Generator Winder

Arabelle Solutions, a subsidiary of EDF Group, is seeking a Generator Winder to support our internal and external customers with generator and exciter installations, inspections, maintenance, fault finding and repairs, ranging from minor repair works to full rewinds. Generators include water‑cooled, air‑cooled and hydrogen‑cooled units ranging from 2MW to 1,800MW.

Location: Rugby, UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret electrical winding diagrams.
• Apply correct solutions on inspections & repairs.
• Work under strict Foreign Material Exclusion rules.
• Perform inspections and minor repair works on all types of generator windings.
• Carry out fault finding on windings.
• Assist with diagnostic tests such as iron core low‑flux tests, electrical tests and Doppler flow water measurements.
• Strip and inspect generator rotors, clean, repair and rebuild.
• Strip and inspect generator stators, clean, repair and rebuild.
• Strip and inspect generator exciters, clean, repair and rebuild.
• Rewind generator stators.
• Rewind generator rotors.
• Rewind exciters.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Recognised apprenticeship in armature winding of heavy electrical machines (City & Guilds or NVQ equivalent).
• Extensive knowledge of brazing techniques.
• Basic knowledge of electrical testing.
• Extensive travel to and from projects and various field assignments required.
• Computer literate with proficiency in IT skills.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written).
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively across the UK and overseas for projects and field assignments.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong teamwork and individual initiative.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

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