Commissioning Service Engineer - HV/LV Switchgear

Schneider Electric; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation company in the UK is seeking a Commissioning Service Engineer for HV/LV Switchgear. The role involves installation, commissioning, and maintenance of electrical equipment, requiring travel across the UK and overseas. Ideal candidates will have experience with switchgear, possess a strong understanding of electrical safety, and be customer-focused. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including a pension scheme and well-being support.

Benefits

Competitive salary

28 days annual leave

Employee Share Ownership Programme

Health & wellbeing support

Gym flexibility

Qualifications

• Experience in installation, commissioning, maintenance & repair of switchgear.
• Strong grounding in electrical safety for live HV networks.
• Willingness to travel for work, including offshore and military locations.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation and commissioning of electrical distribution equipment.
• Supervise personnel onsite including sub-contractors.
• Conduct site risk assessments and assist with method statements.

Skills

Installation and commissioning of switchgear

Customer-focused service

Electrical safety knowledge

High Voltage Testing (415 V - 33 kV)

Education

Degree/HNC or relevant experience

Tools

Control Circuit Wiring testing

Job description

Job Details

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 Key Responsibilities

• Supervise/perform activities (at UK, overseas and offshore locations) on switchgear, transformers and related equipment between 400 V and 33 kV.
• 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 product range.
• Partial discharge testing, thermal imaging, oil sampling, etc.
• Systems testing and fault diagnosis.
• Installation of EAA sensors and required hardware.
• Site risk assessments and assisting in producing method statements.
• Document test results and produce site work reports.
• Contribute to formulation of offers for site activities.
• Assist with works tests when necessary.
• Contribute to customer training activities.
• Promote the company’s service activities and pursue business opportunities.
• Participate in the OnCall rota to provide emergency support 24/7.
• Supervise personnel onsite, including 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 and expenses on a weekly basis.
• Complete Health & Safety documentation weekly in supervisory role.
• Complete Method Statements & Risk Assessments within specified timescales.
• Complete installations & maintenance against agreed timescales.

About You

• Experience in installation, commissioning, maintenance & repair of switchgear and associated plant.
• Experience of working alone and as part of a team at UK, overseas and offshore locations.
• Customer/results focused with a service orientation.
• Willing to work at nuclear, military and offshore locations.
• Full driving license.
• Strong grounding in electrical safety for live HV networks.
• Academic qualifications (e.g., Degree/HNC) or relevant experience.
• Experience of High Voltage Testing (415 V - 33 kV systems), CT Magnetisation Curves and CT Primary Injection.
• Experience of Relay Secondary Injection (electromechanical and solid state relays) and VT Primary Injection.
• Experience of Control Circuit Wiring testing & modification and Mechanical/Electrical function testing of 415 V - 33 kV switchboards & networks.

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What we offer

Competitive salary and bonus, 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, holiday buy & sell, pension scheme, Employee Share Ownership Programme, health & wellbeing support options, gym flexibility, internal mobility opportunities and access to mentors & projects globally, shopping and dining discounts, learning portal and more.

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Company values

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Company metrics

€36 billion global revenue, 13% organic growth, 150,000+ employees in 100+ countries, #1 on the Global 100 World’s most sustainable corporations.

Equal opportunity statement

Schneider Electric is committed to equal opportunity employment and ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace. We uphold ethics and compliance and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Job location tags

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Project Management and Customer Service
• Industries: Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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