Commissioning Engineer (High Voltage)

Requirement: Contracts Manager (High Voltage)

Location: East England

Package: £58,000 - £90,000 (DOE) + 25 days' annual leave plus 8 days' bank holiday. Pensionscheme. Life Assurance. Private. health care. Company car and fuel card

I am looking to speak with a Commissioning Engineer you will be part of our substation build team working on UKPN's 11kV, 33kV & 132kV Distribution Network. You role will be to Test and Commission High Voltage Plant and apparatus onto the live distribution network integrating with existing protection schemes

Work Overview

Provide technical support for the project teams

Where required attend Client progress meetings, pre-start meetings and client audits.

Encourage and integrate innovation and cost-effective working methods across the contracts

Identify and resolve design issues raised on site and conform to Distribution Network Operator standards

Provide technical support for projects at a concept stage to ensure robust, cost effective build solutions.

Produce detailed Commissioning Plans

Test and Commission High Voltage plant and apparatus on the 11kV, 33kV and 132kV networks

Testing and Commissioning of Alarm and Control installations

Review and, if required, correct scheme provided drawings

Safely put people to work that may be under their charge

Ensure all plant and equipment is tested and commissioned to current legislation.

Support and mentor other members of the team to enhance their technical knowledge

Skills & Experience

Track record of Testing and Commissioning on and around the High Voltage distribution network

Sound understanding of engineering policy, procedure and legislation in addition to sound decision making skills.

The ability to communicate and engage with internal and external stakeholders.

Knowledge of current legislation relating to Health, Safety and Environment.

Ability to work within a team environment including clients, designers and site project staff

Qualified to HNC / Degree Level in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Candidates with other recognised qualifications will be considered if they can demonstrate they have worked in a similar environment