Utilities Operations Engineer - High Voltage AP (SAP)

AWE; Reading; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Utilities Operations Engineer to oversee the safe operation and maintenance of electrical systems. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £50,000 and a unique 9-day working fortnight. The ideal candidate will possess relevant electrical qualifications and experience in high voltage operations. This position involves on-site work at AWE in Aldermaston/Burghfield.

Benefits

9-day working fortnight

Market leading contributory pension scheme

Family friendly policies

Professional Career Development funding

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance (4 x annual salary)

Discounts on everyday spending

Special Leave Policy

Qualifications

• Hold Authorised Person appointments and undertake work activities within appointed area.
• Experience operating high voltage switchgear.

Responsibilities

• Produce and review switching schedules for HV/LV Network operations.
• Issue and receive safety documentation.
• Manage contractual works and provide direction to staff.

Skills

Experienced electrician

Ability to manage workload

Calm under pressure

Education

Technician Apprenticeship or ONC/NVQ

Job description

Utilities Operations Engineer - High Voltage AP (SAP)

Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.

Package: Up to £50,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)

Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application.

Let us introduce the role

As a Utilities Operations Engineer, you will be responsible for the safe operation, maintenance and contractor works activities within the bounds of your appointed Electrical Network delivery area. You will hold Authorised Person appointments and undertake work activities within your appointed area.

Key Responsibilities as part of your day-to-day role:

• Produce, and review switching schedules / safety programs, for switching operations on a HV/LV Network
• Issue and receive safety documentation (e.g. - Permit to work, Certificate of isolation, Sanction for test, Limitation of access certificates, Outage requests etc.)
• Keep records of all switching operations and documents within the Electrical Distribution Operations Record (EDOR).
• To be responsible for matters of electrical safety within your appointed area.
• Provide direction when managing works by other staff or contractors.
• Undertake the safe operation, maintenance, and management of electrical equipment under your control.
• To expedite notification of Network failures to the relevant Operations Manager / Network Manager and keep stakeholders informed.
• To undertake the role of Authorised Person within boundaries of appointment for the role.
• To maintain oversight and operations within your area of responsibility.
• To deputise for the Operations Manager when requested and to act in the best interest of AWE.
• Prepare, assess, review and provide instruction against Safe Systems of Work for the Network within the boundaries of responsibility.
• Undertake the role of Work Supervisory Officer.

We do need you to have the following:

• Technician Apprenticeship or ONC/NVQ with suitable additional experience.
• A background as an experienced electrician

We'd like you to have experience in some of the following:

• Experience operating high voltage switchgear.
• Engineering capability across relevant networks, comprising a range of infrastructure facilities and associated plant and equipment.
• Delivery of Utilities engineering intelligence for relevant networks.
• Experience in utility / building service delivery over a large portfolio of buildings.
• Delivery of engineering services across the life of an asset.

You'll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own workload. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines.

Some reasons we think you'll love it here:

AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
• Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
• Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
• Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
• Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.

The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.

Important things you need to know:

• You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV.
• We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process.
• Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.

Due to the classified nature of the work involved, it is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Aldermaston / Burghfield.

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