Electrical Technician
Overview:
The Electrical Technician will be part of the O&M team responsible for inspecting and maintaining HV and LV assets under ongoing maintenance agreements. The role involves HV/LV installation jobs across various sites, including wind (onshore and offshore), solar, AD, and battery storage. The Technician will work on a portfolio of new onshore wind turbine sites, performing HV commissioning and cable termination works.
Key Responsibilities:
* Inspection & Maintenance: Perform inspections and maintenance on LV/HV substation equipment.
* Cable Jointing & Terminations: Undertake HV/LV jointing, including specialist cable terminations.
* Troubleshooting: Diagnose faults and carry out troubleshooting tasks on electrical systems.
* Installation Work: Install switchgear, transformers, and other electrical components.
* Testing: Conduct testing of earthing and associated equipment, as well as LV electrical testing.
* Health & Safety Compliance: Adhere to health and safety and environmental standards.
* Team Collaboration: Work as part of a team on-site, following instructions and work packs.
* Continuous Development: Attend required training courses and engage in continuous development opportunities.
* Service Improvement: Actively seek improvements to service delivery and implement effective practices.
* Client Relations: Promote a positive image to clients.
Skills & Competencies:
* Health & Safety Knowledge: Familiarity with current Health and Safety legislation and the importance of safety in the industry, including CDM.
* Electrical Engineering Skills: Ability to perform electrical testing and fault-finding on HV/LV systems.
Qualifications/Experience:
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Essential:
* Emergency First Aid & Manual Handling certification.
* Full Clean Driving License.
* Ability to complete GWO training and associated offshore medical.
* Strong IT skills.
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Desirable:
* Current HV Authorisation at technician or jointer/fitter level (11kV and 33kV private networks or DNO).
* CSCS/ECS Card.
* City & Guilds Inspection and Testing.
* ONC/BTEC – Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
* LV/HV Cable Jointing experience.
* MEWP Licence.
* Scaffolding (PASMA).
* Proven experience in industrial electrical engineering and installation.
* Ability to read electrical drawings and flow diagrams.
Salary & Package:
• Full time permanent position
• Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 - Private Health Insurance, Performance bonuses.
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holiday