Commissioning Service Engineer - HV/LV Switchgear

Schneider Electric; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electric equipment company in the UK is seeking a Commissioning Service Engineer to perform installation, commissioning, and maintenance of electrical distribution equipment. The ideal candidate has experience with high voltage systems and is customer-focused. This role involves travel to various locations and working in a flexible 24/7 rotating shift pattern.

Qualifications

• Experience in installation, commissioning, maintenance, and repair of switchgear.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work at sensitive locations like nuclear and military sites.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, commissioning, and maintenance of electrical distribution equipment.
• Supervise activities on switchgear and transformers.
• Document test results and produce site work reports.

Skills

Installation, commissioning, maintenance of switchgear

Customer focus

High voltage testing

Electrical safety principles

Education

Degree/HNC in relevant field

Tools

Electrical distribution equipment

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Commissioning Service Engineer - HV/LV Switchgear

Location: London / South of England / Midlands - Travelling appointment role

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 Responsibilities

• Supervise/perform activities (at UK, overseas and offshore locations) on switchgear, transformers and related equipment between the voltage range of 400v - 33kv. Includes 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; 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; supervise personnel onsite including your own team and sub-contractors; liaise with installation/project managers.

Important Criteria

• Produce site reports/test results within 2 working days of completing a contract.
• Complete timesheets, 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.

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to inclusion and diversity and to providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere.