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HV Commissioning Engineer

JR United Kingdom

Norwich

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GBP 30,000 - 60,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to join their team in Norwich. This role offers the opportunity to work on the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of high voltage electrical distribution equipment, both in the UK and overseas. You will be responsible for supervising activities on switchgear and transformers, ensuring safety and compliance while documenting results. The company values diversity and inclusion, fostering a collaborative environment that drives innovation. If you are passionate about electrical engineering and committed to delivering exceptional service, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

  • Experience in installation, commissioning, and maintenance of switchgear.
  • Knowledge of high voltage testing and electrical safety principles.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise installation and commissioning of electrical equipment.
  • Perform maintenance and document test results.
  • Ensure safety and compliance on site.

Skills

Installation of electrical distribution equipment
Commissioning of Electrical Equipment
Maintenance of switchgear
High Voltage Testing (33kV-400kV)
Customer service focus
Risk assessments
Documenting test results

Education

Degree/HNC in Electrical Engineering

Tools

IEC 61850
Differential schemes
Distance schemes

Job description

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HV Energy Solutions Ltd., based in Norwich, specialises in Control
Panel and Substation manufacturing, Testing, Commissioning,
Maintenance, Installation, and Emergency Response services for
power systems. The company offers a range of services including
primary and secondary injection testing, AC dielectric testing,
transformer installations, cable terminations, and more. HV Energy
Solutions is committed to ensuring efficient and reliable solutions for
its clients.

Your Mission:

To perform installation, commissioning, modification and maintenance
of electrical distribution equipment at UK and overseas locations.
Traveling to various locations in UK & Overseas.

Your Key Responsibilities:
  1. Supervise/perform the following activities (at UK, overseas and
    offshore locations) on switchgear, transformers and related equipment
    between the voltage range of 33 - 400kV:
  2. Off-loading of new panels, switchgear and transformers.
  3. Installation of new panels.
  4. Commissioning of Electrical Equipment.
  5. Wiring Modifications and Retrofit upgrades.
  6. Planned Maintenance - From visual to intrusive across our product
    range.
  7. Partial Discharge testing, thermal imaging, oil samples etc.
  8. Systems testing and fault diagnosis.
  9. IEC 61850, G99, Differential, Distance schemes.
  10. Working in a safe environment - Perform site risk assessments and
    assist in producing method statements.
  11. Document test results and produce site work reports.
  12. Contribute to the formulation of offers for site activities.
  13. Assist with works tests when necessary.
  14. Contribute to customer training activities.
  15. Promote the Company's service activities, identify and pursue business
    opportunities.
  16. Participate in the OnCall rota system to provide emergency support to
    our customers 24/7.
  17. Supervising personnel onsite which will include members of your own
    team and sub-contractors.
  18. Liaising with the installation/project managers.
Important Criteria for this role:
  1. Produce site reports/ test results within 2 working days of completing
    a contract.
  2. Complete time sheets, expenses on a weekly basis.
  3. Complete Health & Safety documentation on a weekly basis whilst in a
    supervisory role.
  4. Complete Method Statements & Risk assessments within timescales
    set.
  5. Complete installations & maintenance against agreed timescales.
Qualifications:
About You:
  1. Previous working experience of installation, commissioning,
    maintenance & repair of switchgear & associated plant.
  2. Have experience of working alone and as part of a team at UK
    overseas and offshore locations.
  3. Be customer/results focused and demonstrate a 'service disposition.
  4. Be willing to work at nuclear, military and offshore locations.
  5. Hold a full driving license.
  6. Be well grounded in the principles & application of electrical safety
    from the risks associated with live HV networks.
  7. Demonstrate appropriate underpinning knowledge in the form of
    academic qualifications (e.g. Degree/HNC) or relevant experience.
  8. Good experience of High Voltage Testing (33kV- 400kV systems), CT
    Magnetisation Curves and CT Primary Injection.
  9. Experience of Relay Secondary Injection (Both electromechanical and
    solid state relays) and VT Primary Injection.
  10. Experience of Control Circuit Wiring testing & modification and
    Mechanical/Electrical function testing of 33kV - 400kV switchboards &
    networks.

At HV Energy Solutions Ltd., Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of our
organisation, it's an integral part of our history, culture, and identity. We
recognise that embracing diversity unlocks innovation and creativity
and fosters collaboration. We want our employees to reflect the
diversity of our communities and the customers we serve. As a result,
our teams are stronger to drive the company's future.

Job Details:

Employment: Full-time
Industry: Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution

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