Commissioning Engineer

Schneider Electric North America; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy management company is seeking a Commissioning Service Engineer for a flexible travelling role across the UK and Overseas. The ideal candidate has experience in installation and commissioning of switchgear, with a strong focus on electrical safety. Responsibilities include supervising installations, documenting test results, and customer training. Competitive salary and various benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme

28 days annual leave + public holidays

Employee Share Ownership Programme

Gym Flex

Learning Portal

Qualifications

• Experience in installation, commissioning, maintenance & repair of switchgear.
• Willingness to work in nuclear, military, and offshore locations.
• Strong grounding in electrical safety for live HV networks.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation and commissioning of electrical distribution equipment.
• Supervise activities on switchgear, transformers, and related equipment.
• Document test results and produce site work reports.

Skills

Installation and commissioning

Electrical safety

Customer-focused service

Team collaboration

High Voltage Testing

Education

Degree/HNC or relevant experience

Tools

CT and VT testing equipment

Switchgear testing tools

Job description

Job Title

Commissioning Service Engineer - HV/LV Switchgear

Location

London / South of England / Midlands - Travelling appointment role

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.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Supervise/perform activities (at UK, overseas and offshore locations) on switchgear, transformers and related equipment between 400 V – 33 kV.
• Off-loading of new panels, switchgear and transformers.
• Installation of new panels.
• Commissioning of electrical equipment.
• Wiring modifications and retrofit upgrades.
• Planned maintenance – from visual to intrusive across the 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 customers 24/7.
• Supervise personnel onsite including members of your own team and sub-contractors.
• Liaise with installation/project managers.

Important Criteria for this role

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

About You

• Previous experience in installation, commissioning, maintenance & repair of switchgear & associated plant.
• Experience of working alone and as part of a team at UK, overseas and offshore locations.
• Customer/results focused with a service disposition.
• Willing to work at nuclear, military and offshore locations.
• Hold a full driving license.
• Strong grounding in electrical safety for live HV networks.
• 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 (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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What we offer you

Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme, 28 days annual leave + public holidays, Holiday Buy & Sell programme, Pension Scheme, Employee Share Ownership Programme, various health & wellbeing options, Gym Flex, Open Talent Market (internal mobility opportunities + access to mentors & projects globally), Shopping & Dining Discounts, Learning Portal and more.

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