Working within the Site Services Department the role of Senior Site Technician, is to carry out the mechanical and electrical maintenance and installation of BRUSH Switchgear throughout the UK, ensuring that Switchgear is repaired, maintained or installed as per BRUSH standards and Specifications. The role requires the Senior Site Technician to work on new and heritage BRUSH Switchgear products throughout the UK.
Main Responsibilities Report directly to the Site Services Manager
Taking the lead role at site for BRUSH when liaising with our customers, when required
undertaking all the Electrical and Mechanical duties involved with Maintenance, Repairs and Installation of BRUSH Switchgear.
Carry out investigations at site relating to quality or client switchgear failures
Holding safety documents to allow BRUSH Engineers undertake work on isolated and earthed Switchgear
Upholding the company’s values and commitments
Advising clients with technical issues they may encounter
Providing comprehensive reports of technically issues encountered whilst carrying out duties
Carrying out SF6 Gassing works
Reading, understanding BRUSH Engineering Drawings
Person Specification Qualifications:
Strong Electrical or Mechanical Background with apprenticeship or with HNC Electrical/Mechanical background.
Proven Track record of working on DNO HV Systems/ Substations
Extensive Experience on a diverse range of HV/HV switchgear installations
DNO Authorised Safety Document Holder
Knowledge:
Good IT skills in Microsoft Office
Good knowledge of structure and assembly of the company’s existing product range, particularly Eclipse, Quantum and Heritage
A good understanding of basic Mechanical and Electrical principles
An understanding of the Installation and testing requirements of switchgear standards.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent HS+E legislation understanding, especially relating to Electricity and Substation environments
Personal Attributes:
The attitude and will to want to make a difference and to support other team members
Comfortable to be part of a diverse teams with a broad range of skills and technical knowledge
Self-motivated with positive attitude to meet deadlines and work schedules
Well-developed planning skills and ability to meet deadlines
Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to influence both at individual and group levels across the business
Have a disciplined and enthusiastic approach, which captures the commitment of others
Influencing and negotiating skills
Problem solver with a methodical approach and an eye for detail
About Us BRUSH Switchgear provide agile and adaptive engineering solutions and products, including consultancy services, design, and project management as well as award-winning product technology, to a wide range of projects.
A chosen partner for national and regional power generation and distribution network operators, through innovation and a commitment to delivering solutions that address grid-resilience and drive system change, we support the global drive to net-zero, helping create a future-proof Infrastructure.