Commissioning Engineer

Schneider Electric North America; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy management company is seeking a Commissioning Service Engineer - HV/LV Switchgear to perform installation and maintenance of electrical distribution equipment. The role requires flexible travel across the UK and overseas, ensuring safety and compliance during installations. Candidates must have experience in switchgear, a strong focus on customer service, and hold relevant qualifications. Competitive salary, bonuses, and benefits are offered, promoting a work-life balance with options for personal development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

28 Days annual leave

Pension scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Employee share ownership programme

Shopping and dining discounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience of installation, commissioning, and maintenance of switchgear.
• Ability to work in team settings and independently.
• Willingness to work in diverse environments including nuclear and offshore.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, commissioning, modification, and maintenance of electrical distribution equipment.
• Document and report test results and site work effectively.
• Supervise onsite personnel and manage site safety.

Skills

Installation and commissioning of switchgear

Electrical safety principles

Customer service focus

High Voltage Testing

Control Circuit Wiring testing

Education

Degree/HNC in Electrical Engineering or relevant experience

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

• 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 our product range.
• Partial Discharge testing, thermal imaging, oil samples etc.
• Systems testing and fault diagnosis.
• Installation of EAA sensors and required hardware.
• Working 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.
• Liaising with the installation/project managers.
• Proactively identify and communicate onsite opportunities for additional services, upgrades, or solutions that enhance customer operations and align with Schneider Electric offerings.

Important Criteria for this role

• 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 switchgear & 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 (415v – 33kv 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 415v – 33kv switchboards & networks.

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 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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