Utilities Operations Engineer - High Voltage AP (SAP)

AWE Plc; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm near Reading is seeking a Utilities Operations Engineer to manage safe operations of electrical networks. The ideal candidate has relevant electrical qualifications, experience in high voltage systems, and strong management skills. This full-time role offers a 9-day working fortnight, a competitive salary up to £50,000, and excellent benefits including a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

9-day working fortnight

Market leading contributory pension scheme

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an electrician.
• Ability to work calmly in a dynamic environment.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure electrical safety within your area.
• Review safety programs for switching operations.
• Manage works by other staff or contractors.

Skills

Electrical safety management

High Voltage operations

Work supervision

Record-keeping

Flexible working management

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

• 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.

Requirements

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

Desirable Experience

• 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.

Benefits

AWE has a 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.

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.

AWE is an equal opportunities employer.