Why this role matters
Our Power & Cooling Engineers are at the heart of keeping BT’s networks operating 24/7 365 days a year. Utilising their expertise and knowledge in Low Voltage systems, alarms, emergency lighting, cooling and UPS they ensure that the BT estate continues to work no matter the circumstances. Working with their experienced teams within our exchange buildings as well as other environments, including radio sites, rooftops and outdoors, they are required to support the variety of power systems and cooling equipment that ensures our networks keeping U.Ks internet working. Vital in supporting us in meeting strict SLAs, they utilise their variety of skills, taking ownership of their patches and coaching those around them.
As part of the role you will be required to contribute to out of hours callout by joining a Formal On Call Framework (with a minimum 1 in 4 attendance) to support 24x7 service as needed by the business.
The variation of call out attendance requirement is subject to local/geographical nuances (for example, there may be more than 4 engineers on a formal framework in a given area) which would be explained to you by your line management team.
This role can be based in the Yeovil, Taunton or Exeter region.
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the role.
You'll have the following responsibilities
Role Accountabilities:
• Low Voltage Power Expertise
Utilising their expertise and knowledge in low power systems they repair, install and maintain low power circuits including lighting, transformers, UPS, generators etc., completing all work as allocated to support the assigned operational area and others as required using their qualifications in Power Systems. Works with the wider team to support area, regional and unit objectives.
• Cooling & Refrigeration Expertise
Utilising their expertise and knowledge in cooling & refrigeration systems they install, maintain and repair chilling equipment including Adiabatic and F-Gas systems. They complete all work as allocated to support the assigned operational area and others as required using their qualifications in refrigeration systems. Works with the wider team to support area, regional and unit objectives.
• Mechanical Systems Expertise
Utilising their expertise and knowledge in mechanical systems associated to LV & Chiller Plant. For example (not an exhaustive list): Fuel systems/air duct work etc.
The full range of specific skills competency for the role of Power Engineer is detailed in the Field Engineering Skills Matrix/Training Pathways.
An important part of Field Engineering is leading by example, be that sharing knowledge and supporting new individuals, through to truly living by the BT values. As a member of the Networks Field Engineering team you are expected to uphold our BT values, leading by example throughout your career with us whilst being an integral part of your wider team.
Key Decisions:
• Identification & proactive reporting of HSE/Compliance/Design issues to our Power Environmental or Power Technical Support teams
• Ownership of designated patch and sites to contribute towards area, regional and unit objectives
• Sharing of best practice, supporting colleagues in applying new ideas, technologies or processes.
• Responsibility & ownership of critical and urgent network repair/provision/maintenance activity.
• Execution of prioritised work items ensuring that this is aligned with the wider team and unit’s priorities through co-ordination with patch managers and senior colleagues
• Risk assessment for health and safety
• Raising of issues / risks to more senior individuals to facilitate change
• Understanding of what is expected and proactively take opportunities to increase own skills to support the team's work
• Raises opportunities to improve the process in work area and beyond
You'll have the following skills and experience
Requirements;
Must be able to fulfil the physical requirements of the role i.e. able to bend, stretch, kneel and crouch. Also must be able to climb, work at floor and ceiling level inside buildings, tower structures and road side infrastructure, lift heavy drums/cables and recognise coloured wiring
Mandatory:
• Electrical competency City & Guilds 2360 parts 1+2 or equivalent NVQ
• BTEC Electrical Engineering Level 3/HNC/HND/MOET Level 3/ET Level 3
• 18th Edition Regs
• Inspection, Testing and Verification (C&G 2392-10)
Preferred experience/qualifications:
• Experience with Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)
• HVAC Refrigeration C&G/NVQ Level 3
• F-GAS category 1
• Demonstrable experience of repairing and maintaining Air Conditioning Split systems
• Experience of working with DC power systems
• Coaching/mentoring/supervisory experience
Due to the nature of power vocational qualifications changing and being updated over time, this list may not always be accurate in the future.
Please refer to BES/ESV/A011 – Live Working Documentation for a full up to date list of required qualifications.
It is expected that an individual will be sufficiently experienced in all above criteria some duration after assuming the role.
Experienced hires will be internally assessed on successful application to identify training requirements.
Trainee/apprentice hires are required to become both experienced and, if applicable, qualified in all of the above criteria within their given duration of initial training.
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Tailored training and development opportunities to continue to build your career
* 22 days’ annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme - If you pay in a minimum of 5% of your pensionable salary every month we will pay in 10%
* Direct Share scheme
* Option to join the Healthcare Cash Plan or other benefits such as dental insurance, gym memberships etc.
* Discounts off EE mobile pay monthly or SIM only plans
* Exclusive colleague discounts on our latest and greatest BT broadband packages BT TV, including TNT Sports and NOW entertainment
* Shared Parental leave - maximum amount of leave you can share with your partner is 50 weeks
* 3 volunteering days per year
About us
BT is part of BT Group, along with EE, Openreach, and Plusnet.
Millions of people rely on us every day to help them live their lives, power their businesses, and keep their public services running. We connect friends to family, clients to colleagues, people to possibilities. We keep the wheels of business spinning, and the emergency services responding.
We value diversity and celebrate difference. ‘We embed diversity and inclusion into everything that we do. It’s fundamental to our purpose: we connect for good.’
We all stick to the same values: Personal, Simple, and Brilliant. From day one, you’ll get stuck in to tough challenges, pitch in with ideas, make things happen. But you won’t be alone: we’ll be there with help and support, learning and development.
This is your chance to make a real difference to the world: to be part of the digital transformation of countless lives and businesses. Grab it.
A FEW POINTS TO NOTE:
Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you’re a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.
We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us.
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