Electrical Technician LV AP

EQUANS; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy services contractor in Welwyn Garden City is seeking an AP LV Electrical Technician to join the commissioning team. You will ensure adherence to Electrical Safety Rules, manage electrical systems testing and troubleshooting, and enjoy benefits such as 25 days leave and a company vehicle. Ideal candidates should have a NVQ level 3 in electrical installations and proven experience with AC/DC systems.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Car or car allowance

5% pension

Company assistance program

Equans benefits platform

Qualifications

• Authorised Person training certificate required.
• 18th Edition BS required.
• Drivers license and ability to travel to sites is essential.
• Experience in fault diagnosis and remediation of electrical systems.
• First aid at work certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as an LV Authorised Person to ensure Electrical Safety Rules.
• Cooperate with subcontractors to maintain quality standards.
• Manage snagging items and diagnose electrical faults.
• Support the commissioning team in system tests and troubleshooting.

Skills

Electrical systems troubleshooting

Testing and commissioning

Risk Assessment

Flexible working

Computer literacy

Education

NVQ level 3 electrical installations

Tools

AC/DC electrical systems

Job description

Equans is a renowned energies & services contractor and a proud member of the Bouygues global industrial group. Our expertise spans the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings and critical infrastructure worldwide.

We have a great opportunity for an AP LV Electrical Technician to support the commissioning team in testing, troubleshooting and the verification of system operation.

We design, install, commission and operate large scale solar PV farms and BESS projects for our clients. Supplying renewable energy from solar power plants that enables local communities to reduce costs and reduce their carbon footprint.

Alongside our solar farm projects we are involved in delivering a wide range of energy solutions to secure a more sustainable future.

Please note that when working away from home you will be provided with hotel accommodation and additional expenses whilst working away. The postholder will also have access to a company vehicle.

Key activities

• To act as an LV Authorised Person in order to ensure adherence with the companys Electrical Safety Rules on live sites, i.e. mobile role across several projects.
• To cooperate with relevant subcontractors, in order to ensure a high standard of quality of works.
• To follow up with subcontractor installation and testing progress and update site progress tracker.
• To manage snagging items and to identify, diagnose and resolve faults when electrical in nature and scope.
• To support the commissioning team in testing, troubleshooting and verification of system operation.
• Occasionally install, test, commission electrical systems for the companys renewable energy business unit. To use and operate relevant equipment proficiently as required.
• To review and prepare Risk Assessment Matrix related to electrical installation works.
• When appropriate join or manage tool box talks on site and contribute to raise awareness of our site teams (staff and sub-contractors) to the specific risks to electrical systems, especially on solar farms or other projects where solar modules are installed.
• To keep up to date with the latest applicable Standards.
• To fulfil Health & Safety responsibilities by adherence to the requirements of the Company's Health & Safety Policy and Health & Safety Management Plans.

Skills, qualifications & experience

• Authorised Person training centre certificate
• 18th edition BS .
• NVQ level 3 electrical installations, level 3 installation electrical and maintenance apprenticeship.
• Drivers license and ability to travel to sites.
• SMSTS desirable but if candidate does not have should not prevent application as can be undertaken as a 5 day course.
• Experience in the installation, management, testing commissioning and fault diagnosis and remediation of electrical systems both AC and DC.
• Solid experience working on AC / DC electrical systems.
• First aid at work.
• Computer literacy.
• Flexible working attitude as this role will involve overnight stays.

What can we offer you?

• 25 days leave
• Car or car allowance
• 5% pension
• 2 volunteering days
• Company assistance programme
• Equans benefits platform

Who are we?

EQUANSis a world leader in energy services with nearly , employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.

In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.

EQUANS 13, UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.

EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.

Whats next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

As part of a positive action drive to address under-representation in senior management positions we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act .

In support of our positive action measures, we will consider applications that do not meet all the technical requirements if candidates can demonstrate how transferable skills will enable them to successfully deliver the remit of the role in an environment which promotes a flexible working culture.

At Equans we're committed to delivering a culture where everyone's voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you'll find a welcoming and open workplace where you're supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You'll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.