HV Authorized Engineer: High-Voltage Systems & Switchgear

Nexus Careers Group Ltd; Filton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension

Wider benefits package

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Nexus Careers Group Ltd is seeking an experienced High Voltage Authorized Engineer (HVAP) to maintain and operate the site's HV electrical infrastructure in Filton, Bristol. The role focuses on HV switching, isolation and ensuring reliable electrical networks across a major engineering/manufacturing site.

You will perform planned and reactive maintenance, work with HV switchgear, substations and transformers, and uphold electrical safety and compliance while supporting a skilled facilities

Qualifications

• Qualified electrician or electrical engineer with genuine HV experience.
• Experience with HV switching and electrical isolation.
• Authorised Person (AP) / Senior AP (SAP) experience preferred.
• 18th Edition would be beneficial.
• Strong fault-finding and maintenance skills.

Responsibilities

• Planned and reactive maintenance of electrical and HV infrastructure.
• Carrying out HV switching, isolation and restoration activities.
• Working with HV switchgear, substations, transformers and associated equipment.
• Fault-finding and responding to electrical and HV faults.
• Supporting safe operation and maintenance of the site's electrical network.
• Working with electrical safety procedures, permits and isolation requirements.
• Completing planned maintenance and statutory inspections.
• Supporting contractors and specialist teams when required.
• Maintaining accurate records of maintenance, inspections and switching activities.
• Collaborating with the wider engineering team to keep the site safe and compliant.

Skills

HV switching

Fault-finding

Electrical safety

Electrical maintenance

Safety compliance

Education

Level 3 Electrical qualification / City & Guilds / NVQ or equivalent

Tools

HV switchgear

Substations

Transformers

Job description

Nexus Careers Group Ltd is seeking an experienced High Voltage Authorized Engineer (HVAP) to maintain and operate the site's HV electrical infrastructure in Filton, Bristol. The role focuses on HV switching, isolation and ensuring reliable electrical networks across a major engineering/manufacturing site.

You will perform planned and reactive maintenance, work with HV switchgear, substations and transformers, and uphold electrical safety and compliance while supporting a skilled facilities