Electrical Technical Support Engineer

Thames Water; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an Electrical Technical Support Engineer. This role involves providing technical support for electrical systems, performing investigations into failures, and mentoring others. Candidates should have an HNC or NVQ Level 3 in electrical engineering, along with experience in industrial electrical power. The position offers a salary of up to £58,000 per annum, plus additional benefits such as a car allowance and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Car allowance

24 days holiday, increasing to 28

Generous Pension Scheme

Health benefits

Qualifications

• HNC, NVQ Level 3 in electrical engineering or significant related experience.
• Formal training in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS7671.
• Appointment as an Authorised Person for high voltage or low voltage systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and advise on electrical systems.
• Conduct investigations into electrical system failures.
• Manage maintenance reports and asset registers.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mentoring

Risk management

Health and safety regulations

Education

HNC or NVQ Level 3 in electrical engineering

Formal training in BS7671

Job description

What you’ll be doing

as the Electrical Technical Support Engineer

• Provide a technical support service to support and advise on the operation and maintenance of electrical systems. Provide input to the risk management process.
• Timely input and liaison support to high voltage or complex low voltage asset upgrade schemes. Identify and deliver directly managed capital programmes.
• Carry out electrical system failure investigations or unsafe events and produce reports.
• Carry out actions as necessary to manage maintenance reports, asset registers, manuals and other technical information.
• Undertake asset assessment surveys and produce recommendations. Support site inspections and deliver solutions on actions arising.
• Coach and mentor others in preparation for appointment as Authorised Person and improve technical competence through a development plan.
• Review of risk assessments & method statements to ensure that the electrical safety arrangements are appropriate. Review contractor electrical safety procedures and safe systems of work.
• There is an expectation that the role will be part of an out-of-hours support system to cover the electrical networks across the business when implemented. This role will require appointment as an Authorised Person for high voltage and low voltage networks by a development plan.

Base Location - Hampton Coal Wharf - TW12 2ES.

Working hours 38 Hours Monday, plus the inclusion in an out-of-hours support rota for which you will receive additional payment.

What you should bring to the role

• HNC, NVQ Level 3 in electrical engineering or significant related experience.
• Formal training in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS7671.
• Appointment as an Authorised Person for high voltage or low voltage systems.
• Proven working experience in industrial electrical power and engineering.
• Understanding of the Electricity as Work Regulations and their application to the business .
• Experience in the application of electrical engineering within a large industrial utility or water company.
• Working knowledge of health and safety regulations and, in particular, electrical safety rules and procedures.
• Training and operational experience as an Authorised Person.
• Engaging with process operations teams, contractors and other third parties.
• Experience in mentoring and coaching others.
• Producing maintenance and fault-finding activity reports.

What’s in it for you?

• Offering a salary up to £58,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience, plus a car allowance, tools, and PPE.
• Annual Leave : 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.