O&M Engineer

Matchtech Group; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle

Benefits package

Job summary

Matchtech Group currently seeks an experienced O&M Engineer for onshore wind projects across the UK. The role combines field-based fieldwork with a hybrid working pattern in North England and Scotland, focusing on high voltage systems up to 132kV and related infrastructure.

You will plan and execute HV switching, ensure safety documentation, perform preventative and reactive maintenance, and support project delivery while mentoring junior engineers and liaising with clients.

Qualifications

• SAP status or similar senior HV qualification.
• Experience operating HV systems up to 132kV.
• Experience performing HV switching, isolation and earthing.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee HV switching up to 132kV.
• Produce RAMS and work packages.
• Conduct maintenance and testing on HV/LV equipment.
• Coordinate technicians and contractors on site.
• Mentor junior engineers and support project delivery.

Skills

Senior SAP

HV switching

HV equipment

Team mentoring

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Job description

O&M Engineer (Onshore wind)

UK - North England & Scotland (Hybrid Field-Based) Competitive Salary + Vehicle + Benefits

Basic: 40-50k

OTE: 20k-30k (Call out, bonus, overtime, door to door pay)

Are you an experienced O&M Engineer looking for an opportunity to work across critical renewable energy and power infrastructure assets?

We're seeking an experienced HV professional to take ownership of the operation, maintenance, testing, and switching of HV electrical systems up to 132kV, supporting a growing portfolio of energy projects across the UK.

The Role:

As an O&M engineer , you'll play a key role in maintaining the safe and reliable operation of high-voltage electrical networks and associated infrastructure.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning, executing and overseeing HV switching operations up to 132kV.
• Issuing safety documentation and ensuring compliance with company safety rules and operational procedures.
• Performing scheduled, preventative and reactive maintenance on HV/LV equipment.
• Managing fault finding, diagnostics, repairs and outage response activities.
• Producing technical reports, remedial work quotations, RAMS and work packages.
• Testing electrical installations and analysing results.
• Coordinating technicians and contractors on site.
• Supervising, mentoring and assessing junior engineers.
• Managing project resources and supporting project delivery.
• Liaising with clients and stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
• Ensuring all work is completed in line with industry regulations, safety standards and company QMS requirements.

About You

We're keen to speak with candidates who have:

• Current or Previous Senior Authorised Person (SAP) status
• Experience operating and maintaining HV electrical systems up to at least 33kV
• Experience carrying out HV switching, isolation and earthing activities
• Strong understanding of protection systems, substations, transformers, switchgear and associated HV equipment

Electrical fault-finding and testing experience including:

• Insulation Resistance (IR)
• Continuity Testing
• VLF Testing
• Ductor Testing
• Pressure Testing

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Desirable

• Experience working within renewable energy environments, particularly onshore wind.
• GWO certifications.
• Emergency First Aid qualification.
• ECS/CSCS card.
• Experience working on private networks and substations up to 132kV.

There is no sponsorship available for this role! Applicants must have the right to work in the UK now and in the future!