O&M Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle

Benefits

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking an experienced O&M Engineer for onshore wind assets across the UK, based in North England & Scotland with hybrid field-based duties. Competitive salary plus vehicle and benefits.

The role covers operation, maintenance, testing and switching of HV systems up to 132kV, supporting a growing portfolio across energy projects. Previous SAP status and HV switching experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Current or previous Senior Authorised Person (SAP) status required.
• Experience operating HV electrical systems up to 33kV or higher.
• Experience carrying out HV switching, isolation and earthing activities.
• Strong understanding of protection systems, substations, transformers and HV equipment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and oversee HV switching operations up to 132kV.
• Issue safety documentation and ensure compliance with safety rules and procedures.
• Perform planned, preventative and reactive maintenance on HV/LV equipment.
• Manage fault finding, diagnostics, repairs and outage responses.
• Produce RAMS, technical reports and work packages.

Skills

Senior SAP status

HV systems 33kV+

HV switching

Protection systems

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!