Commissioning Service Engineer - HV/LV Switchgear

Schneider Electric; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical engineering company is seeking a Commissioning Service Engineer involved in the installation and maintenance of HV/LV switchgear at various locations. The role demands traveling across the UK and internationally. The ideal candidate possesses experience in switchgear commissioning, strong electrical safety knowledge, and a customer-service mindset. Benefits include competitive salary, bonuses, and 28 days annual leave plus public holidays.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

28 days annual leave plus public holidays

Health and wellbeing options

Gym flex

Internal talent market

Qualifications

• Previous experience with switchgear installation and maintenance.
• Strong grounding in electrical safety principles.
• Willingness to work at varying environments including offshore and military.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Installation and maintenance experience

High Voltage Testing

Relay Secondary Injection

Customer-focused service

Electrical safety principles

Education

Degree/HNC in Electrical Engineering or relevant experience

Tools

CT Magnetisation Curves

CT Primary Injection

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise/perform activities on switchgear, transformers and related equipment between 400 V and 33 kV at UK, overseas and offshore locations.
• Unloading 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 sampling, 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 formulation of offers for site activities.
• Assist with works tests when necessary.
• Contribute to customer training activities.
• Promote the Company's service activities and pursue business opportunities.
• Participate in the On-Call rota system to provide emergency support to customers 24/7.
• Supervise personnel onsite, including team members and sub-contractors.
• Liaise with installation/project managers.

Important Criteria

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

About You

• Previous working experience of installation, commissioning, maintenance & repair of switchgear & related 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 principles and live HV networks risks.
• Underpinning knowledge via 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.

What We Offer

• Mobility opportunities and access to mentors & projects globally.
• Shopping & Dining Discounts, Learning Portal and more.
• Competitive salary & bonus scheme, 28 days annual leave + public holidays, pension, health and wellbeing options, gym flex and internal talent market.

Application

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