THE ACRASTYLE
DIFFERENCE...

Function Testing

• Testing operation of relays/instruments using secondary injection test sets, voltage sources and measuring instruments
• Testing contact operation of relays using simulators and continuity tester
• Checking/testing functionality of circuits using schematic diagrams
• Programming of relays to supplied documentation, schematic diagrams and programmable setting files and logic

Goods Receipt Inspection – Checking:

• Paint/fabrication of bought out panels to works instruction and relevant engineering drawings
• Contact positions of switches to special order documentation and sketches
• Bought out mimic panels for dimension and layout to relevant drawings
• Any specialist bought out equipment

Mechanical Inspection – Checking:

• Tightness of fixings on assembled items
• Layout of equipment to relevant engineering drawings and parts list
• Fitting of labels to relevant engineering drawings and diagrams

Electrical Inspection – Checking:

• Point to point wires - position, number and colour of connections
• Contact position of switches - colour, rating and fitment of fuse/links
  - Checking correct relays and instruments are fitted
  - Checking tightness of connections and security of wiring
• Insulation of wiring using 500V meggers and 0 – 5kV insulation testers
• High voltage insulation tests on pilot wire protection circuits up to 15kV
• High voltage insulation tests on bushing type insulators and outdoor circuit breakers using 0 – 100kV insulation tester

Documentation

• Raising test documentation (product inspection progress/fault sheets and standard test specification)
• Raising goods return documentation for rejected product
• Raising warehouse accept documentation
• Checking correct drawings are issued to works instruction and correct testing procedure is carried out
• Raising test certification
• Raising special test documentation

Contacts

• Reporting to the Lead Test Engineer and Operations Director
• Liaising with all other departments to complete the job
• Liaising with suppliers and customers
• Demonstrating functional testing and factory acceptance tests

Other Duties

• Calibration of instruments and special tools
• Ensuring health and safety of client inspectors via Acrastyle's procedures
• Identification and purchase of tools and instruments
• QA documentation
• Ensuring jobs meet programme target dates
• Maintenance of batteries and test equipment
• Design and manufacture of specialist test equipment
• Working on site testing/commissioning of Acrastyle products
• Supervising, developing and motivating staff
• Overseeing all areas of test and ensuring the smooth running of all processes
• Ensuring that products are manufactured in line with the company’s quality systems, processes and procedures
• Ensuring Health and Safety rules and regulations are adhered to and all matters are dealt with in line with the company’s Health and Safety policy
• Working closely with departments to ensure handovers are completed
• Maintaining housekeeping standards to ensure a clean and safe workplace
• Resource planning and job allocation in the Chief Test Engineer’s absence
• Any other necessary duties