Electrical Engineer - SAP

We currently have a great opportunity to join our team in the Home Counties Thames Valley Area as an Electrical Engineer to provide important High Voltage (HV) Electrical technical support. Due to the nature of this role, you can be based at a number of our sites depending on your location.

As the successful candidate, your role will be to provide technical support across the water and waste processes, to the operations and maintenance functions on the practical aspects of electrical power distribution and utilisation.

This field-based role will involve working to tight schedules, overseeing operational maintenance, repairs and performing SAP duties in issuing High Voltage and Low Voltage Permits to Work.

Working across the water and waste processes, this role represents a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference.

• Working to tight schedules, overseeing operational maintenance, repairs and performing Senior Authorised Person (SAP) duties in issuing High Voltage and Low Voltage Permits to Work.
• Engage with contractors and other third parties in providing oversight and technical supervision of on-site activities.
• Coordinate work activities of multiple working parties
  - Contractors, Thames Water staff and Distribution Network Operators. (DNO)
• Review RAMS and act as a technical expert to support the approval of TWOSAs.
• Acting as Lead SAP for several operational sites with varying sizes and complexity, comprising a wide range of HV and LV switch gear, equipment, and transformers.
• Coach and mentor the other members of the team and operations staff in preparation for appointment as an Authorised Person.
• Participate in the team on-call out-of-hours rota.

• Experience in the electrical industry, fault finding on high and low voltage equipment, as well as a clear understanding of HSP 24 Part-01 (Thames Water electrical safety rules) and BS7671 (18^th edition - IEE Wiring Regulations), as these are key to the success of this role.
• You will be suitably trained, qualified and experienced as a Senior Authorised Person and ideally have a good understanding of water/wastewater processes and their relationship to electrical power distribution systems.
• You will be a team player, have good analytical and interpersonal skills, be an effective communicator and be willing to face challenging issues.
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues are crucial.
• A valid driving licence is essential.

We're the UK's largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It's a big job, and we've got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you'll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

If you're looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people's lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we'll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.

We're committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that's extra time, accessible formats, or anything else, just let us know. We're here to help and support.

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