LV/MV Commissioning Engineer

Company:  Vantage Consulting
Location: Cambridge
Closing Date: 26/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

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.



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.

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