Electrician

OCU; Neath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility engineering contractor in the UK is seeking skilled Electricians for their Neath office. The role involves installing and maintaining high voltage equipment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and contributing to a positive safety culture. Candidates should possess strong problem-solving skills and experience in electrical testing and inspection.

Qualifications

• Proficient in using hand and power tools for assembly tasks.
• DNO experience or installation of 11KV switchboards, transformers, RMUs.
• Electrical testing and inspection experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Install HV equipment like Power transformers and switchgear.
• Conduct electrical testing and fault finding.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.

Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.

We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.

We believe that being successful is a choice. We choose to be successful. We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.

OCU Group is a leading provider of utility and infrastructure services, committed to delivering high-quality solutions to our clients. With a strong focus on safety, innovation, and sustainability, we are dedicated to maintaining and enhancing the essential services that power our communities.

We are seeking skilled and experienced Electricians to join our dynamic team based out of our Neath office.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Install HV equipment such as Power transformers (up to 400kV), Earth Switches, Disconnectors, CTs, Protection panels, Battery chargers, SCADA panels, etc., within new or existing substations to ensure compliance with DNO/IDNO specifications.
• Wiring of protection panels and substations.
• Installation and maintenance of switchgear from low voltage up to 400kV, including GIS.
• Install and maintain various cable containment systems, including tray and ladder.
• Install, gland, terminate, and test Steel Wire Armoured (SWA) cables.
• Perform wiring and electrical work within control panels.
• Conduct electrical testing and fault finding to ensure system reliability.
• Ensure all electrical work complies with safety regulations and industry standards.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with team members, engineers, and project managers.
• Perform a range of industrial and commercial HV and LV electrical maintenance and installation works.
• Promote a positive safety culture, ensuring all safety rules and procedures are followed by staff and contractors.
• Operate according to the Company’s Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Maintain awareness of health, safety, and environmental standards, complying with risk assessments, method statements, and safe working procedures.
• Maintain good communication with clients, colleagues, and others affected by your work.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environment, and quality policies, procedures, and standards at all times.

Skills And Experience

• Proficient in the use of hand tools and power tools for assembly tasks.
• Strong understanding of safe systems of work within a substation.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow precise instructions.
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for team collaboration.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• DNO experience or experience with installation of 11KV switchboards, transformers, RMUs, etc.
• Electrical testing and inspection experience is desirable.
• Experience planning, organizing, and undertaking maintenance on HV networks to meet customer requirements, following safety and maintenance standards.