HV Electrical Commissioning Assistant

at  Powersystems UK Ltd

A FANTASTIC ENGINEERING OPPORTUNITY TO POWER THE TRANSITION TO A CARBON FREE FUTURE

Powersystems UK is an employee-owned high voltage engineering company specialising in electrical power infrastructure, grid connections and renewable generation. Due to continuing success within these sectors we have a pipeline of work through into 2025 and beyond.

HERES WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE ROLE:

• Experience of substation electrical installation works gained from electrical contracting or utility industries
• Qualified / working towards electrician status with NVQ level 3 / City & Guilds qualifications
• Understanding of electrical engineering documentation such as wiring schedules, block wiring diagrams, electrical schematics
• Enthusiasm to develop understanding of HV commissioning works including: -
• Protection Theory / Principles
• Protection relay Configuration
• Primary and Secondary Injection testing Techniques
• HV Cable fault location and pressure testing techniques
• Soil resistivity and earth resistance testing techniques
• Willingness to attend additional training to develop technical skills for progression to technician status
• Flexible and organised to manage workload to meet deadlines
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work proactively as part of a team
• Full UK driving licence
• Right to Work within the UK without limitation

Duties and responsibilities of the role include:

• Working closely with Commissioning Engineers to provide onsite assistance with commissioning activities including; point to point wiring verification, signal testing, fault finding and rectification
• Assist Commissioning Engineers with onsite, pre and post energisation commissioning of substation equipment including transformers, tap-changers, switchgear, and protection relays to ensure Powersystems projects are delivered to the highest standards
• Liaising with the commissioning engineer to produce and develop commissioning plans.
• Plan and carry out electrical testing and commissioning work in a safe manner, always adhering to health and safety procedures
• Assist the Commissioning Engineer with the production of commissioning reports, test documentation and update drawings to as built status
• Proactively look at ways to enhance the service offered by the business, and improve the efficiency of company processes
• Maintain a professional image at all times
• Embrace and demonstrate Powersystems 5 principles of: Priority No.1 Health, Safety and Well-being, Professionalism, Pride, Partnership and Proactiv