HV Operative

Hernshead Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Hernshead Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced High Voltage Operative to join our growing team on nationwide electrical network connection projects.

The role involves safe, efficient installation, testing and commissioning of HV and LV assets in line with project scope and industry regulations, working closely with our Projects teams, engineers and DNO/IDNO representatives to deliver high quality works to program.

Qualifications

• Authorised 11kV AP able to work on networks.
• Willing to travel nationwide with overnight stays.
• Full UK driving licence.
• 5+ years' experience in HV/LV networks.

Responsibilities

• HV/LV installation, testing and commissioning on ICP contestable work.
• Site work across substations, renewables, commercial and private networks.
• Organise HV & LV switching, isolation, earthing, and safety documentation.
• Ensure compliance with DNO/IDNO standards and method statements.
• Travel nationwide to sites with adherence to program.

Skills

11kV AP authorisation

Willingness to travel

Full UK driving licence

HV/LV networks experience

Safety culture

Stakeholder coordination

NERS Assessing/Authorising Officer

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EUSR SHEA Power Card

Street Works Qualification

IOSH/NEBOSH/SMSTS qualifications

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced High Voltage Operative to join our growing team to deliver electrical network connection projects nationwide. As an established Independent Connections Provider , they design and construct connections up to 11kv for a range of clients across renewable, commercial, industrial and infrastructure sectors.

In this role you will be responsible for carrying out safe and efficient installation, testing and commissioning of HV and LV network assets in accordance with project scope and industry regulations. You will work closely with our Projects teams, engineers and DNO/INDO representatives to deliver high-quality works to program.

Key Responsibilities

• construction, commissioning and maintenance activities on ICP contestable work
• on a variety of sites including substations, commercial developments, renewables and private networks
• Ability to undertake hands on maintenance activities and manage remedial / project works in various locations throughout the UK
• Organise and execute HV & LV switching, isolation, earthing, identification of the point of work and issue safety documentation duties on HV networks
• Ensure compliance with DNO/IDNO standards and project specific method statements

Qualification/Skill Requirements

• Authorised as a 11kV AP able to work on networks
• Prepared to travel nationwide with some overnight stays required
• Ability to undertake operational, technical and safety from the system duties with the construction, maintenance and commissioning of projects
• Testing and commissioning of cables and equipment
• Positive safety culture and strong technical awareness
• Sound technical knowledge to support direct labour teams
• DNO Authorisation - up to 11kV is advantageous
• Possession of a current AP certificate with existing IDNO's
• HNC in Electrical Engineering
• EUSR SHEA Power Card
• Cable Identification
• Street Works Qualification
• IOSH, NEBOSH, SMSTS or other safety related qualification
• 5 +years + experience in a similar industry
• Full UK driving license
• Experience as NERS Assessing / Authorising Officer hugely advantageous