Our client is currently recruiting for a permanent staff position of Field Service Engineer, based in Glasgow. This is for an Electrical Engineer with strong experience of switchgear.
Responsibilities:
* Providing on-site or remote technical support for installation and commissioning of equipment and routine maintenance independently
* identifies technical problems and makes analysis through remote or on-site activity in different Service categories.
* Consulting with and advising customers on the best service solutions in accordance with standard processes, procedures and safety guidelines.
* Creating and maintaining strong relationships with customers, understanding their needs and providing specialist support and solutions.
* Coordinating and executing specialist projects through planning, meeting milestones and regular reviews.
* Managing on-site job tasks and provide work direction to the company’s subcontractors, technicians or/and associate engineers on projects.
* Managing office workload post site services. Ability to prioritise and submit all project documentation accurately and on time to enable appropriate billing processes
* Identifying opportunities for the development of new service applications, equipment and methods.
* Leading a team of junior engineers to fulfil the agreed work scope.
* Planning and undertaking scheduled maintenance and repair of switchgear HV and/or LV.
* Involvement of working with all relevant equipment including air, oil and vacuum circuit breakers and panels and Whipp & Bourne equipment.
* Responding to breakdowns.
* Work swiftly and competently under pressure, ensuring that work is completed to the highest standards within the timeframes provided.
* Ensuring risk assessments and method statements are correct for the work involved and signed by all involved.
* Domestic and International travel will be required, as the role will require hands-on support at customer sites.
* Travel and work at site outside of regular office hours as required.
* Living the companys core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
Experience & Qualifications:
* Trained to HNC/HND Electrical Engineering
* Time served apprenticeship in mechanical/electrical engineering
* A grade C or above in maths essential
* Good basic knowledge of switchgear HV/LV an advantage
* Experience of field work
* Offshore platform experience an advantage
* Good interpersonal and communication skills
* Strong customer service skills
* Organisational skills
Permanent position
If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more then please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference:
PR/081647.
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