Site Installation Engineer

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This role is an addition to the Product Services team within Grid Technologies Service, driven by business growth and the need to expand our site-based installation capabilities in the United Kingdom. To meet this demand, the Site Installation Engineer will focus on three core areas: the on-site installation and commissioning of High Voltage (HV) equipment, performing scheduled and reactive maintenance, and ensuring strict adherence to all safety and documentation standards.

These responsibilities are central to delivering projects safely and efficiently for our customers. Given the focus on hands-on technical delivery, the ideal candidate will possess proven experience in HV substation environments, supported by a relevant electrical apprenticeship or vocational qualification. Key competencies will include technical proficiency with switch gear, an understanding of electrical schematics, and a strong commitment to health and safety protocols.

• Supervise and carry out the installation of High Voltage (HV) switch gear and related equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
• Perform on-site commissioning of AIS Circuit Breakers (132-400kv), including function tests, timing tests, and CT analysis.
• Interpret electrical schematic diagrams to ensure correct wiring, installation, and modification of systems.
• Collaborate with project managers, providing updates on progress and reporting any technical challenges or delays.

• Execute planned and reactive maintenance activities on HV switch gear and transformers to ensure operational reliability.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot technical faults on primary plant equipment in a substation environment.
• Assist other field service teams (e.g., Transformers, GIS) as required to support broader operational objectives.

• Adhere to all company and legislative health, safety, and environmental (HSE) policies to maintain a safe working environment.
• Develop and produce Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) for all assigned work activities.
• Hold site safety documents or permits for work as required, ensuring full compliance with site-specific safety rules.
• Complete detailed site work reports and document test results accurately for project records.

• HNC in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, or a time-served Apprenticeship with NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant electrical discipline.
• Demonstrable experience working on High Voltage (HV) substations, specifically with installation, commissioning, and maintenance activities.
• A valid UK driving license is essential for this site-based role.
• Additional Certificates, including CCNSG Safety Passport, National Grid Person / BESC, SF6 Gas Handling, First Aid at Work and Manual Handling.
• Experience in HV switch gear installation and electrical commissioning.
• Ability to interpret schematic diagrams and perform mechanical fitting.
• Experienced in operating test equipment (e.g., Omicron, Megger) and handling SF6 gas.
• Knowledge of site safety procedures, risk assessment (RAMS), and permit to work systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and technical reporting capabilities.

Our team is an integral part of the Grid Technologies, tasked with the representation and distribution of Siemens Energy Products throughout the UK and Ireland. We are strategically positioned in Newcastle to effectively manage and support our operations across these markets.

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.

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