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Posted 1 week ago
Electrical Shift Technician (Permanent)
Deploy Recruitment Group
📍 Birmingham
Job description
Exciting opportunity for Electrical Technicians in the Midlands with experience of high voltage (HV, 11kV / 33kV) testing and maintenance to become a Senior Authorised Person for private networks.
Working for an industry-leading organisation with a tremendous reputation for providing superb training and development to its employees, the role will involve:
Carrying out the inspection and maintenance (reactive and planned) of HV and LV equipment up to 132kV, Equipment will include switchgear, transformers, ring main units, busbars, circuit breakers and protection systems
Plan, carry out and supervise HV switching schedules, ensuring compliance with Company Safety Rules
Manage fault location and response, diagnosis and repair
Provide quotations for works, work packages and plans, job instructions and RAMS
Coordinate the work of Electrical Technicians, supervising junior staff
Work with clients and other stakeholders to make sure project aims, deliverables and deadlines are met
After gaining the appropriate authorisation, carry out HV switching and isolations
Ensure electrical system safety - issue safety documentation in accordance with safety rules and operational procedures
Test electrical installations, create test reports
Ensure all projects are conducted to the highest standards of quality and safety
Requirements:
Qualification in Electrical Engineering
Driving licence
Previous experience working with HV electrical systems, ideally from a maintenance perspective
Supervisory experience and strong communications skills
Current or previous HV Authorised Person (AP) or Senior Authorised Person (SAP) status
This is a brilliant opportunity for someone wishing to become a Senior Authorised Person in the HV industry.
Apply to Andrew Snelgrove at Deploy.
~ salary based on skills and experience required for the role