I\u2019ve been working for TES, or TES Group as we\u2019re now known, for the past 5 and a half years. I started back in February 2012 as an electrical apprentice, it was my first proper job, and I have always been based out of our Headquarters in Co.Tyrone, Northern Ireland.<\/p>\n
What were you doing prior to Joining TES?<\/strong><\/h4>\nAfter I finished my secondary school education, I took up an electrical installation course at Dungannon Technical College. I always had an interest in working with my hands, and specifically liked the idea of becoming an electrician or engineer. I had a few family members that were self-employed electricians at the time and they always spoke very highly of it as a career path.<\/p>\n
As part of my course, I had to seek a part-time work placement to gain hands on experience, and this is when I approached TES. At the time, I knew very little about the company, only what I had researched online or been told when asking about local electrical engineering companies. For me, they were local, well respected and willing to take on aspiring electrical students as they grew across the UK.<\/p>\n
Not long after I joined TES, I was advised of a more progressive electrical course, (still local) which would coincide better with my work placement, and so I made the switch to Portadown College and began a course through ETT (The Electrical Training Trust) which would last approximately 4 years.<\/p>\n
My first year consisted of 2 days a week at college doing theory, and 3 days working in the TES Workshop as my practical. My second year, was 1 day at college, and 4 days in the workshop, and my 3rd<\/sup> year consisted of only 1 day a month at college, meaning I was essentially working full-time for TES. During my 4th<\/sup> year, I didn\u2019t have to attend college, instead my objective was to complete course work and develop a portfolio, once complete I took my AM2 final exam, which I passed and became a fully qualified electrician.<\/p>\nDuring the earlier stages of working for TES, what did your day comprise of?<\/strong><\/h4>\nIn the initial couple of years with TES I learnt how to read electrical schematics\/drawings, gained a sound knowledge of electrical components (relays, relay logic, contactors, mcb\u2019s etc.) I also gained a particularly strong knowledge about all things MCC<\/a> <\/span>and Switchgear<\/a> <\/span>related.<\/p>\nI learned how to use the various hand tools, power tools, testing equipment and digital devices, all the while being trained and mentored by senior electrical engineers and control panel builders.<\/p>\n
What does your current role entail on a daily basis?<\/strong><\/h4>\nDay-to-day at the moment, consists mainly of building, testing and commissioning electrical control panels for Northern Ireland Water service reservoirs.<\/p>\n
This would include completing factory acceptance tests in-house, and then going on site to various locations across NI to install and setup the systems. I would usually spend 2-5 days a month out on site, and the rest of my time would be spent at HQ in the workshop.<\/p>\n
In terms of interaction & responsibility, who do you work with and report to most?<\/strong><\/h4>\nAt this stage of my career within TES, I have a lot of responsibility myself and would be a senior member of staff, this said I would work very closely with both the workshop managers and other senior panel testing staff members. I would also liaise very closely with clients and have great long-term relationships with several members of Northern Ireland Water.<\/p>\n
What are some of the benefits of working for the TES?<\/strong><\/h4>\nAside from the job security and potential to progress in the company – TES look after their employees well and the working environment is very enjoyable. We have great holidays, team building events, an annual BBQ, occasional pizza Fridays and partake in events for charity too, like the recent Belfast City Marathon.<\/p>\n
During the earlier stages of working for TES, what did your day comprise of?<\/strong><\/h4>\nIn the initial couple of years with TES I learnt how to read electrical schematics\/drawings, gained a sound knowledge of electrical components (relays, relay logic, contactors, mcb\u2019s etc.) I also gained a particularly strong knowledge about all things MCC<\/a> <\/span>and Switchgear<\/a> <\/span>related.<\/p>\nI learned how to use the various hand tools, power tools, testing equipment and digital devices, all the while being trained and mentored by senior electrical engineers and control panel builders.<\/p>\n
What does your current role entail on a daily basis?<\/strong><\/h4>\nDay-to-day at the moment, consists mainly of building, testing and commissioning electrical control panels for Northern Ireland Water service reservoirs.<\/p>\n
This would include completing factory acceptance tests in-house, and then going on site to various locations across NI to install and setup the systems. I would usually spend 2-5 days a month out on site, and the rest of my time would be spent at HQ in the workshop.<\/p>\n
In terms of interaction & responsibility, who do you work with and report to most?<\/strong><\/h4>\nAt this stage of my career within TES, I have a lot of responsibility myself and would be a senior member of staff, this said I would work very closely with both the workshop managers and other senior panel testing staff members. I would also liaise very closely with clients and have great long-term relationships with several members of Northern Ireland Water.<\/p>\n
What are some of the benefits of working for the TES?<\/strong><\/h4>\nAside from the job security and potential to progress in the company – TES look after their employees well and the working environment is very enjoyable. We have great holidays, team building events, an annual BBQ, occasional pizza Fridays and partake in events for charity too, like the recent Belfast City Marathon.<\/p>\n
I learned how to use the various hand tools, power tools, testing equipment and digital devices, all the while being trained and mentored by senior electrical engineers and control panel builders.<\/p>\n
What does your current role entail on a daily basis?<\/strong><\/h4>\nDay-to-day at the moment, consists mainly of building, testing and commissioning electrical control panels for Northern Ireland Water service reservoirs.<\/p>\n
This would include completing factory acceptance tests in-house, and then going on site to various locations across NI to install and setup the systems. I would usually spend 2-5 days a month out on site, and the rest of my time would be spent at HQ in the workshop.<\/p>\n
In terms of interaction & responsibility, who do you work with and report to most?<\/strong><\/h4>\nAt this stage of my career within TES, I have a lot of responsibility myself and would be a senior member of staff, this said I would work very closely with both the workshop managers and other senior panel testing staff members. I would also liaise very closely with clients and have great long-term relationships with several members of Northern Ireland Water.<\/p>\n
What are some of the benefits of working for the TES?<\/strong><\/h4>\nAside from the job security and potential to progress in the company – TES look after their employees well and the working environment is very enjoyable. We have great holidays, team building events, an annual BBQ, occasional pizza Fridays and partake in events for charity too, like the recent Belfast City Marathon.<\/p>\n
At this stage of my career within TES, I have a lot of responsibility myself and would be a senior member of staff, this said I would work very closely with both the workshop managers and other senior panel testing staff members. I would also liaise very closely with clients and have great long-term relationships with several members of Northern Ireland Water.<\/p>\n
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