High Voltage Fitter

TN United Kingdom; Neath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled High Voltage Fitter to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of high voltage electrical systems, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and industry standards. This company prides itself on empowering employees and fostering personal development in a supportive environment. If you have a strong understanding of electrical principles and enjoy working in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in the utility sector while enhancing your career in a collaborative atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of high voltage electrical principles and safety protocols.
• Experience with installation and maintenance of high voltage electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain high voltage electrical systems and equipment.
• Conduct testing and inspection of installations to ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Hand tools proficiency

Power tools proficiency

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Independent work

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

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 a skilled and experienced High Voltage Fitter to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of high voltage electrical systems and equipment. This role requires a thorough understanding of high voltage electrical principles, safety protocols, and industry standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Installation of both AIS and GIS substation equipment.
• Installations of HV equipment such as Power transformers, up to 400kV, Earth Switches, Disconnectors, CT’s, Protection panels, Battery chargers, SCADA panels etc within new or existing substations to ensure compliance with DNO/IDNO specifications.
• Installation and maintenance of switchgear from low voltage up to 400kV, including GIS.
• Installations of sub-station earthing to specified drawings. Experience with oxygen and propane brazing or exothermic welding would be an advantage.
• Installations of prefabricated steel work, uni-strut products, cable ladder & tray.
• Carry out testing and inspection of installations such as cable testing (IR testing, continuity) Ductor testing and recording results.
• Glanding and termination of SWA and Multicore cables.
• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications to determine assembly requirements.
• Assemble components using hand tools, power tools, and other equipment as necessary.
• Conduct quality checks on completed assemblies to ensure compliance with standards.
• Panel wiring following line drawings and core sheets.
• Panel wiring mods as required by the client.
• Helping electricians with some installation on site if required.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environment & 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 communication skills, both verbal and written, for collaboration with team members.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.