Senior HV Test & Commissioning Technician

Proactive Global; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Global is seeking an experienced High Voltage Electrical Test & Commissioning Technician to join its Stoke-on-Trent team. The role covers installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance of high-voltage equipment and power conversion systems.

You will work with converters, transformers and control systems, ensuring safe operation and compliance with ISO quality requirements, safety standards and site procedures.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems or a related discipline.
• Proven practical experience working with high-voltage electrical systems and associated equipment.
• Strong understanding of high-voltage safety procedures, including electrical isolation, switching and lockout/tagout practices.
• Ability to read, interpret and work from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and technical manuals.
• Experience working within a regulated engineering, electrical installation, testing or manufacturing environment.
• Competence in electrical fault finding, diagnostics and the use of appropriate test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, commission and maintain high-voltage electrical equipment, including converters, transformers, electrical filters and control systems.
• Carry out routine inspections, functional testing and maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability and operational performance.
• Perform electrical diagnostics and fault-finding activities using specialist test equipment, measurement instruments and technical documentation.
• Investigate equipment faults, identify underlying causes and support the implementation of effective corrective actions.
• Assist with operational testing, system monitoring and control activities to verify equipment performance against required specifications.
• Support the configuration, testing and validation of electrical systems following installation, maintenance or modification.

Skills

HV electrical systems

Electrical fault finding

Schematic reading

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems

Tools

Test equipment

Electrical testing tools

Job description

Proactive Global is seeking an experienced High Voltage Electrical Test & Commissioning Technician to join its Stoke-on-Trent team. The role covers installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance of high-voltage equipment and power conversion systems.

You will work with converters, transformers and control systems, ensuring safe operation and compliance with ISO quality requirements, safety standards and site procedures.