High-Voltage Distribution Technician

National Grid; Llanfihangel-ar-arth; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) invites applications for a Network Technician at the Llanfihangel-ar-arth depot. You will be responsible for the construction, maintenance and repair of the underground and overhead network up to 33kV, and for programming and monitoring work colleagues, switching up to 33kV, and issuing safety documentation.

The role requires GCSE English and Maths (A*-C/4-9) or Level 2 Functional Skills and City & Guilds 2339 Level 2 in Electrical Engineering.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths (A*-C/4-9) or Functional Skills Level 2 in both subjects.
• City & Guilds 2339 Level 2 or equivalent Level 2 qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• Evidence of qualifications required prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

• Network operations including issue of Limitations of Access and Permit to Work safety documents up to 33kV.
• Construction of distribution substations, construction and alteration of overhead lines and associated plant. Installation of plant. Laying and jointing of cables up to 11kV.
• Repair and replacement of faulty and obsolete plant, cables and overhead lines.
• Recording asset routes, details and positions.
• Recording plant details.
• Connecting generators.

Skills

High voltage switching

Project management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

City & Guilds 2339 Level 2

Tools

SAP

Job description

National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) invites applications for a Network Technician at the Llanfihangel-ar-arth depot. You will be responsible for the construction, maintenance and repair of the underground and overhead network up to 33kV, and for programming and monitoring work colleagues, switching up to 33kV, and issuing safety documentation.

The role requires GCSE English and Maths (A*-C/4-9) or Level 2 Functional Skills and City & Guilds 2339 Level 2 in Electrical Engineering.