Commissioning Service Engineer - HV/LV Switchgear - Solvex Consulting Limited T/A Solvex Solutions : Job Details

Job Title: Commissioning Service Engineer

Location - Leeds / Birmingham

Your Mission:

To perform installation, commissioning, modification and maintenance of electrical distribution equipment in the UK and overseas locations. Travelling to various locations in the UK & Overseas and work in flexible 24/7 cover in a rotating shift pattern.

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 On Call rota system to provide emergency support to our customers 24/7.
• Supervising personnel on-site which will include members of your own team and subcontractors.
• 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.

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 Magnetization 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.

What we offer you:

• Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme
• 28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays, Holiday Buy & Sell program
• Pension Scheme, Employee Share Ownership Program, 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.