Utilities Operations Engineer – High Voltage AP (SAP)
Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.
Package: Up to £50,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)
Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. Flexible working requests will be considered. Please indicate your preferred working pattern on your application.
Let us introduce the role
As a Utilities Operations Engineer, you will be responsible for the safe operation, maintenance and contractor works activities within the bounds of your appointed Electrical Network delivery area. You will hold Authorised Person appointments and undertake work activities within your appointed area.
Key Responsibilities
* Produce, and review switching schedules / safety programs for switching operations on a HV/LV Network
* Issue and receive safety documentation (e.g. Permit to Work, Certificate of Isolation, Sanction for Test, Limitation of Access certificates, Outage requests, etc.)
* Keep records of all switching operations and documents within the Electrical Distribution Operations Record (EDOR)
* Be responsible for matters of electrical safety within your appointed area
* Provide direction when managing works by other staff or contractors
* Undertake the safe operation, maintenance, and management of electrical equipment under your control
* Expedite notification of Network failures to the relevant Operations Manager / Network Manager and keep stakeholders informed
* Undertake the role of Authorised Person within boundaries of appointment for the role
* Maintain oversight and operations within your area of responsibility
* Deputise for the Operations Manager when requested and act in the best interest of AWE
* Prepare, assess, review and provide instruction against Safe Systems of Work for the Network within the boundaries of responsibility
* Undertake the role of Work Supervisory Officer
We do need you to have the following
* Technician Apprenticeship or ONC/NVQ with suitable additional experience
* A background as an experienced electrician
We’d like you to have experience in some of the following
* Experience operating high voltage switchgear
* Engineering capability across relevant networks, comprising a range of infrastructure facilities and associated plant and equipment
* Delivery of Utilities engineering intelligence for relevant networks
* Experience in utility / building service delivery over a large portfolio of buildings
* Delivery of engineering services across the life of an asset
You’ll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority-changing environment and be able to manage your own workload. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines.
Some reasons you’ll love it here
* 9-day working fortnight – every other Friday off plus 270 hours of annual leave
* Market leading contributory pension scheme (9%–13% of pensionable pay depending on contributions)
* Family-friendly policies: Maternity Leave 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave 4 Weeks Full Pay
* Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body
* Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
* Life Assurance (4 x annual salary)
* Discounts on a wide range of everyday spending
* Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service, and caring
For full details, visit the Working at AWE page and the AWE Benefits Guide.
Important things you need to know
* You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The role requires you to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years to apply for SC clearance, and 10 years for DV.
* Please indicate any adjustments or accommodations needed during the recruitment process on your application.
* Interviews are typically conducted via Teams and may be a 1-stage process.
Note: Due to the classified nature of the work, the successful candidate is expected to spend the majority of time on site at AWE Aldermaston / Burghfield.
Next steps
We value potential, fit with our values, and transferable skills as well as experience. Even if you don’t meet every point above, please apply if you feel this role and AWE are a good fit.
Important: You must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.
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