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Commissioning Service Engineer - HV/LV Switchgear

TN United Kingdom

Telford

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GBP 35,000 - 55,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Commissioning Service Engineer specializing in HV/LV switchgear. This dynamic role involves installation, commissioning, and maintenance of electrical distribution equipment both in the UK and overseas. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in high voltage systems, a commitment to safety, and a customer-focused approach. With a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and various wellness support options, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to critical projects while enjoying a supportive work environment. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme
28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays
Holiday Buy & Sell programme
Pension Scheme
Employee Share Ownership Programme
Health & Wellbeing Support Options
Gym Flex
Shopping & Dining Discounts
Learning Portal

Qualifications

  • Experience in installation, commissioning, and maintenance of switchgear.
  • Strong knowledge of electrical safety and high voltage systems.

Responsibilities

  • Perform installation and commissioning of electrical distribution equipment.
  • Conduct fault diagnosis and systems testing across various locations.
  • Supervise personnel onsite and document test results.

Skills

Installation of electrical distribution equipment
Commissioning of Electrical Equipment
High Voltage Testing (v – 33kv systems)
Fault diagnosis
Health & Safety documentation
Customer service focus

Education

Degree/HNC in Electrical Engineering or relevant experience

Tools

Thermal imaging equipment
Partial Discharge testing equipment

Job description

Commissioning Service Engineer - HV/LV Switchgear, Telford
Client:
Location:

Telford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

6f70239951d4

Job Views:

4

Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

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:
  1. Supervise/perform the following activities (at UK, overseas and offshore locations) on switchgear, transformers and related equipment between the voltage range of v – 33kv.
  2. Off-loading of new panels, switchgear and transformers.
  3. Installation of new panels.
  4. Commissioning of Electrical Equipment.
  5. Wiring Modifications and Retrofit upgrades.
  6. Planned Maintenance – From visual to intrusive across our product range.
  7. Partial Discharge testing, thermal imaging, oil samples etc.
  8. Systems testing and fault diagnosis.
  9. Installation of EAA sensors and required hardware.
  10. Working in a safe environment - Perform site risk assessments and assist in producing method statements.
  11. Document test results and produce site work reports.
  12. Contribute to the formulation of offers for site activities.
  13. Assist with works tests when necessary.
  14. Contribute to customer training activities.
  15. Promote the Company’s service activities, identify and pursue business opportunities.
  16. Participate in the OnCall rota system to provide emergency support to our customers 24/7.
  17. Supervising personnel onsite which will include members of your own team and sub-contractors.
  18. Liaising with the installation/project managers.
Important Criteria for this role:
  1. Produce site reports/ test results within 2 working days of completing a contract.
  2. Complete time sheets, expenses on a weekly basis.
  3. Complete Health & Safety documentation on a weekly basis whilst in a supervisory role.
  4. Complete Method Statements & Risk assessments within timescales set.
  5. Complete installations & maintenance against agreed timescales.
About You:
  1. Previous working experience of installation, commissioning, maintenance & repair of switchgear & associated plant.
  2. Have experience of working alone and as part of a team at UK, overseas and offshore locations.
  3. Be customer/results focused and demonstrate a ‘service’ disposition.
  4. Be willing to work at nuclear, military and offshore locations.
  5. Hold a full driving license.
  6. Be well grounded in the principles & application of electrical safety from the risks associated with live HV networks.
  7. Demonstrate appropriate underpinning knowledge in the form of academic qualifications (e.g. Degree/HNC) or relevant experience.
  8. Good experience of High Voltage Testing (v – 33kv systems), CT Magnetisation Curves and CT Primary Injection.
  9. Experience of Relay Secondary Injection (Both electromechanical and solid state relays) and VT Primary Injection.
  10. Experience of Control Circuit Wiring testing & modification and Mechanical/Electrical function testing of v – 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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