HV Maintenance Engineer

DEPLOY LIMITED; Northampton Copse; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An Independent Connection Provider is seeking individuals with high voltage installation and maintenance experience for roles in their O&M department. Responsibilities include inspecting HV equipment, performing tests, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have a background in installing transformers/switchgear and be willing to travel. This opportunity offers progression into a Senior Authorised Person role.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in 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.
• Troubleshoot and fault find HV equipment.
• Install transformers and switchgear.
• Conduct earthing tests.
• Carry out HV switching and issue permits.
• Coordinate the work of technicians.

Skills

High voltage installation experience

Operational maintenance experience

Troubleshooting HV equipment

Safety documentation

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.