Commissioning Service Engineer – HV/LV Switchgear
Location: London and South of England – Travelling appointment role
Your Mission
Perform installation, commissioning, modification and maintenance of electrical distribution equipment at UK and overseas locations. Travel to various locations in UK & overseas and work in flexible 24/7 cover in rotating shift pattern.
Your Key Responsibilities
* Supervise/perform the following activities (at UK, overseas and offshore locations) on switchgear, transformers and related equipment between the voltage range of 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 our 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 our customers 24/7.
* Supervise personnel onsite which will include members of your own team and sub‑contractors.
* Liaise with the installation/project managers.
* Proactively identify and communicate onsite opportunities for additional services, upgrades, or solutions that enhance customer operations and align with Schneider Electric offerings.
Important Criteria for this role
* Produce site reports/test results within 2 working days of completing a contract.
* Complete time sheets, expenses on a weekly basis.
* Complete Health & Safety documentation on a weekly basis whilst in a supervisory role.
* Complete Method Statements & Risk assessments within timescales set.
* Complete installations & maintenance against agreed timescales.
About You
* Previous working experience of installation, commissioning, maintenance & repair of switchgear & associated plant.
* Have experience of working alone and as part of a team at UK, overseas and offshore locations.
* Be customer/results focused and demonstrate a ‘service’ disposition.
* Be willing to work at nuclear, military and offshore locations.
* Hold a full driving licence.
* Be well grounded in the principles & application of electrical safety from the risks associated with live HV networks.
* Demonstrate appropriate underpinning knowledge in the form of 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 (Both 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.
What we offer you
* Competitive salary & bonus scheme
* 28 days annual leave + public holidays
* Pension scheme
* Employee Share Ownership Programme
* Various health & wellbeing support options
* Gym flex
* Open Talent Market (internal mobility opportunities + access to mentors & projects globally)
* Shopping & dining discounts
* Learning portal
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