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Advantage Technical Resourcing

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Website http://www.hirethinking.com
Address Matrix House , Basingstoke , Hampshire , RG21 4FF
Description
As one of the world’s leading staffing companies, our primary objective is clear-cut: To perfectly align the best people with appropriate positions around the world. Every day, we talk to hiring managers, HR directors and senior management to learn their needs. At the same time, we talk about skills and goals with talented people seeking employment opportunities.

This ongoing, face-to-face communication gives us a staffing perspective that’s simply unmatched. We are in tune with local conditions, and yet our reach is undeniably global. We don’t hesitate to look across the country – or even the globe – to align qualified talent with appropriate positions.

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Job Title Waste Services Manager
Location United Arab Emirates, Non UK
Job Number 122246731
Posted 08/02/2012 (04:13)
Agency/Employer Advantage Technical Resourcing
DescriptionRegister your CV Waste Services Manager required for Dubai based company providing Technical and Support Services to conflict zones

Package includes salary free of local taxes, medical insurance. Although Dubai based, some travel to theatres of operation will be required

Overview

To ensure operations are in line with appropriate local and/or international waste legislation whilst providing advice and recommendations on different waste solutions based on financial, environmental and legislative factors. To research, conceptualise and deliver waste management solutions to overcome waste problems

Duties & Responsibilities

Support operations around the world including regulatory and permit compliance
Design, implementing and supporting initiatives to direct the company's waste management and disposal responsibilities
Act as primary contact for technical issues or compliance related questions/technical leader and major stakeholder for waste disposal compliance issues
Review technical aspects and regulatory compliance of targeted acquisitions and contracts, in conjunction with business development teams
Assist in completion of pro forma development and due diligence field verification for life cycle and waste management costs as well as potential impacts
Identify areas for environmental improvement within waste management and advise of changes
Analyse environmental issues, arising from waste management
Interpret and apply complex laws and regulations concerning waste management including hazardous materials
Conduct periodic inspections of operation sites
Monitor applicable legal requirements
Liaise with Group Environmental Advisor
Meet with legislative staff to communicate and advice as to legislation impact on business
Develop company waste capabilities to enable services to be offered to others & develop business opportunities Advantage Technical Resourcing is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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Job Title Senior Communications Manager
Location Edinburgh, Central Scotland
Job Number 121150712
Posted 07/02/2012 (16:48)
Agency/Employer Advantage Technical Resourcing
DescriptionRegister your CV Advantage Technical Resourcing is keen to see CV's for a Senior Communications Manager role based in Edinburgh.

Corporate Communications - Internal Communications and Engagement (Workforce 2015 and People Strategy) /Stakeholder Engagement

- Advising senior management on the communications and engagement activities required for change programme

- Developing strategic communications and engagement plans

- Overseeing delivery of tactics

- Delivering activity through corporate communications channels eg Saltire and Team Brief

- Evaluating impact of strategy and activity

- Implementation of effective stakeholder project

Relevant Skills

Senior internal communications experience

Senior stakeholder communications experience

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Contract Length 11 months
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Job Title Electrical Test and Inspector
Location Hampshire
Job Number 107746087
Posted 07/02/2012 (15:50)
Agency/Employer Advantage Technical Resourcing
DescriptionRegister your CV Electrical Test and Inspector

Contract

Duration: 3 months +

Salary : £15 per hour Limited Company

Location : Candidates need to be based in the Southampton / Portsmouth area

The client specialises in various test and inspection projects throughout the south for commercial businesses.

You must be 17th Edition, C&G 2391 qualified and have current Test and Inspection experience.

The work will require flexibility and reliability in work locations and hours ( days / nights). This will also result in projects being extended.

Travel : Arrangements will be made in meeting up with their permanent engineers. You will then drive together in one of their company vans to the appropriate site . It is important that candidates are local to Southampton / Portsmouth for this to work.

The pay rate is £15p/hr Limited Company for ALL hours worked.

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Job Title Senior Analyst Programmer
Salary/rate £400 - £460/day
Location London
Job Number 113578882
Posted 07/02/2012 (15:45)
Agency/Employer Advantage Technical Resourcing
DescriptionRegister your CV My client in the Transport Sector is looking to recruit a Senior Analyst Programmer Technical Architect for an initial twelve month contract to design and develop major enhancements to existing applications and application corrections to defined time, cost and quality targets. The contract will be based in London Victoria.

You would be responsible for the following:

This role is focussed on third line application support- defects fixing.
Deliver amended software to agreed timescales, costs and quality standards
Provide support for 'live' applications deployed, ensuring highest availability through urgent correction of problems and issues
Unit test all new software thoroughly to ensure highest quality levels possible
Produce updates to system documentation for completed developments to support defect resolution.
Utilise system analysis skills to translate business requirements into use cases and produce system designs to agreed standards
Provide expertise in the estimating and planning delivery of new software
QA / audit products for compliance to standards, peer to peer code reviews, design reviews and compliance with standard software development/testing techniques
Take a lead role on development projects, either working alone or overseeing a team of technical personnel
Provide effective leadership and management of a technical team within an operational matrix project structure. You should be able to demonstrate the following skills and competencies:

Experience in data feed environments
Microsoft SQL Server Development (T-SQL) [current databases SQL Server 2000 and 2005]
Oracle 9, 10,11g
Stored Procedures
Functions( Data Transformation Services and SSIS )
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5
Web Application Development (ASP.NET)
WCF
Web Services
Windows Services
Message Queuing
PubSub
Internet Information Service (IIS) Configuration If you think this role would suit your skills and experiences please apply to this advert or send your CV to
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Job Title Planner
Salary/rate £19.60 - £25.00/hour
Location Bristol, South West
Job Number 107746023
Posted 07/02/2012 (14:32)
Agency/Employer Advantage Technical Resourcing
DescriptionRegister your CV Due to an ongoing programme an opportunity has arisen for a Planner with engineering / defence experience to join a leading defence organisation working in Bristol.

As Planner you will be responsible for liaising with teams to determine priority on outstanding orders and liaising with suppliers. The Planner will plan and report progress and communicate with purchasing teams.

Candidate Requirements:

You will have experience of Planning in either a heavy engineering or defence background.

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Job Title Project Engineer
Salary/rate £25000 - £34000/annum
Location Aldershot, Hampshire
Job Number 107746021
Posted 07/02/2012 (14:31)
Agency/Employer Advantage Technical Resourcing
DescriptionRegister your CV This is a fantastic opportunity for a degree qualified mechanical / chemical engineer with project experience to join a leading manufacturer of compact process plants.

The Role:

The Project Engineer will be responsible for the successful execution of capital plant contracts to budget and schedule from the point of sales right through to onsite commissioning and acceptance, including: Co-ordination of contract execution, internally and with sub-contractors
Generation, issue and follow up of project execution schedules & documentation
Tight control of contract budget(s) and ongoing forecasts
Dealing with customer with respect to all execution related items including coordination of transport and erection
Handling of change orders: analysing requirement, preparation of quotation and execution
Proprietary component sizing, specification, evaluation and selection
Contract quality control

Candidate Requirements:

The successful Contracts Engineer will be educated to degree level in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering with the ability to develop strong relationship development skills (internal and external and the ability to deliver contracts within budget and to specified deadlines. You will be computer literate, using Word, Excel, MS Project with knowledge of pressure vessel codes, PED and ASME.
Experience of working with EPC contractors would be highly advantageous. The package attributable to this role is £30,000 to £35,000 with healthcare, pension and flexitime

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Job Title Grinder
Salary/rate £0 - £23000/annum
Location Wigan, Greater Manchester
Job Number 107745511
Posted 06/02/2012 (17:04)
Agency/Employer Advantage Technical Resourcing
DescriptionRegister your CV Location: NEAR WIGAN
Type: PERMANENT
Industry: PRODUCTION / PROCESS / MANUFACTURE

Salary £11.69ph, overtime is £17.53. Sunday is £23.38.

Our Client is looking to recruit the following:GRINDER

Job Details

Multi-National Organisation and Specialist in the processing of Metals and Alloys is seeking a skilled Grinder for machining and/or processing of products for customers in virtually every market sector including Aerospace, Oil & Gas and Production.

Working on a busy Machine Shop floor on steels and alloys, your main responsibilities will include:

Operate plant and equipment and follow safe operating instructions.
Maintain good working practice and house-keeping.
Use equipment correctly ensuring such equipment is in a satisfactory condition prior to use.
Handle and store correctly both company and customer items. Qualifications, experience and skills required:

The successful candidate would be expected to be educated to a good general standard, including English and Maths.
A recognized Time Served Apprenticeship is required, within a comparable industry, with a minimum 2 years recent workshop practical experience. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:

The ability to read and interpret
Drawings/ Procedures etc.
Proven machining capability and ability to inspect own work.
Work to fine tolerances when required.
Work under minimal Supervision. Please send your CV to
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Job Title Programme Manager
Salary/rate £35000 - £40000/annum Benefits
Location Middlesex
Job Number 121150696
Posted 06/02/2012 (16:57)
Agency/Employer Advantage Technical Resourcing
DescriptionRegister your CV Advantage Technical Resourcing are currently recruiting a PROGRAMME MANAGER for one of our many prestigious clients,the salary ranges from £35k up to £40K for the right person. coupled with an attractive benefits package.

Scope: Responsible for allocated programmes and projects, ensuring that programmes are completed on time, to the expected quality requirements, within budget. Main Duties 1. To assume total responsibility for the management of allocated programmes and projects. 2. To have total and complete understanding of each contract, and programme under the programme managers control 3. Define, communicate, execute & monitor the programme plan schedule and prioritise specific to individual contracts and programmes, in line with agreed contractual requirements, with appropriate work packages, key milestones and budgets for each stage of package 4. To hold, chair and present at programme meetings such as design, progress and contract reviews 5. Detailing and reporting contract issues, priority and risks, informally and formally at contract reviews, production meetings and customer reviews. 6. Manage and report fiscal performance of the programme , adjusting the plan in accordance with programme needs 7. Communicate succinctly and honestly with all levels of the programme team and the wider companies business. 8. Communicate with customer, programme progress, problems & solutions directing divisional and the company resources, in line with the overall business plan and priorities. 9. Where appropriate, development and training of own staff, recruitment and appraisal. 10. To undertake any other task, which may reasonably be requested. 11. To comply with the Company Policy on Health & Safety.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities 1. Knowledge of Manufacturing Programme Management 2. Proven track record of successful programme completion to deliver committed objectives. 3. Ability to lead and influence a team 4. The ability to demonstrate effective communication skills to all business areas 5. Ability to work with teams at all levels of the business 6. Strong financial awareness.

Other Requirements 1. A manufacturing background would be advantageous as well as Engineering and Defence knowledge. 2. Degree level educated or equivalent. 3. PRINCE, or Association for Project Management, Foundation Practitioner, or Information Systems Examination Board qualified, with relevant experience of working with Managing Successful Project or Programmes methodologies would be desirable. For more information in regard to this position. Please contact Gary Whitfield. E-mail:
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Job Title LATHE / CNC Operator
Salary/rate £0 - £22795/annum overtime
Location Skelmersdale, Lancashire
Job Number 107745485
Posted 06/02/2012 (16:55)
Agency/Employer Advantage Technical Resourcing
DescriptionRegister your CV Advantage Technical Resourcing are currently recruiting 2 Lathe / CNC operators for one of our many prestigious clients. Working on days only, no shifts, the length you will be working on is up to 4 meter so you must be experienced / able to program and worked on Metals.

Rates of pay are as follows: Days £11.69ph, overtime is £17.53ph, Saturday morning is £17.53ph, Saturday afternoon is £23.38ph, Sunday is £23.38ph. For more information in regard to this position. Please contact Gary Whitfield.

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Job Title Danish Helpdesk Analyst
Salary/rate £12.00 - £13.00/hour On Site Training & Restaurant
Location St. Helens, Merseyside
Job Number 109177882
Posted 06/02/2012 (16:55)
Agency/Employer Advantage Technical Resourcing
DescriptionRegister your CV The ISSC Multilingual Analyst's role is to ensure that incidents are dealt with in a professional manner following standard operating procedures and inside the service level agreements set between the Information Systems department and the business. The ISSC is the main interface between IS and the business filtering incidents for our Server Operations, Specialist Applications, Telecommunications and SAP departments. The candidate should have the follow qualities:

Fluency in English, Danish, Norwegian and Swedish (both written and oral)

Knowledge of Microsoft Windows XP and onwards
Experienced in Microsoft Office 2003 and onwards (Outlook, word etc) troubleshooting and configuration
Experience with basic software and hardware troubleshooting
Basic network troubleshooting skills
Previous experience working in a customer service or Helpdesk environment Excellent customer service

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Contract Length 6 Months
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Job Title Metrology Engineer
Salary/rate £28000 - £32000/annum
Location Isle of Wight
Job Number 104228970
Posted 06/02/2012 (16:52)
Agency/Employer Advantage Technical Resourcing
DescriptionRegister your CV Metrology Engineer / Composites Engineer

Are you a metrology / materials engineer of graduate calibre with knowledge and experience in Aerospace structures / composites? Then this fantastic opportunity to join a leading Aerospace organisation beckons!

You will be an experienced Metrology Engineer of Graduate calibre with a proven track record in aerospace structures design, preferably composites and broad experience in surfacing, you will also have a knowledge of composite fabric laminating processes - tool preparation, clean room expertise and cure processes

Creative, innovative and resourceful, high in intellect and energy, you will have the ability to work across multifunctional teams in a matrix managed organisation

Experience, working knowledge and familiarity with the following Geometrical Inspection systems, processes and equipment:

* Mitutoyo MCosmos version 3 revision 18 software and Mitutoyo CMM, Crysta
Apex C9168 or similar with program generation capability essential

* Faro arm contact and non contact laser head system along with Polyworks
Version 11,0.34 software. Macro programming experience ideal

* Use of precision inspection tooling and equipment, such as vernier
callipers, micrometers, height gauges etc. within a research or
production environment

* Tooling verification inspections

* Inspection, Stage and Design Drawings familiarity

* Knowledge of Datum strategies

* Measurement and reporting of aerofoils or aerofoil sections, Leen, Bow,
Wave etc.

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Job Title Danish Helpdesk Analyst
Salary/rate £12.00 - £13.00/day On Site Training & Restaurant
Location St. Helens, Merseyside
Job Number 109177878
Posted 06/02/2012 (16:49)
Agency/Employer Advantage Technical Resourcing
DescriptionRegister your CV The ISSC Multilingual Analyst's role is to ensure that incidents are dealt with in a professional manner following standard operating procedures and inside the service level agreements set between the Information Systems department and the business. The ISSC is the main interface between IS and the business filtering incidents for our Server Operations, Specialist Applications, Telecommunications and SAP departments. The candidate should have the follow qualities:

Fluency in English, Danish, Norwegian and Swedish (both written and oral)

Knowledge of Microsoft Windows XP and onwards
Experienced in Microsoft Office 2003 and onwards (Outlook, word etc) troubleshooting and configuration
Experience with basic software and hardware troubleshooting
Basic network troubleshooting skills
Previous experience working in a customer service or Helpdesk environment Excellent customer service

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Job Title Chief Systems & Reliability Engineer (Aerospace)
Salary/rate £30000 - £40000/annum
Location Isle of Wight
Job Number 104228944
Posted 06/02/2012 (15:50)
Agency/Employer Advantage Technical Resourcing
DescriptionRegister your CV Due to a period of growth and development an opportunity has arisen to join a leading Aerospace organisation as Chief Systems Engineer.

As Chief Systems Engineer your primary responsibilities will be the electrical integration of propulsion systems, including harness definition and design, direct and indirect lightning protection design for structural and electrical systems.

You will also carryout electrical bonding design and test of structural and electrical systems, also preparing supplier technical specifications and flowing down requirements.

You will be the main point of contact for all Electrical Systems activities and you will be expected to gain a complete understanding of all the applicable electrical systems on the engineer and how these components and systems are to be specified and qualified.

Candidate Requirements

The successful Chief Electrical Systems Engineer will be educated to at least HND level with at least 5 years experience in Aerospace and related disciplines with a good understanding of engineering systems and test process.

You will also need experience in reliability analysis, FMEA, Maintainability and MSG-3 analysis including DMC. Also definition, integration and qualification of aircraft propulsion system nacelles and systems and components for Commercial and Military programmes.

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Job Title Senior Project Controller
Salary/rate £30000 - £45000/annum pension
Location Stafford, Staffordshire
Job Number 101334406
Posted 06/02/2012 (14:56)
Agency/Employer Advantage Technical Resourcing
DescriptionRegister your CV Senior Project Controller

Location - Alstom Grid Stafford

ALSTOM GRID UK Ltd - Power Electronics HVDC and FACTS,Staffordis an international leader in Power Electronics and Control Technology, specialising in the engineering of High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Transmission Systems, Static VAR Compensators (SVC) and other FACTS Systems for power utilities worldwide.

The Role

The Senior Project Controller is responsible for managing the project controlling activities for the project(s) assigned to them starting from tender phase until the end of warranty period

Timely and accurate project accounting and controlling:
Proper booking of order in take with accurate GMs
Defining the trading milestones and fixing the trading plan at the booking stage
Challenging the project teams before/during the projects reviews to ensure the margin at completion is correct and to identify the risks and opportunities in the projects
Act as the leading Project Controller where the project includes other Alstom Grid units supplying equipment/ services in order to receive, review, challenge and consolidate the financial data of the supplying units. Present the consolidated figures together with the Project Manager to the management of the unit and the Sector. Escalate the financial issues to the management when necessary
Where there is a branch office established for the project, support Project Controlling Manager to set up a robust internal control system in the branch, define the financial processes and perform controlling of the branch accounts and consolidate them. Identify the risks and propose mitigation actions
Coordinate setting up of letter of credits, export credit insurance, bonds, other project insurances specific to his/her project and manage all the related documentations

The Person

You will have a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting and Finance or equivalent.
Proven experience in controlling within a project environment, and management or supervisory experience.
You will have experience of project cost control and project management. Understand turnkey project accounting and controlling.
Be familiar with turnkey project contract Terms and Conditions. You will have knowledge of an ERP system (SAP) and Excel.
Good team work and people management skills, good communication skills. You will have a good understanding of the GRID business & business drivers.
Fluency in English essential.

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Job Title SENIOR POWER SUPPLY DESIGN ENGINEER
Salary/rate £35000 - £45000/annum Benefits
Location Middlesex
Job Number 107745334
Posted 06/02/2012 (14:36)
Agency/Employer Advantage Technical Resourcing
DescriptionRegister your CV Advantage Technical Resourcing are currently recruiting a senior power supply design engineer for one of our many prestigious clients, the salary ranges from £35k up to £45k for the right person, coupled with an attractive benefits package.

Scope: To lead the design and development of both low and high voltage power supplies using the latest technology & circuit topologies. To support team members and other engineers in the development of new and existing products. To investigate design issues and assist in the development of solutions, tools and processes to prevent future occurrences.

Main Duties * Leading the design and development of new power supply and RF amplifier products * Designing power converter architectures and topologies to provide robust solutions to meet exact customer specifications * Design and development of analogue circuits to control, monitor and interface to various power converters that form the basis of our high power RF amplifiers. * To investigate, resolve and prevent product defects. * Maintain up to date knowledge of new techniques and technologies * Using models and simulation tools to provide an in-depth analysis of circuit operation * Produce technical proposals and compliance matrices to support new business proposals * Leading, guiding and mentoring less experienced Engineers * To support production test engineers with trouble shooting, and new product training * Act as technical authority, authorising changes to products as required * Maintain an 'Engineers Daybook' to allow visibility of activities in the event of absence. * Ensuring compliance with processes and procedures * Planning activities in conjunction with the programme manager to meet customer and company needs * To undertake any other task, which may reasonably be requested. * To comply with the Company Policy on Health & Safety.

Qualifications & Experience: Degree/ HNC Engineering, Electronics or equivalent Mechanical Engineering qualifications (Desirable) Experience working on Switch mode H.V. PSUs General Power Supply experience Familiarity with analogue circuit design especially switch-mode PSU's. Must have excellent communication skills Good team player Strong analytical and mathematical skills. Knowledge of military or avionic electronics system requirements. For more information in regard to this position. Please contact Gary Whitfield. E-mail:
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Job Title SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Salary/rate £35000 - £45000/annum
Location Middlesex
Job Number 107745327
Posted 06/02/2012 (14:32)
Agency/Employer Advantage Technical Resourcing
DescriptionRegister your CV Our Prestigious Client is looking to recruit a Senior Mechanical Engineer paying up to £45K.

The Company, design and manufacture high power electronic and microwave systems to operate reliably in the harshest environments. This is a demanding role for a senior mechanical engineer who will be responsible for the integrity of their design. He or she will be required to work with the lead electrical engineer to define a mechanical assembly to securely accommodate the electronic components within the specified environment. Using 3D CAD and FEA tools such as SDRC IDEAS, CF Design and NX design software you will e required to demonstrate ability of the mechanical design to perform as specified under all conditions. This will include presenting your analysis to our customers as part of the planned project design reviews.

MAIN DUTIES:

To design and develop mechanical solutions to incorporate the companys power electronic products for rugged military environments.
To evaluate design requirements and develop mechanical designs capable of meeting all aspects of the specification.
To develop mechanical structures and assemblies with full consideration of component tolerances to ensure consistent manufacture.
To analyse the effects of heat, vibration, shock and acceleration to ensure the design performs as specified under all conditions.
To analyse and resolve mechanical, thermal, interface, drawing and process problems on products as required.
To work in conjunction with the lead engineer to predict, analyse and measure the thermal performance of electronic equipment.
To investigate and solve mechanical production problems concerning jigs and tooling.
To liaise with Quality Assurance on the resolution of problems during inspection stages
To update drawings, Bills of Materials, MRI and other relevant documentation as required. Please send your CV immediately to Gary Whitfield. E-mail:

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Job Title Account Payable Administrator
Location Dublin, Non UK
Job Number 101334394
Posted 06/02/2012 (14:27)
Agency/Employer Advantage Technical Resourcing
DescriptionRegister your CV Job Title
* EMEA AP Administrator
Reporting to:
* EMEA AP Manager
Responsibilities:
* Respond to supplier and employee queries
* Ensure mail is retrieved, sorted and processed daily
* Ensure all invoices are processed to the appropriate scanning queue in a timely and accurate manner for all EMEA entities
* Ensure employee travel expenses processed and paid in line with service level agreement
* Track receipt of original receipts against submitted expense claims
* Ensure application of corporate purchasing discipline to all incoming invoices
* Monitor rejected invoices and follow up with suppliers on a daily basis
* Reconcile supplier statements on a monthly basis as directed
* Ensure all AP accounting documents filed and retained in line with statutory requirements
Experience / Skills
The ideal candidate will need to be a self-starter with the ability to work as part of a virtual team.

* Accounts Payable experience in a Multinational / Multi Entity environment
* Large ERP systems experience
* Must have worked previously within an office environment
* Well organized with good attention to detail
* Excellent communication skills and telephone manner

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Job Title controls validation engineer
Salary/rate £28000 - £34000/annum pension
Location Staffordshire
Job Number 107745308
Posted 06/02/2012 (14:20)
Agency/Employer Advantage Technical Resourcing
DescriptionRegister your CV Controls Validation Engineer

Location - Stafford

Salary - 34k

ALSTOM GRID UK Ltd - Power Electronics HVDC and FACTS,Staffordis an international leader in Power Electronics and Control Technology, specialising in the engineering of High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Transmission Systems, Static VAR Compensators (SVC) and other FACTS Systems for power utilities worldwide.

The purpose of the Control Systems department is to design, supply, test and commission complete real-time control systems for HVDC and SVC installations.

The Role

Controls Test Preparation

Design and oversee building of test circuits.
Responsible for the preparation of the test documentation
Oversee connection of control equipment suites together and to RTDS equipment using contract and custom cabling

Controls Testing

Carry out routine testing and set-up of individual equipment.
Integration testing of suites of control cubicles
FST/FAT testing of suites of control cubicles and preparation of test reports
Oversee site Installation,
Pre-commissioning and Commissioning both in the UK and Overseas.

Technical documentation and internal standards

Awareness of technical documentation and internal standards related to control system equipment and engineering procedures in order to ensure the required level of technical knowledge within the unit.

Technical Supervision - Technical supervision and guidance of graduate engineers

Internal and External Relations - Required to work within other departments within the unit. Represent the business in discussions with suppliers and clients. Keep contact with the customers in order to deliver technical support when needed.

The Person

Educational Requirements

Engineering degree or equivalent with relevant experience
Relevant project experience and the ability to carry out some test tasks without supervision.
Proactive behaviour and good interpersonal skills

Experience

Design/test of microprocessor based control systems. General appreciation of overall HVDC systems and equipment
Understanding of internal processes, procedures and workflow
Fluency in English
RTDS experience preferred but not essential

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Job Title Firmware Engineer
Salary/rate £30000 - £40000/annum
Location Stafford, Staffordshire
Job Number 107745307
Posted 06/02/2012 (14:19)
Agency/Employer Advantage Technical Resourcing
DescriptionRegister your CV Firmware - software engineer

Location - Stafford

Salary - Negotiable on experience

ALSTOM GRID UK Ltd - Power Electronics HVDC and FACTS,Staffordis an international leader in Power Electronics and Control Technology, specialising in the engineering of High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Transmission Systems, Static VAR Compensators (SVC) and other FACTS Systems for power utilities worldwide.

The Role

Capture requirements, Design, Implement and Test Control System Software and Firmware Modules
Technical supervision and coaching of less experienced engineers
Lead in "Best practice" in development methods
Present technical solutions to the management team and non-technical business leaders
Deliver validated solutions to agreed timescales
Represent the business in technical discussions with customers and suppliers
Effective collaboration with other engineering disciplines and team members
Reviewing other team members work and providing feedback
Fault finding, analysis and documentation

The Person

Technical Skills & Essential experience

Proven experience of FPGA development using Handel-C, VHDL or Verilog
Flexible working - Comfortable working in both rapid development environments and formal methods environments
Experienced in Systems Deployment from Matlab, Simulink and Stateflow
Both Optical and Electrical Communication Protocols
Working knowledge of well-designed Layered System Design
Understands the value of, and is able to produce, High quality Documentation
Background in Data Telecoms Communications
Version Control - Subversion, ClearCase, Synergy or similar

Character

Comfortable technically leading others
Mentoring and Coaching
Excellent communicator
Able to effectively present ideas and persuade others
Self Motivated and driven
Good team player
Interested in new advances in technology
Interested in and able to communicate with other Engineering Disciplines
Comfortable taking responsibility and ownership
Able to quickly learn and self teach new skills and technology
Maintains a constructive positive attitude in challenging situations
Operates effectively under pressure and delivers to agreed timescales

Education

2:1 Bachelor's Degree in relevant subject area or vocational qualifications and extensive relevant experience

Desirable

Masters or PhD in relevant subject area
Working knowledge of Safety / Mission Critical Design
Subversion Version Control
Process Improvement Experience
Awareness of Control Theory
Fluent in French

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Job Title Control software systems engineer
Salary/rate £30000 - £40000/annum
Location Stafford, Staffordshire
Job Number 107745304
Posted 06/02/2012 (14:17)
Agency/Employer Advantage Technical Resourcing
DescriptionRegister your CV Controls Software systems engineer

Location - Stafford

Salary - Negotiable depending on experience

ALSTOM GRID UK Ltd - Power Electronics HVDC and FACTS,Staffordis an international leader in Power Electronics and Control Technology, specialising in the engineering of High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Transmission Systems, Static VAR Compensators (SVC) and other FACTS Systems for power utilities worldwide.

The Role

Capture requirements, Design, Implement and Test Control System Software modules
Deployment of Algorithms from Matlab / Simulink / Stateflow
Technical supervision of less experienced engineers
Lead in "Best practice" in development methods
Present technical solutions to the management team and non-technical business leaders
Deliver validated solutions to agreed timescales
Represent the business in technical discussions with customer and suppliers
Effective collaboration with other engineering disciplines and team members
Reviewing other team members work and providing feedback
Fault finding, analysis and documentation

The Person

Technical Skills & Essential experience

Experienced in Control Theory
Experienced in Systems Deployment from Matlab, Simulink and Stateflow
Gifted highly experienced Embedded C/C++ Programmer
Experience of RTOS programming - Wind River Linux, VxWorks, QNX or similar
FiniteStateMachine Design
Configuration of build-systems - Makefiles, etc
Working Experience Real-time Scheduling Problems and Solutions
Working knowledge of well-designed Layered System Design
Flexible working - Comfortable working in both rapid development environments and formal methods environments
Version Control - Subversion, ClearCase, Synergy or similar
Understands the value of, and is able to produce, High quality Documentation

Character

Comfortable technically leading others
Mentoring and Coaching
Excellent communicator
Able to effectively present ideas and persuade others
Self Motivated and driven
Good team player
Interested in new advances in technology
Interested in and able to communicate with other Engineering Disciplines
Comfortable taking responsibility and ownership
Able to quickly learn and self teach new skills and technology
Maintains a constructive positive attitude in challenging situations
Operates effectively under pressure and delivers to agreed timescales

Education

2:1 Bachelor's Degree in relevant subject area or vocational qualifications and extensive relevant experience

Desirable

Masters or PhD in relevant subject area
Working knowledge of Safety / Mission Critical Design
Subversion Version Control
Process Improvement Experience
Fluent in French

Advantage Technical Resourcing is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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Job Type Permanent
Contract Length N/A
Start Date asap
Contact Details Apply Now
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