HV Commissioning Engineer

Ipsum; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension plan

Career progression

Virtual GP

Cycle to Work

Discount club

Life assurance

Maternity pay

Long service

Social events

Volunteering

Job summary

Ipsum seeks an experienced HV Commissioning Engineer to join our Stoke-on-Trent based Private Networks Division. The role focuses on commissioning, testing and fault-finding across HV equipment, transformers and switchgear, with opportunities to work on varied projects.

You will compile test documents, write procedures, and provide technical reports. A background in HV testing and 11kV/33kV switching is desirable; training is available where needed.

Qualifications

• HV testing and commissioning experience
• 11kV or 33kV switching experience desirable but training available
• Diagnostics and fault-finding experience
• AP15 or Equivalent desirable

Responsibilities

• Execute high voltage testing and commissioning on substations and equipment
• Interpret wiring diagrams, technical drawings and protection schemes
• Assemble and review test documents and write engineering reports
• Support installation staff and assist with site commissioning

Skills

HV commissioning

Fault finding

Testing procedures

Protection relays

High voltage testing

Education

BTEC Level 3 Electrical Engineering

HNC Electrical Engineering

AP15 or Equivalent

Job description

HV Commissioning Engineer

Location: Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire

Employment Type: Full time

Working Hours: (Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week with Overtime opportunities available)

What’s in it for you

• 24 annual leave plus bank holidays with the option to buy more
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
• 24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more
• Life assurance cover
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Long service recognition
• Active local social committees
• Regular social events
• Paid volunteering opportunities in your community

?We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job, you’re starting a career with real support behind it.

About the role…

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced HV Commissioning Engineer to join our growing Private Networks Division based in Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire

As a HV Commissioning Engineer you will

• Good understanding of power and protection principles and a thorough understanding of wiring diagrams and technical drawings.
• Ability to compile test documents and write test procedures and engineering reports.
• Good knowledge of transformer, generator and circuit breaker design, construction, and operation.
• General testing of substation apparatus; Transformers, high/low voltage circuit breakers, and protective devices.
• Fault finding and investigation work on a variety of high/low voltage equipment.
• Implement grading studies/alterations to protection settings.
• Assist installation staff as / when required
• Test and Commissioning of protection relays and apparatus such as but not limited to:-
• Overcurrent / Earth Fault Relays / Self powered protective devices and TLF’s / Zone/Unit/Differential/Solkor/Buszone/Duobias schemes / G59/G99 schemes / Transformer protection (Temperature/Pressure Relief/Buchholz) / Generator Protection and changeover systems / Distribution Transformers / Current Transformers/ Voltage Transformers / Neutral Earthing Resistors
• Oil/Gas/Vacuum/Air Circuit breakers and Ring Main Units / Busbars / High/Low Voltage cables/ Battery tripping units
• Act as Senior Authorised Person (Training can be provided)

About you

• BTEC Level 3 Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• HNC Electrical Engineer (desirable)
• AP15 or Equivalent desirable but not essential.
• Previous High Voltage Testing and Commissioning experience
• Previous Switching experience 11kV or 33kV desirable but not essential as training can be provided.
• Diagnostics and Fault-Finding experience

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HV Commissioning Engineer to join a growing organisation, working on varied and technically challenging projects with opportunities for long-term career development.

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