HV Technician

Location

Ipswich, Suffolk | United Kingdom

Job description

Role Overview

The role of an HV Technician is an excellent opportunity to join our highly regarded and experienced team at this very exciting time as we expand and support the evolution of the UK’s decarbonised electricity sector.

As a key member of the asset management team, the HV Technician needs to be technically capable, commercially aware, ambitious and driven. They will seek to contribute to the fast growth and success of the company, whilst ensuring that the highest levels of HSE and asset performance are maintained. The role offers the opportunity for an engineer with the right capabilities to develop and widen their experience through operational management and project delivery of significant electrical power assets at the centre of the UK’s decarbonisation programme.

Location:  Candidates must be located within operational response distance (90 minutes) of Burstall Substation, Bramford (near Ipswich). Regular travel will also be required to Lowestoft Port.

Requirements

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Ensuring appropriate Health, Safety & Environmental compliance during all site activities
• Supervision of contractors and sub-contractors during site activities
• Maintaining a good working knowledge of the company’s Electrical Safety Rules
• Conducting planned and unplanned inspections of both offshore and onshore assets
• Supporting the development of the company’s asset and maintenance policy
• HV Switching as an Authorised Person. 
• Minor fault finding and electrical installation work
• Assisting in the development of contingency plans
• Weekly and monthly reporting to supervisor

A successful candidate will exemplify our Company Values:

• We are EXCELLENT at what we do
• We are COMMITTED and ensure we deliver
• We are CHALLENGING of the status quo
• We are SUPPORTIVE of each other 

Education and Work Experience:

• Have 5 years+ industry experience ideally in the UK electricity supply industry / offshore wind industry.
• Have a good understanding of health and safety legislation and how it relates to personal responsibilities.
• Have experience working with high voltage electrical system components, plant and equipment;
• Experienced supervisor of contractors and sub-contractors

Skills & Qualifications:

• Qualified to technician level in an electrical discipline (ONC / NVQ L3)
• Ability to hold operational authorisations enabling you to act as an Authorised / Competent person at the level required for the role;
• Demonstrate knowledge of safe working practices and risk assessment procedures IOSH/ NEBOSH;
• Have a good understanding of health and safety legislation and how it relates to personal responsibilities;
• Possession of GWO offshore certification, or capability to achieve certification including offshore medical (training will be provided)
• Be able to supervise contractors / sub-contractors;
• Be an excellent communicator with a customer focused approach;
• Be an effective team player;
• Be able to work with minimal supervision;
• Be focused on productivity and high standards of performance;
• Be able to work under pressure and in stressful situations

Benefits

• Generous Pension 
• 25 days annual leave plus public bank holidays (increasing to 30 days with long-service). Ability to buy additional annual leave.
• Inclusion within the company annual performance bonus scheme 
• SAP/AP Allowance
• Standby payments
• Private health insurance
• Company vehicle (ROLE DEPENDENT)
• Flexible working
• Cycle to work scheme
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption policies

Job tags

Salary