Commissioning Technician

Balfour Beatty; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in power transmission and distribution is seeking skilled Commissioning Technicians/Fitters to work on high voltage substations across the UK. This role involves hands-on installation and basic commissioning duties, ensuring compliance with safety standards and quality assurance procedures. You will collaborate with engineers and project managers, contributing to projects ranging from new transformer installations to substantial substation builds. The company offers a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, making it an exciting place to advance your career in the energy sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme: Up to 5% employee & 7% employer contributions

28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave

4 weeks full pay for paternity/partner leave

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in high voltage substation installation.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build rapport.
• Safety authorisations for National Grid or SSE are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support commissioning engineer with high voltage installations.
• Conduct visual inspections and assessments of primary plant.
• Ensure compliance with National/International Standards.

Skills

High Voltage Substation Installation

Basic Commissioning

Safety Systems Knowledge

Communication Skills

Fault Finding

Education

ONC in Electrical/Electronic or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Technical Diagrams

Job description

About the role

Balfour Beatty Power are currently recruiting forCommissioning Technicians/Fitters - Substationsto join our Power Transmission & Distribution business in the UK.

Reporting to the Commissioning Manager, you will be working on a variety of projects throughout the UK. These will vary between new transformer projects of circa GBP2million, up to new build substations of circa GBP80million. All applicants must have previous experience with substation installation.

UK wide applications considered.

What you'll be doing

• High voltage substation installations and support the commissioning engineer with basic commissioning duties in accordance with standard company procedures and Quality Assurance procedures and Work Instructions.
• Ensure that all installations, inspections and basic testing are carried out with due regard to all current National/International Standards & Legislation and Contract Specification scope of works.
• Visual inspections and assessments of primary plant.
• Working with high regard to Health & Safety, CDM Regulations and Environmental Procedures via the understanding of Risk Assessments/Method Statements as necessary to fulfil the Company's obligations.
• Working near or adjacent to live high voltage equipment under the appropriate safety documentation.
• Liaise with the Commissioning Engineer, Project Manager, Client and any relevant project department as necessary during all phases of the installation/commissioning program.
• Ensure that all resulting installation/commissioning documentation is fully completed and countersigned by commissioning engineer in line with Company procedures prior to project audits and first energisation.
• Assist with the production of emergency return to service procedures.
• Mobilisation throughout the UK to carry out the company's commissioning duties.
• Requires flexibility to travel and weekend working.

Who we're looking for

• Minimum of a ONC in Electrical/Electronic or Mechanical Engineering with at least of 2 years' experience in hands on installation, and or basic commissioning, of High Voltage Substations up to 400kV.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to build rapport quickly and develop long-term relationships with all stakeholder groups.
• Working knowledge of high voltage substation primary, secondary and auxiliary equipment.
• A good understanding of safe systems of work in high voltage substations.
• Experience in basic fault finding.
• Good understanding of technical diagrams and drawings.
• Mentoring and training colleauges.
• Safety Authorisations for National Grid and or SSE would be a distinct advantage

• This role requires a full Driving Licence

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver amazing projects in challenging conditions; developing, managing and maintaining the vital infrastructure and public spaces that modern economies, societies and communities rely on.

• Competitive salary
• 45-hour workweek (Monday to Friday)
• Pension scheme: Up to 5% employee & 7% employer contributions
• Family-friendly policies:
• 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave
• 4 weeks full pay for paternity/partner leave
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Professional development: Access to a broad range of learning opportunities, including qualifications
• Employee Assistance Programme for support and well-being
• Volunteering opportunities: Up to 2 days per year

About us

Balfour Beattys Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions. With experience and expertise across the full spectrum of the electricity grid our teams have capability across overhead lines, cable tunnels, distribution networks and substations. From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support clients in the development of some of the worlds most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business. To ensure we deliver on this commitment, we have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, proactive, measurable steps we are taking to make this a reality. You can read our UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan in full at www.balfourbeatty.com/value_everyone

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and Women into Construction. In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. Further information on Disability Confident can be found at: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/