HV Maintenance Engineer

Deploy Limited; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An Independent Connection Provider in the UK is seeking candidates with high voltage installation and maintenance experience. Roles available for Senior Authorised Persons (SAPs) and Authorised Persons (APs). Responsibilities include inspecting HV equipment, performing tests, and coordinating technician work. A driving licence and willingness to travel are required. This position offers career progression within a successful organization.

Benefits

Opportunity for career progression

Additional qualifications training

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 important.
• 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 write switching schedules.
• Coordinate the work of technicians.

Skills

High voltage installation

Protection testing

Troubleshooting

Client liaison

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 and Yorkshire.

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) with experience working on private networks, looking for the opportunity to progress with an innovative organisation.

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 / Experience

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

Additional / 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