HV Technician 33kV Fitter/Jointer – Renewables

RES; United States; Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Phone and laptop

Contributory pension

Private health insurance

Training opportunities

Job summary

RES currently provides High Voltage Operations and Maintenance services to renewable energy assets. We are seeking an HV Technician (Fitter/Jointer/AP) ideally 33kV to grow and improve this service.

The role is site-based with some home/office flexibility and requires full UK driving licence and travelling to plants. Ideal candidates will be fully qualified 33kV Fitter/Jointer with experience installing, maintaining and repairing utility-scale renewable sites/equipment, and must be available for

Qualifications

• HV Safe Systems of Work.
• Knowledge of HV equipment and the ability to identify potential issues.
• Cable Jointing and termination up to 33kV.
• Equipment install up to 33kV.
• Strong approach to safe working practices.
• Able to install/maintain various types of HV plant/equipment.
• Able to joint and terminate cables up to 33kV.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good people skills.
• Ability to identify problems, conduct analysis and develop solutions.

Responsibilities

• Always adherence to health and safety requirements and help to maintain and improve safety standards.
• Achieve and maintain Competent Person status, ideally AP.
• Become fully conversant and make sure that all works are undertaken in accordance with the RES Electrical & Mechanical Safety Rules and Safety Rule Instructions.
• Undertaking planned inspection and maintenance of HV Equipment according to legal, technical, manufacturer and contractual requirements.
• Carry out Cable jointing or termination works as required up to 33kV.
• Installation of new equipment up to 33kV.
• Repair of equipment up to 33kV.
• Writing maintenance and inspection reports.
• Assist with troubleshooting and fault-finding on RES controlled plant/equipment.
• Assist with fault resolution in a timely manner.
• Keeping accurate maintenance records and compiling reports.
• Occasionally assisting with ground maintenance or mechanical work.
• Keeping in close communication with the O&M office.
• Reacting to emergencies, site outages and changing circumstances.
• Occasionally working away from home for training courses or to cover RES controlled sites in other geographical areas where required.
• Other duties commensurate with the role.

Job description

RES currently provides High Voltage Operations and Maintenance services to renewable energy assets. We are seeking an HV Technician (Fitter/Jointer/AP) ideally 33kV to grow and improve this service.

The role is site-based with some home/office flexibility and requires full UK driving licence and travelling to plants. Ideal candidates will be fully qualified 33kV Fitter/Jointer with experience installing, maintaining and repairing utility-scale renewable sites/equipment, and must be available for