Electrical Engineer (Senior Authorised Person)
Posted 3 hours 58 minutes ago by Pertemps
We currently have a great opportunity to join our team in the Home Counties Thames Valley Area as an Electrical Engineer to provide important High Voltage (HV) Electrical technical support. Due to the nature of this role, you can be based at a number of our sites depending on your location.
Responsibilities- Working to tight schedules, overseeing operational maintenance, repairs and performing Senior Authorised Person (SAP) duties in issuing HV and Low Voltage Permits to Work.
- Engage with contractors and other third parties in providing oversight and technical supervision of onsite activities.
- Coordinate work activities of multiple working parties - Contractors, Thames Water staff and Distribution Network Operators (DNO).
- Review RAMS and act as a technical expert to support the approval of TWOSAs.
- Act as Lead SAP for several operational sites with varying sizes and complexity, comprising a wide range of HV and LV switchgear, equipment, and transformers.
- Coach and mentor the other members of the team and operations staff in preparation for appointment as an Authorised Person.
- Participation in the team on call out of hours rota.
Basingstoke STW RG24 8LL - however, due to the nature of this role, you can be based from a number of our sites depending on your location.
Working Pattern36 Hours Monday Friday plus Standby rota.
Car Allowance, all PPE and tools are provided.
Requirements- Experience in the electrical industry, fault finding on high and low voltage equipment, and a clear understanding of HSP 24 Part 01 (Thames Water electrical safety rules) and BS7671 (IEE Wiring Regulations).
- Suitably trained, qualified and experienced as a Senior Authorised Person with a good understanding of water/wastewater processes and their relationship to electrical power distribution systems.
- Team player with good analytical and interpersonal skills, effective communicator, and willing to face challenging issues.
- Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues.
- Valid driving licence.
- Competitive salary up to £62,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
- Standby rota payments can increase earning potential upon completion of essential company training.
- Performance related pay plan linked to company performance measures and targets.
- Contributory pension - Defined Contribution, Maximum of 12% - employer matches 2 employee contribution.
- Annual Leave: 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with length of service (plus bank holidays).
- Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
- Generous Paternity Leave, including 4 weeks paid and an optional 2 weeks unpaid.
- Enhanced Maternity Leave, 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay.
- Access to health, wellbeing and financial benefits including annual health MOTs, physiotherapy, counselling, Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.
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