Pipelines Apprentice - 4 years

at  Wales West Utilities

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR?

We are seeking motivated individuals who have a keen interest in mechanical gas engineering and want to earn whilst learning in a real job, gaining qualifications and a long serving career.
When you’ve finished your training, you will be responsible for the maintenance, repair and replacement of gas pressure control equipment and the maintenance of the high-pressure gas network.
This is a field-based role, and therefore you will need to have the energy to work in all weather conditions and must be willing to work a variety of shift patterns: including weekend and evening work, and you’ll be part of a 24/7/365 standby rota.

We have opportunities available in the following locations:

• South & Mid Wales
• South West of England (Cornwall, Bristol & Gloucester area)

Please note, you will need to live within 1 hour of the geographical patch you are applying to meet operational and emergency requirements.

WHAT CAN I EXPECT FROM THIS TYPE OF APPRENTICESHIP?

Our Pipelines engineers are part of our Capital Delivery team who maintain the control systems of the gas network, monitor current CP (Cathodic Protection) systems and carry out maintenance and repair on these.
The Pipelines role is an exciting opportunity for acquiring skills in all aspects of maintenance, inspection and modification of all plant and equipment associated with the gas transportation systems and third-party sites, e.g. High, intermediate and low pressure regulator and valve installations, to ensure all sites and equipment are compliant with their respective regulations and are fit for purpose.
We will train you to become a qualified Craftsperson – either in a construction-based role, a mechanical based role or Cathodic Protection based role.

Please find links below to access the job description for the qualifying roles with the Capital Delivery Department.

• Craftsperson (Construction)
• Craftsperson (Cathodic Protection)
• Craftsperson (Capital Delivery)

If successful, you will cover a mixture of activities across both departments during your apprenticeship and you can let us know your preferred route at the assessment centre – the route you take will also depend on operational requirements within your geographical patch.
College arrangements will also vary depending on what qualification route you follow and the area you live in – this could be a day release from work each week or attending college in block weeks during term time.
We will confirm further details on what you can expect you if you are successful.

We’ll train you on:

• Plant Protection
• Cathodic Protection systems
• Pipeline Inspection
• Minor civils
• Painting and coating appreciation
• Maintenance and fault finding
• The operation of the gas network and the principles of gas engineering
• Installing and commissioning new systems
• New Roads and Streetworks Act activities (NRSWA)
• Deep excavation & confined spaces
• Our IT systems and mobile technology

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS DO I NEED?

To apply and to meet college requirements, you must have:

• at least 5 GCSEs at grades 4-9 (A*-C) to include Maths, English and Sciences as a minimum.
• Be computer literate (word, excel, etc)

The following is desirable, but not essential:

• Have achieved, or be working toward, NVQ Level 2 in Performing Engineering Operations
• Be working toward, or have achieved BTEC Level 3 in engineering or EAL Level 3 in Engineering

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR?

We are seeking motivated individuals who have a keen interest in mechanical gas engineering and want to earn whilst learning in a real job, gaining qualifications and a long serving career.
When you’ve finished your training, you will be responsible for the maintenance, repair and replacement of gas pressure control equipment and the maintenance of the high-pressure gas network.
This is a field-based role, and therefore you will need to have the energy to work in all weather conditions and must be willing to work a variety of shift patterns: including weekend and evening work, and you’ll be part of a 24/7/365 standby rota.

We have opportunities available in the following locations:

• South & Mid Wales
• South West of England (Cornwall, Bristol & Gloucester area)

Please note, you will need to live within 1 hour of the geographical patch you are applying to meet operational and emergency requirements.

WHAT CAN I EXPECT FROM THIS TYPE OF APPRENTICESHIP?

Our Pipelines engineers are part of our Capital Delivery team who maintain the control systems of the gas network, monitor current CP (Cathodic Protection) systems and carry out maintenance and repair on these.
The Pipelines role is an exciting opportunity for acquiring skills in all aspects of maintenance, inspection and modification of all plant and equipment associated with the gas transportation systems and third-party sites, e.g. High, intermediate and low pressure regulator and valve installations, to ensure all sites and equipment are compliant with their respective regulations and are fit for purpose.
We will train you to become a qualified Craftsperson – either in a construction-based role, a mechanical based role or Cathodic Protection based role.

Please find links below to access the job description for the qualifying roles with the Capital Delivery Department.

• Craftsperson (Construction)
• Craftsperson (Cathodic Protection)
• Craftsperson (Capital Delivery)

If successful, you will cover a mixture of activities across both departments during your apprenticeship and you can let us know your preferred route at the assessment centre – the route you take will also depend on operational requirements within your geographical patch.
College arrangements will also vary depending on what qualification route you follow and the area you live in – this could be a day release from work each week or attending college in block weeks during term time.
We will confirm further details on what you can expect you if you are successful.

We’ll train you on:

• Plant Protection
• Cathodic Protection systems
• Pipeline Inspection
• Minor civils
• Painting and coating appreciation
• Maintenance and fault finding
• The operation of the gas network and the principles of gas engineering
• Installing and commissioning new systems
• New Roads and Streetworks Act activities (NRSWA)
• Deep excavation & confined spaces
• Our IT systems and mobile technology

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS DO I NEED?

To apply and to meet college requirements, you must have:

• at least 5 GCSEs at grades 4-9 (A*-C) to include Maths, English and Sciences as a minimum.
• Be computer literate (word, excel, etc)

The following is desirable, but not essential:

• Have achieved, or be working toward, NVQ Level 2 in Performing Engineering Operations
• Be working toward, or have achieved BTEC Level 3 in engineering or EAL Level 3 in Engineering

Please find links below to access the job description for the qualifying roles with the Capital Delivery Department.

• Craftsperson (Construction)
• Craftsperson (Cathodic Protection)
• Craftsperson (Capital Delivery

Please find links below to access the job description for the qualifying roles with the Capital Delivery Department.

• Craftsperson (Construction)
• Craftsperson (Cathodic Protection)
• Craftsperson (Capital Delivery