Electrician

Electrician required to join a distribution network operator in the North East

The Project Electrician's role is to carry out all aspects of electrical installation work in accordance with the CDM regulations, scope, design, method statements, risk assessments and safe working practices. Electrical construction works must be carried out in a safe, timely and cost efficient manner. At all times maintaining a high level of quality, in order to pass inspection, testing and commissioning into service.

Available to travel to various projects in the North of England, preferably based in the Manchester area.

Key

Competencies:

Electrical Systems knowledge and competence
Excellent analytical, organisation & planning skills
Proven construction experience within the electrical industry
Track record of meeting deadlines, targets and using initiative and judgement in making decisions to ensure successful installation delivery
Demonstrate honesty, integrity, order and quality
Method Statement and risk assessment understanding
Strong team player with good communication and customer service skills.
Ability to work to a high standard within agreed timescales
Ability to work at height or within confined spaces
Previous power construction projects in Industrial, transportation or Nuclear work environment settings.
Proven CDM Health, Safety and Environmental experience and knowledge
Energetic and hardworking individual with an ability to work both in a team or by them selves.
Willing to work across the UK if required for short periods plus out of hours/weekend availability to meet project demands
Good organisational and communication skills
Experience in using MS applications, i.e. Word and Excel
Full clean driving licence

Essential Qualifications

Hold an Electricians ECS Gold Card
Served a JIB recognised UK Level 3 Apprenticeship or time served equivalent.
JIB approved UK competency based qualification (NVQ), or equivalent.
Hold a current ECS Health, Safety and Environmental Assessment.
Hold a recognised 18th Edition Wiring regs
Ability to certify under NAPIT - Electrotechnical Assessment Specification (EAS) and/or CPS

Preferable
Hold Level 3 2391 qualification (Testing and Inspection)
Hold C&G 2921 parts 31,32 and 33 - Design and installation of vehicle charging installations or a willing to gain the qualification upon employment.
EUSR Water and Hygiene Cards or a willing to gain the qualification upon employment
DBS Cleared
Solar PV qualification

Experience

Minimum of 3 years' experience post apprenticeship holding Gold Card.
Experience in industrial, utility-scale and/or rooftop solar installation or solar O&M
Experienced with solar servicing, maintenance, repairs and fault diagnosis
String and Central inverter installation or maintenance experience

Core Principal Accountabilities (not limited to):

Understand and work to all necessary documentation for construction phase, including programme, method statements, risk assessments, work instructions and procedures from project start to completion.
Work from plans and technical drawings to install Electrical installations across industrial and domestic settings including micro grid installations, Electric Vehicle installations (AC and DC) LV installations within secure sectors and plant rooms.
Identify and control on site, materials, plant and equipment, company owned or on hire.
Ensure high, safe, efficient working practices are maintained at all times
Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring and equipment, ensuring conformance to all standards, building regulations and other specific Client electrical or safety regulations
Inspect, test and commission electrical systems with the ability to identify any hazards or malfunctions. Diagnose faults taking the necessary action to rectify any findings
Ensure activities do not cause unplanned disruption to operations of the electrical infrastructure, network, or other client systems
Working remotely without supervision and completing reporting procedures

If you are interested in the position please reply to this advert with your CV for consideration