High Voltage Fitter

OCU; Neath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility engineering contractor in the UK is seeking a skilled High Voltage Fitter to join their dynamic team in Neath. The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of high voltage electrical systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety protocols. This role demands attention to detail, collaboration, and a strong understanding of high voltage practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in installation and maintenance of high voltage electrical systems.
• Understanding of high voltage electrical principles and safety protocols.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain HV equipment including switchgear.
• Conduct testing and inspections on installations.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Proficient in the use of hand tools and power tools

Strong understanding of safe systems of works

Excellent attention to detail

Good problem-solving skills

Effective communication skills

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 polices, 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 works 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.