HV Maintenance Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An Independent Connection Provider specializing in HV solutions is seeking professionals for high voltage installation, operations, and maintenance primarily in Glasgow and surrounding areas. The role involves preventative and emergency maintenance of equipment, including transformers and switchgear. Candidates benefit from opportunities for career progression and additional qualifications. A valid driving licence is required.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Additional qualifications offered

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the installation, operation and maintenance of HV equipment is essential.
• Experience as an Authorised Person (AP) or Senior Authorised Person (SAP) is beneficial.
• A driving licence and willingness to travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain HV equipment found in a substation.
• Perform protection testing.
• Install transformers and switchgear.

Skills

High voltage installation experience

Operations and maintenance

Troubleshooting HV equipment

Coordination of technicians

Job description

Overview

Tremendous opportunity for people with high voltage installation, operations and maintenance experience to join an Independent Connection Provider (ICP) that specialises in turnkey HV solutions in the renewable energy and private network sectors. Positions are available across the Midlands, Southern England, the North East, Scottish Borders and Glasgow area.

Working in the organisation's O&M department, the main purpose of the role is to carry out planned, preventative and emergency maintenance of HV equipment, such as transformers and switchgear, mainly at 11kV and 33kV.

Positions are available for Senior Authorised Persons (SAPs) and Authorised Persons (APs) or for HV Engineers with O&M experience looking for the opportunity to progress into a SAP role.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain HV equipment found in a substation
• Perform protection testing
• Troubleshoot and fault find HV equipment
• Install transformers and switchgear
• Conduct earthing tests
• Carry out HV switching, write switching schedules, issue permits and safety documentation
• Put together work plans, quotes and RAMS
• Coordinate the work of technicians
• Carry out LV and HV jointing and cable terminations
• Liaise with clients and other stakeholders
• Ensure works are completed safely, on time, within budget, in line with client requirements and industry regulations

Qualifications

Previous experience in the installation, operation and maintenance of HV equipment (transformers, switchgear etc) is essential. Experience as an AP or SAP is beneficial. A driving licence and willingness to travel is required.

Overview / Benefits

This is an excellent chance to join a successful company that offers its people the opportunity to gain additional qualifications and career progression. Apply to Andrew Snelgrove at Deploy.

* salary range based on skills and experience required for the role