Operational Engineer

Compensation & Benefits

You will attract a salary of £68,144 plus business needs car and a bonus of 3%.

We also provide the following additional benefits

• Reservist Leave – Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid
• Personal Pension Plan – Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)
• Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan
• Tax efficient benefits:
  Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes
• Occupational Health support
• Switched On – scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers' products
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee Assistance Programme

The Operational Engineer role is to undertake operation and maintenance tasks and on the high voltage network, up to 11kV (33kV), working as part of a team to deliver agreed targets.

Although based at the site above and working in that area you will develop your skills and authorisations to work on any of the projects within UKPN Services. Certain areas of work will require you to attain appropriate clearances and passes.

• Operational works on electrical networks, for the contract and other areas.
• Ensure contractual obligations are met
• Seek new opportunities with clients
• Perform operational AP/ SAP/ Control tasks at 11kV (33kV)
• Operation and Maintenance of the HV/LV Client and UKPNS owned assets up to 11kV (33kV) including switch gear, transformers, isolators and switches.
• Maintenance and testing of the 11kV (33kV) and LV Control and Protection Relays and Systems
• Ensure compliance with CDM and UK Power Networks Health and Safety policies
• Develop site specific H,S & E procedures
• Compliance with UK Power Networks quality policies
• Operate and update Asset database for work competed
• Responsible for both reactive and planned maintenance activities
• Perform fault investigation and repairs.
• Operational Stand By working with a site Rota
• Modify equipment and drawings to ensure the efficient operation of the substations
• Ensure the compliance with the distribution safety rules during all activities.
• Oversee all contractors/staff working on site
• Provide technical and practical support as part of the team to deliver all planned works in addition to all Operations and Maintenance delivery requirements.
• Attend and contribute to team briefings, give feed‑back
• Work unsocial hours to respond to system faults and complete maintenance activities

• Experience in the Operational and maintenance of distribution systems up to 11kV (33kV)
• 11kv (33KV) operational Control Engineer or in training
• Cleared Medical and Drugs and Alcohol screening
• Educated to a minimum of ONC (HNC) level qualification, or equivalent, in Electrical Engineering
• Relevant Safety Qualification such as IOSH
• Read schematic and line drawings and understand content
• Work in different environments, including confined spaces and at height
• Track record within an Electrical distribution environment
• Plan and analyse work
• Identify problems, understand important issues and investigate alternatives
• Strong interpersonal and customer facing skills
• Hold full UK driving licence

• Ensure all Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental requirements are considered.
• Ensure safe working methods and systems are followed in the design
• Meet and fulfil all UKPNS Health and Safety requirements.
• Mentor junior staff in all matters relating to Health & Safety aligned with their role.
• Ensure all relevant H&S Policy principles are briefed and implemented.
• Communicate H&S information within their organisation. Promote feedback on H&S matters.
• Create a safe working environment for all staff and contractors supporting the business.

Managers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e. public, visitors and employees of other organisations. This includes briefing individuals working for them and ensuring there is the necessary understanding, competence and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment.

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