Hands-On HVDC Valve Test Engineer

AL8238 UK Grid Solutions Limited; Stafford; Vor Ort; GBP 42.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Private health insurance

Relocation assistance

Zusammenfassung

GE Vernova Grid Solutions invites a hands-on HV test technician to support the operation and maintenance of the High Voltage Test Facility in the UK. You will assist with electrical, mechanical and hydraulic test setups including IEC-based campaigns and contribute to development programs.

Role requires practical, team-oriented individuals with strong fault-finding skills. MEWP/forklift licences are a plus and training is provided for safety roles.

Qualifikationen

• Previous electrical testing experience is preferable.
• Using test instrumentation (oscilloscopes, HV dividers, multimeters, shunts/CTs, power supplies).
• Electrical / electronic testing/fault finding skills (PCB level to high voltage).
• HV Electrical Safety Awareness (clearances, earthing, Isolation, VAV).
• EHS Compliance (risk assessments, LOTO, permits to work).
• Correct use of basic workshop tools.
• Wiring and soldering skills.
• Basic IT skills.
• Working at height experience (MEWP).
• Able to work independently and as part of a team; good communication.

Aufgaben

• Maintaining a safe working environment within the Labs area.
• Take on health and safety roles e.g. Fire Marshal, First Aid (training provided).
• Understand COSHH / Chemical Management; setup and operate high voltage/current test circuits.
• Set up high voltage and current measuring equipment.
• Follow IEC Test specifications IEC62501, IEC60700; contribute to test reports.
• Support calibration plans for plant and test equipment.
• Setup and fault find test circuits; assist with troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Maintain Valve Test Facility / Lab and Site equipment.
• Prepare Valve Modules for test (Mechanical, electrical, hydraulic).
• Adhere to KPI and project deliverables; review technical documents.
• Operate forklifts, cranes and MEWPs (training provided).
• Support Operational Testing of Valves at the VTF; 5S and lean improvements.

Kenntnisse

Electrical testing

HV Safety

Communication skills

Hands-on

Wiring/soldering

Ausbildung

ONC/HNC in Engineering

HV test environment experience

Tools

Oscilloscopes

HV dividers

Multimeters

Shunts/CTs

Power supplies

Jobbeschreibung

GE Vernova Grid Solutions invites a hands-on HV test technician to support the operation and maintenance of the High Voltage Test Facility in the UK. You will assist with electrical, mechanical and hydraulic test setups including IEC-based campaigns and contribute to development programs.

Role requires practical, team-oriented individuals with strong fault-finding skills. MEWP/forklift licences are a plus and training is provided for safety roles.