Site Services Supervisor

Brush Transformers; Blackwood; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the power sector is looking for a Site Technician Supervisor to support their growing projects. This role encompasses both office-based responsibilities, such as project planning and risk assessments, as well as fieldwork, focusing on mechanical and electrical maintenance of switchgear. Ideal candidates possess a strong electrical or mechanical background, proven experience in DNO HV systems, and effective client interaction skills.

Qualifications

• Strong electrical or mechanical background, with apprenticeship or HNC qualification.
• Proven experience working on DNO HV systems and substations.
• Extensive experience with a range of HV/HV switchgear installations.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance, repairs, and installation of BRUSH Switchgear.
• Lead site interactions with customers when required.
• Supervise and train team members on-site.

Skills

Electrical background

Mechanical background

Client interaction

Project planning

Education

Apprenticeship or HNC qualification

Job description

About The Role

Working within the Site Services Department, the role of Site Technician Supervisor involves splitting responsibilities between two key disciplines:

1. Office-based support for the Site Services Manager, including project planning, arranging training and customer/DNO authorisations, completing risk assessments and method statements, and handling non-conformance reviews.
2. Field-based senior technician duties, focusing on the mechanical and electrical maintenance and installation of BRUSH Switchgear across the UK, ensuring compliance with standards and specifications, and leading client interactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Site Services Manager.
• Lead site interactions with customers when required.
• Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance, repairs, and installation of BRUSH Switchgear.
• Investigate quality issues or switchgear failures on-site.
• Manage safety documentation for work on isolated and earthed switchgear.
• Carry out HV pressure testing.
• Uphold company values and commitments.
• Advise clients on technical issues.
• Provide detailed reports on technical issues encountered.
• Perform SF6 Gassing works.
• Interpret BRUSH engineering drawings.
• Supervise and train team members on-site.
• Conduct site safety audits.
• Manage PPE requirements and training for field technicians.
• Oversee DNO authorisations for field technicians.
• Support investigation and resolution of NCRs.
• Provide technical support for live projects and inquiries via phone and virtual meetings.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience & Skills

• Strong electrical or mechanical background, with apprenticeship or HNC qualification.
• Proven experience working on DNO HV systems and substations.
• Extensive experience with a range of HV/HV switchgear installations.
• Holder of DNO-authorised safety documents.

About The Organisation

BRUSH Switchgear offers agile engineering solutions, including consultancy, design, project management, and innovative products for various projects. We are a trusted partner for power generation and distribution network operators, supporting the global move towards net-zero and future-proof infrastructure.