Summary
As a member of STFC’s Estates Services you will proactively support the Estates remit to deliver flexible, customer focused and efficient services. The team needs to be agile and able to adapt to the ever-changing needs of our diverse customer base, so it is expected that the post holder will demonstrate a flexible and adaptable approach.
Wage
£23,186 a year
Incremental salary, increases each year of the apprenticeship
Training course
BEMS (building energy management systems) controls engineer (level 4)
Hours
Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm.
37 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 1 September
Duration
4 years
Positions available
1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
* Provide reactive services to breakdowns and failures of control system components
* Maintain the BMS control system across the RAL, The Coseners House Hotel and Chilbolton estate
* Respond to reactive tasks that arise during the day-to-day activities of the site which may be reported via the site helpdesk or identified by the in-house engineering team
* Maintaining and updating graphical pages on the site computer servers to show the running status of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems
* Carry out minor repairs to systems such as hot water, chilled water and air handling units
* As an STFC Apprentice you will connect with staff across STFC and at all levels. You will work as part of a team as well as working on your own. You will also represent STFC through the contact you have with your training provider
* Attend appropriate additional training to support the role and service delivery
Where you’ll work
Rutherford Appleton Laboratory
Harwell
Didcot
Oxfordshire
OX11 0QX
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
NEWBURY COLLEGE
Your training course
BEMS (building energy management systems) controls engineer (level 4)
Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)
Course contents
* Applying the control principles associated with the design, function and use of buildings e.g. to create points lists, description of operation, cable schedules.
* Incorporating hydrodynamics/ hydronic systems into designs.
* Applying the principles and practices of measurement technology.
* Incorporating cooling systems, heat generation and renewable technology into designs as applicable.
* Incorporating Control Panel wiring, construction and relay logic into the design process.
* Applying communications technology protocols and media e.g. MODBUS and BACNET.
* Applying relevant safety legislation, codes of practice and safe working practices to themselves and others.
* Identifying requirements for protection of electrical installations.
* Incorporating the needs of a variety of building stakeholders (e.g. owners/ operators) within the design of the BEMS system.
* Applying the practices and procedures for the installation of BEMS wiring systems.
* Interpreting the requirements for the BEMS element of electrical installations.
* Applying the principles and practices for the commissioning of BEMS systems and equipment in a variety of building types and environments.
* Applying the principles, for diagnosing and correcting faults in BEMS network systems and BEMS equipment.
* Applying the principles for completing conditional site surveys, along with associated recommendations.
* Applying knowledge of energy efficiency to optimise comfort in buildings whilst minimising energy usage.
* Identifying the requirements of inspection and testing of BEMS element of electrical installations within relevant legislative requirements, specifications, codes of practice and industry recognised practices.
* Carrying out the testing, inspection and certification of BEMS related controls and equipment.
* Applying the principles and practices for the design and commissioning of standard network architectures e.g. Ethernet TCP/IP, MSTP and RS48.
* Carrying out updates to BEMS system hardware to ensure compatibility with latest products.
* Applying the control principles associated with the design, function and use of buildings e.g. to create points lists, description of operation, cable schedules.
* Incorporating hydrodynamics/ hydronic systems into designs.
* Applying the principles and practices of measurement technology.
* Incorporating cooling systems, heat generation and renewable technology into designs as applicable.
* Incorporating Control Panel wiring, construction and relay logic into the design process.
* Applying communications technology protocols and media e.g. MODBUS and BACNET.
* Applying relevant safety legislation, codes of practice and safe working practices to themselves and others.
* Identifying requirements for protection of electrical installations.
* Incorporating the needs of a variety of building stakeholders (e.g. owners/ operators) within the design of the BEMS system.
* Applying the practices and procedures for the installation of BEMS wiring systems.
* Interpreting the requirements for the BEMS element of electrical installations.
* Applying the principles and practices for the commissioning of BEMS systems and equipment in a variety of building types and environments.
* Applying the principles, for diagnosing and correcting faults in BEMS network systems and BEMS equipment.
* Applying the principles for completing conditional site surveys, along with associated recommendations.
* Applying knowledge of energy efficiency to optimise comfort in buildings whilst minimising energy usage.
* Identifying the requirements of inspection and testing of BEMS element of electrical installations within relevant legislative requirements, specifications, codes of practice and industry recognised practices.
* Carrying out the testing, inspection and certification of BEMS related controls and equipment.
* Applying the principles and practices for the design and commissioning of standard network architectures e.g. Ethernet TCP/IP, MSTP and RS48.
* Carrying out updates to BEMS system hardware to ensure compatibility with latest products.
Your training plan
Through the training provider, Newbury College, you will undertake a Level 4 BEMS (Building Energy Management Systems) Controls Engineer Apprenticeship
Construction and Building Technology
Which will include:
* Fully recognised apprenticeship qualification – Level 4
* On-the-job competency training
* Theoretical knowledge
* You will be required to attend Newbury College on a day release basis as part of your training; you must therefore be willing and able to travel independently. Excess travel costs will be covered.
More training information
With training and support from experts in their fields, you’ll be enthusiastic about developing your knowledge, skills and behaviours, working towards completing your apprenticeship, gaining appropriate qualifications whilst making a real difference in your role.
If working with innovative technologies on world-leading research isn’t enough, you will develop both professionally and as a critical member of the team in an environment you won’t find anywhere else.
Our dedicated Apprenticeship Team will support you every step of the way, helping you make the most of your opportunities and to achieve the goals you already have – and those you have yet to discover!
We provide an opportunity to really pursue your interests and passion. You’ll have access to additional core skills development, access to a community of apprentices across the site, annual apprentice awards evenings, a number of active sport and social groups across campus, and potential opportunities for overseas placements.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* Any (grade 4)
* Any (grade 4)
* Any (grade 4)
* English (grade 4)
* Maths (grade 4)
Desirable qualifications
BTEC in:
* Related subject (grade C)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working