HV Power Plant Fitter – Substation & HV Systems Expert

Transport for London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for London is seeking an HV Power Plant Fitter to maintain, service, and repair substation equipment across London Underground's HV power network. The role combines electrical and mechanical duties to ensure safe, reliable power supplies to the railway system.

Based at the Tufnell Park HV Power Depot, the role offers a permanent contract with London Underground. Candidates will work across high voltage systems and essential power infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Undertaking maintenance, servicing, breakdown and fault repair of HV/LV substation plant and equipment.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults on substation plant and wiring.
• Apply technical manuals, diagrams and drawings to plant and systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, service, repair, disassemble and re-build substation plant including HV, LV, DC switchgear and transformers.
• Diagnose faults on substation plant and control systems.
• Challenge and follow safety and operational criteria to ensure continuous power supply.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Job description

Transport for London is seeking an HV Power Plant Fitter to maintain, service, and repair substation equipment across London Underground's HV power network. The role combines electrical and mechanical duties to ensure safe, reliable power supplies to the railway system.

Based at the Tufnell Park HV Power Depot, the role offers a permanent contract with London Underground. Candidates will work across high voltage systems and essential power infrastructure.