Switchgear Engineer

CV-Library • Other • Other • 1d ago

The client is looking to hire a Switchgear Engineer with HV/LV experience to work on a very prestigious contract. You will be given an array of progression opportunities geared towards making you a technical expert within their industry.

The successful engineer will have previous experience in a Service Engineer role in Electrical Engineering. You will have excellent electrical fault finding and rectifications skills, good commercial awareness skills to provide top level customer service and technical support.

Duties & Responsibilities of a Switchgear Engineer:

Composing and issuing of site specific Method Statements and Risk Assessments.
Carrying out of maintenance to manufacturers recommendations, current guidelines and BGSS procedures.
Completion of test sheets on PDA
Approving of typed reports prior to issuing.
Creating site specific remedial action lists and sourcing parts as required for inclusion in a quotation.
Assuming position of responsibility on HV Department projects.
Carry out diagnostic checks in order to diagnose faults and rectify as necessary.
Ensure all resources allocated are safely and securely stored while in possession and ensure that returned in a reasonable and appropriate timescale
Carrying out site visits as and when requested by the Department Manager
Conduct self in a manner, which maintains and enhances working relationship with customer and were possible, capitalise on any networking opportunities to promote the Company and its services.
Complete all paperwork such as time sheets and expense claims in a timely and accurate manner.
Ensure that issues and risks are escalated to Management to allow adequate investigation and resolution.
Ensure that all actions are considerate and compliant with the quality standards, health and safety standards and Company standards.
Observe and demonstrate behaviours in line with the core values of the Company.
Approach situations with a responsible, tenacious and accountable attitude

Skills and Qualifications for a Switchgear Engineer:

18th Edition 2391 Inspection & Testing
City & Guilds ONC, BTEC ONC, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
Proven record of relevant employment history
Strong electrical background
Working knowledge of High Voltage and Low Voltage electrical distribution networks up to and including 11KV
Sound technical and testing knowledge of electro/mechanical and electronic protection devices