LV / HV M&E Technician

EQUANS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy services provider in the UK is seeking an LV / HV M&E Technician. The role involves the operation and maintenance of energy generation systems, management of distribution systems, and compliance with safety protocols. Candidates should have electrical qualifications and be willing to undertake additional training. The company values diversity and offers various employee benefits, including annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Life Cover equivalent to 2x times annual salary

Employee discount shopping schemes

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

Corporate social responsibility days

Learning opportunities and professional qualifications

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake LV/HV AP accreditation training.
• Experience with large boiler plants is ideal.
• Ability to write and apply risk assessments and method statements.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain onsite generating plants.
• Complete timely closure of PPMs and reactive jobs.
• Issue Permits to Work.

Skills

Operation and maintenance of HTHW boilers

Electrical qualifications

Management of LV/HV distribution systems

Fault-finding skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Practical skills

Education

C&G Electrical Theory & Installation

C&G Test & Inspection 2391

Job description

Job Overview

Equans Embedded Energy operates multiple customer sites with large-scale embedded energy capacity across the UK, providing specialist management of onsite generation for industrial processes and the ability to export to the Grid. We combine multiple technologies to meet our customers' specific needs, and provide design, build, operate and maintenance services. Our skills and expertise can help industrial businesses to achieve their carbon reduction goals. We are experts in many technologies, including combined heat and power (CHP), biomass, and energy from waste. By locating generation on customers' sites we provide our customers with industry leading safety management, reduced energy costs and carbon footprint and assured energy security for their operational needs.

Key Activities

• Operation and maintenance of HTHW boilers and 11kV electrical generating plant
• Mechanical maintenance of pumps, valves, water systems
• Management of LV/HV distribution systems and safety document control systems
• Use of IT monitoring systems
• Electrical qualifications required
• Willingness to undertake LV/HV AP accreditation training
• Adhere to Permit to Work System
• Maintain health and safety documentation
• Timely closure of PPMs and reactive jobs
• Understand supply contracts
• Write and apply risk assessments and method statements
• Issue Permits to Work
• C&G Electrical Theory & Installation
• C&G Test & Inspection 2391
• Fault-finding and practical skills
• Electrical generation (essential)
• Large boiler plant
• Pump/valve overhaul (ideal)
• Confined spaces (ideal or willing to train)
• LV/HV systems (essential)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CAFM systems

Company Introduction

Join Equans, a leading energies and services contractor and a proud member of the global industrial group, Bouygues. With a rich history of excellence in designing, constructing, and maintaining buildings and critical infrastructure worldwide, we are now offering an exciting new opportunity for a LV / HV M&E Technician. EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros. In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services - with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables. EQUANS' 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live. EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.

Equality & Diversity

As part of a positive action drive to address under-representation in senior management positions, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010. In support of our positive action measures, we will consider applications that do not meet all the technical requirements if candidates can demonstrate how transferable skills will enable them to successfully deliver the remit of the role in an environment which promotes a flexible working culture. At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.

How to Apply

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Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 2x times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme