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Commissioning Engineer
Job Posted: 5 hours ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands (County)
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Commissioning Service Engineer - HV/LV Switchgear
Travelling appointment role
Your Mission:
To perform installation, commissioning, modification and maintenance of electrical distribution equipment at UK and overseas locations. Travelling to various locations in UK & Overseas and work in flexible 24/7 cover in a rotating shift pattern.
Your Key Responsibilities:
* Supervise/perform the following activities (at UK, overseas and offshore locations) on switchgear, transformers and related equipment between the voltage range of 400v – 33kv.
* Off-loading of new panels, switchgear and transformers.
* Installation of new panels.
* Commissioning of Electrical Equipment.
* Wiring Modifications and Retrofit upgrades.
* Planned Maintenance – From visual to intrusive across our product range.
* Partial Discharge testing, thermal imaging, oil samples etc.
* Systems testing and fault diagnosis.
* Installation of EAA sensors and required hardware.
* Working in a safe environment - Perform site risk assessments and assist in producing method statements.
* Document test results and produce site work reports.
* Contribute to the formulation of offers for site activities.
* Assist with works tests when necessary.
* Contribute to customer training activities.
* Promote the Company’s service activities, identify and pursue business opportunities.
* Participate in the OnCall rota system to provide emergency support to our customers 24/7.
* Supervising personnel onsite which will include members of your own team and sub-contractors.
* Liaising with the installation/project managers.
Important Criteria for this role:
* Produce site reports/ test results within 2 working days of completing a contract.
* Complete time sheets, expenses on a weekly basis.
* Complete Health & Safety documentation on a weekly basis whilst in a supervisory role.
* Complete Method Statements & Risk assessments within timescales set.
* Complete installations & maintenance against agreed timescales.
Qualifications
About You:
Previous working experience of installation, commissioning, maintenance & repair of switchgear & associated plant.
Have experience of working alone and as part of a team at UK, overseas and offshore locations.
Be customer/results focused and demonstrate a ‘service’ disposition.
Be willing to work at nuclear, military and offshore locations.
Hold a full driving license.
Be well grounded in the principles & application of electrical safety from the risks associated with live HV networks.
Demonstrate appropriate underpinning knowledge in the form of academic qualifications (e.g. Degree/HNC) or relevant experience.
Good experience of High Voltage Testing (415v – 33kv systems), CT Magnetisation Curves and CT Primary Injection.
Experience of Relay Secondary Injection (Both electromechanical and solid state relays) and VT Primary Injection.
Experience of Control Circuit Wiring testing & modification and Mechanical/Electrical function testing of 415v – 33kv switchboards & networks.
At Schneider Electric, Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of our organisation, it's an integral part of our history, culture, and identity. We recognise that embracing diversity unlocks innovation and creativity and fosters collaboration. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our communities and the customers we serve. As a result, our teams are stronger to drive the company's future.
We are proudly participating in the Disability Confident Program offering support to people in the workplace who considers themselves living with a disability.
What we offer you:
Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme
28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays
Holiday Buy & Sell programme
Pension Scheme
Employee Share Ownership Programme
Various Health & Wellbeing Support Options
Gym Flex
Open Talent Market (internal mobility opportunities + access to mentors & projects globally)
Shopping & Dining Discounts, Learning Portal and much more.
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