Substation Electrician

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Reports To: PICW (Person In Charge of Work)

ABOUT US

'Engineering excellence through proficiency.'

Energoinvest ReachActive provides specialist engineering services across the power, multi-utility and building services sectors within the UK and Ireland. We are a forward thinking and innovative contractor adept at recognising business opportunity, identifying gaps in the market and delivering total solutions that meet the needs and exceed all expectations of our clients.

Energoinvest ReachActive provides its clients with a single source of specialist project resources and services. This approach has led to its five complementary divisions, which provide an unrivalled breadth & depth of engineering services.

Energoinvest ReachActive continuously evaluate performance against our STRIVE values.

ROLE PROFILE:

Working on 33kV up to 400kV Substations on Assets Replacement and Maintenance related works

Perform duties under the instructions issued by the PICW (Person In Charge of Work)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Installation of electrical infrastructure which includes, transformers, switchgear and cables
• Perform routine maintenance and repair substation electrical equipment including circuit breakers, power transformers, etc.
• Testing for loss of voltage before starting the work.
• Perform replacing old and erecting new switchgear, splicing and terminating conductors and cable installation works to client specifications.
• Fitting and removing local earths with the instruction given by the PICW
• Repairing electrical faults on transformers, Switchgear, power cables and other elements under the direction of PICW

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

ESSENTIAL:

• Experienced in the power industry on LV/MV/HV Networks
• Proven experience within a similar role on major projects
• Experience in using hand tools in proper manner
• Have the ability to carry out work instructions issued by the line manager
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Good problem solving abilities
• Knowledge of hazards involved with working on and around energized electrical systems (lines and equipment/high and low voltage)
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing
• Skill in performing various connections, configurations, procedures and phasing of circuits to transformers, breakers and disconnects
• Ability to perform strenuous work in all types of weather conditions

DESIRED:

• Electrical Testing and Verification of Electrical Installations (Qualified Certifier) Course
• Registered Electrical Contractor with Safe Electric
• Portable Appliance Testing Course
• City & Guilds 9848-51 Certificate in High Voltage Operational Safety or a High Voltage Safety Awareness

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING:

• Electrical Engineering NVQ/Diploma
• Safe Pass
• First Aid Certificate
• MEWP Certificate
• Current Full & Valid Irish Driving License

N.B. It should also be noted that the above list of principal duties is not necessarily a complete statement of duties and should be considered as for guidance only.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The role will require you to travel to sites across Ireland with occasional overnight stays, as and when required.

Due to the nature of our works, there may be a requirement for to cover out of hours works i.e., weekends and on some occasion's nights. Within reason, you must be willing to cover out of hours works, where necessary.

• Seniority levelAssociate

• Employment typeFull-time

• IndustriesConstruction and Utilities

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