Commissioning Engineer

Commissioning Service Engineer - HV/LV Switchgear

Your Mission:
To perform installation, commissioning, modification and maintenance of electrical distribution equipment at UK and overseas locations. Travelling to various locations in UK & Overseas and work in flexible 24/7 cover in a rotating shift pattern.

• Supervise/perform activities on switch gear, transformers and related equipment between the voltage range of 400 v - 33 kV.
• Off‑loading of new panels, switch gear and transformers.
• Installation of new panels.
• Commissioning of Electrical Equipment.
• Wiring Modifications and Retrofit upgrades.
• Planned Maintenance – from visual to intrusive across our product range.
• Partial Discharge testing, thermal imaging, oil samples etc.
• Systems testing and fault diagnosis.
• Installation of EAA sensors and required hardware.
• Work in a safe environment – perform site risk assessments and assist in producing method statements.
• Document test results and produce site work reports.
• Contribute to the formulation of offers for site activities.
• Assist with works tests when necessary.
• Contribute to customer training activities.
• Promote the Company's service activities, identify and pursue business opportunities.
• Participate in the OnCall rota system to provide emergency support to our customers 24/7.
• Supervising personnel onsite which will include members of your own team and sub-contractors.
• Liaise with the installation/project managers.

• Produce site reports/test results within 2 working days of completing a contract.
• Complete time sheets, expenses on a weekly basis.
• Complete Health & Safety documentation on a weekly basis whilst in a supervisory role.
• Complete Method Statements & Risk assessments within timescales set.
• Complete installations & maintenance against agreed timescales.

About You:

• Previous working experience of installation, commissioning, maintenance & repair of switch gear & associated plant.
• Have experience of working alone and as part of a team at UK, overseas and offshore locations.
• Be customer/results focused and demonstrate a 'service' disposition.
• Be willing to work at nuclear, military and offshore locations.
• Hold a full driving license.
• Be well grounded in the principles & application of electrical safety from the risks associated with live HV networks.
• Demonstrate appropriate underpinning knowledge in the form of academic qualifications (e.g. Degree/HNC) or relevant experience.
• Good experience of High Voltage Testing (415 v - 33 kV systems), CT Magnetisation Curves and CT Primary Injection.
• Experience of Relay Secondary Injection (Both electromechanical and solid state relays) and VT Primary Injection.
• Experience of Control Circuit Wiring testing & modification and Mechanical/Electrical function testing of 415 v - 33 kV switchboards & networks.

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We are proudly participating in the Disability Confident Program offering support to people in the workplace who considers themselves living with a disability.

• Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme
• 28 Days Annual Leave
• Public Holidays
• Holiday Buy & Sell programme
• Pension Scheme
• Employee Share Ownership Programme
• Various Health & Wellbeing Support Options
• Gym Flex
• Open Talent Market (internal mobility opportunities + access to mentors & projects globally)
• Shopping & Dining Discounts, Learning Portal and much more.

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