HV Field Service Engineer

Statkraft; Ayr; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Statkraft is recruiting a HV Field Service Engineer to maintain switchgear and plant up to 400 kV across the UK. The role involves regular travel to multiple operational sites; when on-site work is not required, you can work remotely from home or one of Statkraft’s UK offices.

You will gain SAP training, support project delivery, supervise on-site engineering tasks, and assess technical requirements for ongoing projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical networks and HV/LV plant maintenance.
• Strong HSE awareness and safe working practices.
• Ability to travel across the UK and occasional abroad.

Responsibilities

• Maintain electricity switchgear and plant up to 400kV; training for 400kV Authorisation.
• SAP training and development.
• Investigate alarms and provide fault response.
• Support delivery of projects and planned maintenance tasks.
• Supervise on-site engineering work and site activities.
• Assess technical requirements for ongoing projects.

Skills

Electrical power systems

Field service experience

Travel readiness

HSE awareness

MS Office proficiency

Education

HNC Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

SAP Authorisation

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Statkraft is a leading company in hydropower internationally and Europe's largest generator of renewable energy. The Group produces hydropower, wind power, solar power, and gas-fired power. Statkraft is a global company in energy market operations. Statkraft has around 6,200 employees in 20 countries.

Statkraft Energy Ltd is the Operations & Maintenance side of Statkraft within the UK. The Technical department operates across the whole of the UK, is responsible for all UK High Voltage Assets, Grid Services Sites, providing assistance in all technical aspects of daily operations and projects

We are currently recruiting for a HV Field Service Engineer, with the role open to candidates based anywhere in the UK. This position requires regular travel to multiple operational sites across the country. When site attendance is not required, the successful candidate will work remotely from home or from one of Statkraft’s UK office locations

Job Description

• Work on maintenance aspects of our electricity switchgear and plant up to and including 400kV (training and development will be on offer to get you Authorised up to 400kV)
• SAP training and development
• Investigate alarms from the system and provide fault response
• Support with the delivery of projects
• Follow up on execution of planned and corrective maintenance tasks
• Supervise engineering work onsite
• Assess the technical requirements for ongoing projects

Qualifications

• HNC Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Relevant experience from within the energy sector
• Demonstrable experience of working on the electrical network, ideally dealing with LV and HV plant maintenance
• Previous SAP Authorisation would be advantageous.
• A good understanding of O&M works processes
• Have a high standard of HSE awareness
• Knowledgeable in: -
  • Power generation
  • HV networks
  • Electrical Testing/Analysis
  • Commissioning
• MS Office Applications
• The position will require extensive travel within the UK and sometimes abroad.
• Applicants will need the right permit to work in the UK as well as a clean driving licence.

Additional Information

A career with Statkraft is a career filled with purpose – meaning that every employee is not just making a living, they are making a real difference to the planet, our communities, and the future. With us, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match. This includes:

• An opportunity to work with renewable energy and contribute to a low emission society
• Professional and personal development in an exciting global company
• A working environment characterized by competence, responsibility, innovation and a strong commercial culture
• A diverse workplace with regards to gender, age and cultural background
• Competitive terms of employment and benefit schemes
• Career and learning opportunities at various levels of the organisation
• The chance to grow your career alongside a truly global network of experts, leaders, specialists and graduates from different countries and background

Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. The applicant must be eligible for security clearance and authorisation.

Statkraft's vision is to renew the way the world is powered. To navigate the complex journey ahead, we need every voice at the table. We therefore work actively to be a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome all applicants regardless of background, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnicity, nationality or disability.