HV / LV Engineer

Lucy Electric; Thame; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucy Electric is seeking an experienced HV Engineer to join our team delivering installation, maintenance, and product support for HV assets. You will work within a skilled Engineering division, supporting peers and leading projects when required, with a flexible work-life balance ethos.

The role is home-based with site travel. Core hours are 07:30–16:00 Mon-Thu and 07:30–12:00 Fri; overtime and travel abroad opportunities are frequently available.

Qualifications

• Certified in electricity at work and proven delivery of services on site or from office.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety and practical implications.
• Computer literate with MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Install, refurbish and maintain HV equipment.
• Interpret electrical drawings and records accurately.
• Carry out electrical testing and fault finding.
• Perform mechanical modifications and repairs.
• Complete RAMS, test certificates and reports.
• Support sub-station installation, testing and commissioning.
• Ensure safe working practices and compliance with Lucy Electric standards.

Skills

Electricity at work certificate

H&S knowledge

Full driving license

Willingness to travel

Weekend work flexibility

Team leadership

Education

BTEC/C&G electrical apprenticeship

18th edition / 2391 testing

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Purpose:

We seek an experienced, talented, and focused HV Engineer to join our dynamic team currently delivering installation, maintenance, and product support services for HV (High Voltage) assets across .......................................................

Business Overview:

Lucy Electric is an international leader in intelligent secondary power distribution products and solutions, with features such as remote operation and monitoring. Linking energy generation to consumption, the business specialises in high-performance medium and low-voltage switchgear for utility, industrial and commercial applications.

Job Context:

You will work as part of a highly skilled Engineering division supporting all aspects of HV services to our clients and customers. As part of our team you will get to both support your peers in the delivery of HV engineering and also be required to lead projects when called on. We strive forwards as a team advancing our technical skills, knowledge, and competencies together, whilst ensuring a flexible work life balance is worked into our ethos.

Job Dimensions:

You will be working with a team of skilled HV Engineers, SAP’s and supporting staff across all aspects of the HV industry. The role is home based with travel to site works included within your working day. The core hours are 07:30 to 16:00 Monday to Thursday, 07:30 am to 12:00 Friday, depending on operational work and site requirements additional hours will be required. Opportunities to support additional overtime through evenings, weekends and travel abroad are also frequently available.

Key Accountabilities:

• Installation, refurbishment, maintenance of HV equipment
• Interpret electrical drawings and records.
• Carry out electrical testing and fault finding.
• Carry out mechanical modifications and repairs.
• Complete assessment and completion reports.
• Sub-station installation, testing and commissioning.
• Installation and modification of AC/DC wiring and earthing.
• Assess safety and apply controls and safety measures required.
• Completing RAMS, job packs, test certificates and reports.
• Facilitate a safe working environment during high / low voltage working.
• Ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with the standards, policies and procedures of Lucy Electric and its customers.
• Maintain authorisations in accordance with legislative our safety procedures and industry best practice.
• Liaise closely with team to understand and manage priorities.
• Attend training and continuous development opportunities as required.

Desirable:

• Cable jointing and end terminations.
• Switching and Linking LV systems.
• PASMA, IPAF, SMSTS,

Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

Essential:

• Certified in electricity at work and experience of delivering efficient and effective services to customers whether on site or at a planning stage from an office environment.
• Good knowledge of H&S and its practical implications.
• Computer literate – skilled in MS office
• Technically qualified with a BTEC, C&G or equivalent apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering
• Full driver’s License, willingness to travel and work weekends as overtime or with a day off in the week.
• Valid authorisations – Private Networks, UKPN, SSEN, WPD

Desirable:

• Proven track record of experience in the Electrical and/or distribution Industry.
• Training - first aid, IPAF, PASMA, SMSTS
• 18th edition / 2391 inspection & testing
• Mentoring of trainees.
• Willingness to work weekends and call outs.
• Willing to travel abroad to support product and customers. (2/3 day trips)

Behavioural Competencies:

• Good interpersonal skills with a pleasant and can-do attitude.
• Highly organised and tidy.
• Must have a positive and confident approach to tasks.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently, within/ or leading a team.