Plant Maintenance Fitter/Electrician

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited; Craigavon; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

NIE Networks in Craigavon is seeking Plant Maintenance Electricians / Fitters to secure ongoing maintenance and refurbishment of transmission and distribution substations. You will work on switchgear, transformers, and related equipment, performing carry out construction activities and substation inspections as needed.

The role requires participation in a standby rota and travel across Northern Ireland. The successful candidate will have an electrical maintenance background, hold NVQ Level 3

Qualifications

• Qualified electrician with relevant electrical maintenance experience.
• Ability to interpret electrical diagrams and schematics.
• Strong commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, refurbishment, construction and decommissioning of equipment in transmission and distribution substations.
• Inspect and service switchgear and transformers operating from 230 V to 275,000 V.
• Perform basic electrical installations and monitor equipment health.
• Contribute to the standby rota as required.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation

Tools

Test equipment

Multimeter

Insulation tester

Job description

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks (NIE Networks) is the owner of the electricity transmission and distribution networks in Northern Ireland, transporting electricity to approximately 966,000 customers, including homes, businesses, and farms. While owned by ESB, NIE Networks operates as an independent organisation with its own Board and management team and is regulated separately by the Utility Regulator for Northern Ireland

We are delighted to offer excellent opportunities for Plant Maintenance Electricians / Fitters to join NIE Networks in our South Region (Craigavon), with travel required throughout Northern Ireland as business needs dictate. Successful applicants will also be required to participate in a standby rota.

The primary purpose of the role is to carry out the maintenance, refurbishment, construction and decommissioning of equipment within transmission and distribution substations, together with associated street furniture.

Maintenance and refurbishment activities will include working on a wide range of switchgear and transformers, undertaking basic electrical installations, and carrying out substation inspections on equipment operating at voltages ranging from 230 volts to 275,000 volts.

Construction activities will involve the installation of ground-mounted equipment, steel structures and high-level structure-mounted equipment, as well as cable sealing ends, switchgear, transformers, busbars, relay and control panels, and associated substation equipment operating at voltages of up to 275,000 volts.