Rising Distribution Engineer in Training

Guernsey Electricity Limited; St Peter Port; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Guernsey Electricity Limited seeks a Trainee Distribution Engineer to perform distribution operational engineering across fault restoration, maintenance and asset replacement projects. You will work in varied settings, including on-site and on roadways, with a focus on reliability and safety.

Progress toward becoming a Distribution Engineer while supporting HV switching initiatives and asset data management.

Qualifications

• Progress toward a formal safety qualification (IOSH/NEBOSH).
• Experience with distribution systems.
• Ability to communicate and manage people effectively.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fault finding, investigation, repairs and modifications to the conveyance and supply systems to ensure reliability of all equipment
• Arrange and carry out distribution maintenance activities
• Delivers asset replacement projects on the distribution network
• Working towards becoming a full Distribution Engineer
• To undertake system related projects, including managing project work on the power station site and on the distribution system, to improve reliability and efficiency of supply and in accordance with the appropriate industry standards
• Working towards carrying out High and Medium voltage switching and make safe apparatus for the issue and cancelling of safety documents
• Check details on site of new and existing substations and input data into the plant database for the purpose of maintaining accurate records of plant assets
• Communicate with developers, contractors, local authorities, and legal professionals for the purpose of projects, outages and road works
• Has a high level of Health & Safety responsibility and works within the company’s Health and Safety policies and procedures, also supervises and coaches on-site staff in Health and Safety matters
• Participate in a compulsory formal standby rota
• Demonstrate the core values and behaviours of Guernsey Electricity Limited

Skills

Electrical systems

HV switching

Safety training

People management

Communication skills

Education

HNC/HND in electrical & electronics

IOSH/NEBOSH safety qualification

Job description

Guernsey Electricity Limited seeks a Trainee Distribution Engineer to perform distribution operational engineering across fault restoration, maintenance and asset replacement projects. You will work in varied settings, including on-site and on roadways, with a focus on reliability and safety.

Progress toward becoming a Distribution Engineer while supporting HV switching initiatives and asset data management.