Job Description

Role - Commissioning Engineer

We're looking for an experienced commissioning engineer to work on projects ranging from 433v through to 33kV. The role will involve commission testing of switchgear, protection relays, CT's, VT's and cabling etc up to 33kV alongside all testing required for the adoption of switchgear and cabling by any host DNO/client. The candidate will be required to maintain, install and modify Switchgear. and be able to read wiring diagrams. They must have some experience in working in electrical substations. As the commissioning engineer, you would be expected to lead the job, be the customers first point of contact and be able to provide technical assistance.

Key responsibilities

Be able to carry out the following testing :

- Insulation resistance cables

- D.C. pressure and VLF testing cables

- Insulation resistance testing of switchgear and transformers

- A.C. flash testing of switchgear up to and over 3.3kV

- A.C. flash testing of transformers

- Ductor testing of switchgear and busbars

- Understanding Wiring and schematic diagrams

Be able to carry out the commissioning of:

- Primary injection testing CTs and VTs

- ACBs VCBs OCBs & GCBs

- Magnetisation curve testing

- G59 testing

- Scheme testing and fault finding

- Battery discharge testing

- Over current and earth fault relay testing

- Primary injection testing

- Differential protection

- Unit protection

- Transformer protection

- Distance protection

- Motor protection

- REF

Skills and qualifications

Essential

- Full driving licence

- Excellent organisational and communication skills

- Proven attention to detail

- Leadership skills

- Good customer relations

Desirable

- Electrical engineering experience

- Self-motivated with total commitment to deadlines

- MS Office inc. Word, Excel and PowerPoint

- Emergency First Aid Training

- ECS-CSCS

- CCNSG Contractors safety passport

- Have familiarity working within a HV Substation in a live environment

In return

As well as a competitive and attractive salary - proportionate to the knowledge and experience of the candidate - we offer the following additional benefits:

- Permanent contract and a rewarding career

- Ongoing professional development and training

- Pension contribution

- Fully expensed company vehicle and fuel card

- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

How to apply

If you feel you possess the above skills, qualifications and attributes, and would like a confidential discussion with us, please call us or send your CV. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 40,100.00-50,100.00 per year

Additional pay:

Performance bonus
Benefits:

Discounted or free food Free parking
Schedule:

10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Overtime Weekend availability
Work Location: On the road