Job Description
Job Title: Substation Commissioning Technician/Fitter
Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
About the Role
SEARCH are currently recruiting for Commissioning Technicians/Fitters - Substations to join a Power Transmission & Distribution business in the UK.
Reporting to the Commissioning Manager, you will be working on a variety of projects throughout the UK. These will vary between new transformer projects of circa GBP2million, up to new build substations of circa GBP80million. All applicants must have previous experience with substation installation up to 400Kv.
What you'll be doing
High voltage substation installations and support the commissioning engineer with basic commissioning duties in accordance with standard company procedures and Quality Assurance procedures and Work Instructions.
Ensure that all installations, inspections and basic testing are carried out with due regard to all current National/International Standards & Legislation and Contract Specification scope of works.
Visual inspections and assessments of primary plant.
Working with high regard to Health & Safety, CDM Regulations and Environmental Procedures via the understanding of Risk Assessments/Method Statements as necessary to fulfil the Company's obligations.
Working near or adjacent to live high voltage equipment under the appropriate safety documentation.
Liaise with the Commissioning Engineer, Project Manager, Client and any relevant project department as necessary during all phases of the installation/commissioning program.
Ensure that all resulting installation/commissioning documentation is fully completed and countersigned by commissioning engineer in line with Company procedures prior to project audits and first energisation.
Assist with the production of emergency return to service procedures.
Mobilisation throughout the UK to carry out the company's commissioning duties.
Requires flexibility to travel and weekend working.
Who We're looking for
Minimum of a ONC in Electrical/Electronic or Mechanical Engineering with at least of 2 years' experience in hands on substation installation, and or basic commissioning, of High Voltage Substations up to 400kV.
Excellent communication skills, ability to build rapport quickly and develop long-term relationships with all stakeholder groups.
Working knowledge of high voltage substation primary, secondary and auxiliary equipment.
A good understanding of safe systems of work in high voltage substations.
Experience in basic fault finding.
Good understanding of technical diagrams and drawings.
Mentoring and training colleauges.
Safety Authorisations for National Grid and or SSE would be a distinct advantage
This role requires a full Driving Licence
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
