Overview
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Location: London. This is a permanent full-time position reporting to the Field Staff Supervisor within Network Operations based in our Bidder Street office.
Job Purpose
Safely install LV systems and associated equipment for the refurbishment and upgrade of Electrical Installations within Primary & Secondary Substations and support the Fault Repair Service (FRS). You will play an important role in the safe completion of the electrical installation works required for projects undertaken by Network Operations as well as LPN Faults / FRS.
Principal Accountabilities
* Assemble, install, test and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus and fixtures using hand tools, power tools and other specialist equipment
* Inspect, test and commission electrical systems with the ability to identify hazards or malfunctions; diagnose faults and take the necessary action to rectify findings
* Undertake the installation of LV containment, earthing systems, remedial electrical repairs / replacements following a network fault
* Undertake the installation of LV Sub Mains with SWA cable
* Attend Neutral Faults to perform internal electrical testing ready for supplies to be re-energised
* Work from plans and technical drawings
* Ensure safe working practices are always maintained
* On-site liaison with Field Staff Supervisors and clients to ensure operations are carried out
* Provide technical help/advice within the limits of the individual's ability and qualifications
* Perform other relevant tasks as requested by the Field Staff Supervisor
* Standby rota (Mandatory) for London Electricians (Weekday evenings and weekends)
* Electrical LV surveys for Connections / FM / GE and other internal UKPN Departments
* Help identify material requirements to be procured by the purchasing department or by the Field Staff Supervisor and support distribution and efficient use of materials on site
Essential Qualifications
* City and Guilds 2365 Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installations (or Equivalent)
* City and Guilds 2391-52 Level 3 Award in Initial Verification and Periodic Inspection & Testing or Equivalent – desirable
* City and Guilds 2357 NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation or Equivalent
* IET Wiring Regulations BS7671 18th Edition (1st January 2019)
* BS7671 Amendment 2 (March 2022)
* Health, Safety and Environment Awareness
* IOSH – Managing safety certification (desirable or willing to work towards)
* City and Guilds 2304-17 (formerly 2339) Level 2 Award in Electrical Power Engineering – Distribution and Transmission (or Equivalent)
* Electrical Systems Knowledge
* Manual Dexterity
* Team-Player
* Work to a High Standard within Agreed Timescales
* Distribution Safety Rules (DSR) Knowledge
* Clean Driving Licence
Personal Characteristics
* Team working
* Influencing
* Performance
* Flexible on work patterns (area/time)
* Willing to develop skills/training for future requirements
Health & Safety Responsibilities
Managers and supervisors carry legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees and others affected by the work. This includes briefing individuals and ensuring understanding, competence and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment. Employees will understand health and safety risks and apply controls to manage them, and will be aware of environmental impacts and applicable legal requirements.
For some craft and operational roles that work at height or use fall arrest devices, there is an upper weight limit of 116 kg due to maximum safe working load of safety equipment. If in doubt, ask.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
If you have any queries in connection to this vacancy or your application, please contact us at careers@ukpowernetworks.co.uk quoting the vacancy reference number and a member of the team will get in touch with you as soon as possible.
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* Full-time
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