Job Title
Commissioning Service Engineer - HV/LV Switchgear
Location
London / South of England / Midlands - Travelling appointment role
Your Mission
To perform installation, commissioning, modification and maintenance of electrical distribution equipment at UK and overseas locations. Travelling to various locations in UK & Overseas and work in flexible 24/7 cover in a rotating shift pattern.
Your Key Responsibilities
* Supervise/perform activities (at UK, overseas and offshore locations) on switchgear, transformers and related equipment between 400 V – 33 kV.
* Off-loading of new panels, switchgear and transformers.
* Installation of new panels.
* Commissioning of electrical equipment.
* Wiring modifications and retrofit upgrades.
* Planned maintenance – from visual to intrusive across the product range.
* Partial discharge testing, thermal imaging, oil samples, etc.
* Systems testing and fault diagnosis.
* Installation of EAA sensors and required hardware.
* Work in a safe environment – perform site risk assessments and assist in producing method statements.
* Document test results and produce site work reports.
* Contribute to the formulation of offers for site activities.
* Assist with works tests when necessary.
* Contribute to customer training activities.
* Promote the company’s service activities, identify and pursue business opportunities.
* Participate in the OnCall rota system to provide emergency support to customers 24/7.
* Supervise personnel onsite including members of your own team and sub-contractors.
* Liaise with installation/project managers.
Important Criteria for this role
* Produce site reports/test results within 2 working days of completing a contract.
* Complete timesheets and expenses on a weekly basis.
* Complete Health & Safety documentation on a weekly basis whilst in a supervisory role.
* Complete Method Statements & Risk assessments within the required timescales.
* Complete installations & maintenance against agreed timescales.
About You
* Previous experience in installation, commissioning, maintenance & repair of switchgear & associated plant.
* Experience of working alone and as part of a team at UK, overseas and offshore locations.
* Customer/results focused with a service disposition.
* Willing to work at nuclear, military and offshore locations.
* Hold a full driving license.
* Strong grounding in electrical safety for live HV networks.
* Academic qualifications (e.g., Degree/HNC) or relevant experience.
* Good experience of High Voltage Testing (415 V – 33 kV systems), CT magnetisation curves and CT primary injection.
* Experience of relay secondary injection (electromechanical and solid state relays) and VT primary injection.
* Experience of control circuit wiring testing & modification and mechanical/electrical function testing of 415 V – 33 kV switchboards & networks.
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What we offer you
Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme, 28 days annual leave + public holidays, Holiday Buy & Sell programme, Pension Scheme, Employee Share Ownership Programme, various health & wellbeing options, Gym Flex, Open Talent Market (internal mobility opportunities + access to mentors & projects globally), Shopping & Dining Discounts, Learning Portal and more.
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