Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a global leader in the renewable energy landscape to recruit for a High Voltage Control Engineer to work across the UK and Ireland.
The HV Maintenance Technician role comes with a starting salary of up to £45,000 plus bonus scheme and pension scheme including salary sacrifice.
If you’re Electrically qualified and you are looking to work for an organisation that offers a great team working environment and career progression opportunities, then upload your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties
Reporting to the HV Operations Manager
you will:
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Performing commissioning and testing of High Voltage and Low Voltage electrical equipment including transformers, switchgear and cables.
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Electrical testing, inspection and fault finding.
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Carrying out maintenance to High Voltage and Low Voltage equipment.
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Managing and authorising permits for High Voltage switching and isolations.
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Changing High Voltage components like switchgear and transformers where required.
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Write risk assessments, method statements and other documentations.
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Adhere to health and safety standards at all times.
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
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Strong understanding of HV Electrical Networks, HV and LV protection systems and able to program protection relays.
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Is SAP (Senior Authorised Person)
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Aware and adheres to UK electrical regulations and standards.
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Competent in installing HV and LV equipment, cable jointing and terminations.
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Able to write reports, risk assessments, method statements and other reports.
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Experienced in electrical fault finding and relay interrogation.
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Qualified to HND/HNC standards in Electrical Engineering, Testing and Inspection, Installation or other electrically biased course.
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Experienced in Electrical Commissioning, especially commissioning High Voltage components and equipment.
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A Full UK Driving Licence is essential due to the travelling and often rural nature of the role.
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Ideally holding relevant health and safety certifications.
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Able to use MS office packages and competent at using computers.
Personal skills
The HV Maintenance Technician role would suit someone who is:
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Able to work as part of a team.
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Able to work at heights.
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Able and willing to travel across the UK and Ireland with overnight stays(during the week).
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A good communicator and comfortable working with other partners, customers, DNOs etc.
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Keen to learn new skills, obtain new certifications or training.
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Able to write reports and other documents where needed.
Salary and benefits of the HV Maintenance Technician role
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Basic salary of up to £45,000
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Annual bonus, and overtime x1.5
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Work vehicle access
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33 days annual leave, bank holidays in lieu
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Pension
