also understanding the different roles and functions in the organisation and how they interact. 

Role & responsibilities:

Work accurately to work designing industrial control systems including electrical distribution equipment, motor control centres, control panels, including supporting designs such as cable calculations, single line diagrams, materials lists, and cable schedules Be involved in electrical engineering and controls projects from tendering to commissioning stage Produce work to customer requirements and standards and or company standards in the most effective manner Incorporate an engineering apprenticeship with the aim of developing the technical skills necessary to become part of our Control Department Team whilst maintaining quality and safety standards Learn and be able to complete read engineering drawings Work on own initiative Interpreting client’s specifications and providing engineered solutions using a mixture of best practice and where appropriate

Training:

You will study on a Level 4 Automation and Controls Engineering Technican standard and on completion of this, you will gain a qualification in Engineering at Higher Apprentice Level 4 standard.

During the first year of the apprenticeship, your learning will take place at the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre based at Catcliffe, Rotherham, for one day a week for knowledge study.

Training Outcome:

Completion of the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre apprenticeships are nationally recognised qualifications which are acknowledged and respected by employers across the world. These can open the door to many more opportunities, such as Engineering Management and Project Engineering positions across a range of sectors worldwide.

Employer Description:
The company undertakes project management and feasibility studies, provision of turnkey solutions including the design, manufacture, assembly, painting, installation and commissioning. We employee a wide range of engineering and manufacturing personnel based at our Barnsley premises.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Multitask,Self motivated,Task orientated,Interpersonal skills