HVDC Valve Test Engineer - High-Voltage Lab Specialist

GE Vernova; Creswell; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a practical, hands-on technician to support operation and maintenance of the High Voltage Test Facility and assist with IEC-based test campaigns. You will work across electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems, setting up HV circuits and contributing to test reports.

We value someone who is proactive, safety-conscious, and keen to develop skills in a globally recognised energy technology environment. Training for MEWP, forklift, and safety roles is provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in HVDC or a related engineering field.
• ONC/HNC in Engineering, or equivalent experience in a HV test environment.
• Previous electrical testing experience is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a safe working environment within the Labs area.
• Take on health and safety roles e.g. Fire Marshal, First Aid (training will be provided).
• Understanding of COSHH / Chemical Management
• Setup and operate high voltage/high current test circuits.
• Setting up high voltage and current measuring equipment.
• Working to and understanding IEC Test specification IEC62501, IEC60700, Including contributing to the writing of subsequent test reports.
• Support the calibration plan of the plant and associated test equipment.
• Setup and fault finding of Test circuits (From PCB to HV circuit level)
• Support with troubleshooting, repair and planned preventative maintenance and statutory inspections of Test Facility plant equipment.
• Maintenance of Valve Test Facility / Lab and Site Equipment.
• Prepare Valve Modules for test (Mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic tests).
• Adhere to KPI and project deliverables including / reviewing technical documents.
• Operation of forklift trucks, cranes and MEWPs within the facility (training can be provided)
• Be involved with / support Operational Testing of the Valves at the VTF.
• Manual tasks include Pipe fitting, mechanical build, busbar jointing, laying and checking fibre optics, hydraulic pressure tests, flow tests, performing electrical checks and tests, preparing equipment for test, etc.
• Ongoing development of 5S within the Labs area alongside general lean and continuous improvement activities.
• Possible short term site work may be required both within the UK and overseas.

Skills

Electrical testing

Test instrumentation

HV safety awareness

Electrical fault finding

COSHH & risk assessments

Maintenance

Teamwork

Education

ONC/HNC in Engineering

HVDC experience

Tools

Oscilloscopes

HV dividers

Multi-meters

Shunts/CTs

Power supplies

Telemetry

Job description

GE Vernova is seeking a practical, hands-on technician to support operation and maintenance of the High Voltage Test Facility and assist with IEC-based test campaigns. You will work across electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems, setting up HV circuits and contributing to test reports.

We value someone who is proactive, safety-conscious, and keen to develop skills in a globally recognised energy technology environment. Training for MEWP, forklift, and safety roles is provided.