Electrical Test Technician - Power Transmission

Major Energy Onshore; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Major Energy Onshore near Nottingham seeks an Electrical Test Technician to support in-house testing of medium voltage distribution transformers and switchgear, ensuring compliance with design and performance standards. A recent Electrical Engineering graduate or an experienced tester may apply, with opportunities for hands-on growth in transformer and switchgear testing.

The role involves compiling test records, handling oil sample tests, and maintaining calibration of equipment while

Qualifications

• Recognised Electrical/Electronic qualification to a minimum level of HND.
• IT literacy and diligence in testing processes and recording results.
• Strict health and safety practices for high-voltage testing.
• Grounding in the design, manufacture and operation of distribution transformers and HV switchgear.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong multi-tasking and time-management abilities.
• Recent Electrical Engineering graduates welcomed with developmental opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation for routine testing of distribution transformers and 11kV switchgear.
• Produce traceable and accurate test records.
• Conduct electrical testing of oil samples.
• Ensure test equipment is calibrated and maintained.
• Coordinate movement of product within production facility.
• Perform routine inspection of incoming equipment and final inspection of outgoing products.

Skills

Electrical testing

Documentation

HV safety

Communication

Time management

Education

HND in Electrical/Electronic

Tools

Test equipment calibration

Oil test procedures

MV switchgear knowledge

Job description

An Electrical Test Technician with experience of power distribution equipment is needed by a successful company near Nottingham

YOUR NEW JOB

As a Test Technician you will be responsible for assisting the Test Engineer in the routine in-house testing of medium voltage distribution transformers and switchgear to ensure that all products leaving the facility are evidenced as being compliant to the necessary design and performance standards.

This role would be suit either an experienced Electrical Test Technician or a recent Electrical Engineering Graduate who is looking to gain practical experience in the transformer and switchgear industry to complement their academic technical knowledge.

Main Duties

• Assisting in the preparation for and completion of routine testing of distribution transformers and 11kV electrical switchgear.
• Producing traceable and accurate test records.
• Conducting electrical testing of oil samples.
• Ensuring test equipment is suitably calibrated and maintained in a suitable condition.
• Co-ordinating the movement of product throughout the production facility.
• Undertaking routine inspection of incoming equipment and final inspection of outgoing assembled product.

To succeed in the role you will need some of the following qualifications and experience

Qualifications and Experience

• Recognised Electrical/Electronic qualification to a minimum level of HND.
• I.T. literacy and a recognition of the importance of diligence in the completion of testing processes and the accurate recording of test results.
• A mature approach to health and safety and the need to adopt strict working practices in respect of the hazards of high-voltage testing.
• A technical grounding in the design, manufacture and operation of distribution transformers and High Voltage switchgear.
• Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.
• Strong multi-tasking and time-management skills.

Applications from recent Electrical Engineering graduates are also welcomed as there are developmental opportunities and good training provided

Company Culture

If you would like to work for an established, forward thinking company with a good working environment, training opportunities and benefits package