Commissioning Engineer - Reading, United Kingdom - Lucy Electric

    Lucy Electric
    Lucy Electric Reading, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    Job Description

    Desired location - Central South England / Midlands / London

    Job Purpose

    We seek an experienced, talented, and focused 'Commissioning Engineer' to join our dynamic team currently delivering installation, maintenance, and product support services for LV/HV assets across the Midlands, Central south and South East of England.

    Job Context

    You will work as part of a highly skilled Engineering division supporting all aspects of LV/HV services to our clients and customers. As part of our team, you will get to both support your peers in the delivery of HV engineering and be required to lead projects when called on. We strive forwards as a team advancing our technical skills, knowledge, and competencies together, whilst ensuring a flexible work life balance is worked into our ethos.

    Job Dimensions

    You will be working with a team of skilled Engineers, SAP's and supporting staff across all aspects of the LV/HV industry. The role is home based with travel to site works included within your working day. The core hours are 07:30 to 16:00 Monday to Thursday, 07:30 am to 12:00 Friday, depending on operational work and site requirements. Contract terms for flexibility and programme delivery operate 5 working days Monday to Saturday. Additional weekend working will be required as part of this role to support our clients and programmes of work. Opportunities to support additional overtime through evenings, weekends and travel abroad are also frequently available.

    Key Accountabilities

    These will include:


    •\tInstallation, commissioning, and fault finding on new and older, protection, automatic transfer systems and various control systems.


    •\tCo-ordinate commissioning plans, schedules, and checklists to ensure all commissioning activities and performance testing are executed efficiently


    •\tDevelopment of commissioning procedures


    •\tProtection relays, synchroniser, transducers, primary and secondary injection testing, with the use of various test/commissioning equipment.


    •\tCommissioning and testing of varying HV Assets using associated equipment to include; Omicron Campano 100 Omicron CT Analysers, Megger Sverker 750, Baur PGK 25/80E, Various Primary and Secondary Injection sets, Schneider LVP85510SP ACB Tester. (might be a bit too precise, remove if required)


    •\tAbility to read and understand all levels and types of electrical drawings, SLD and control relay logic design documentation.


    •\tDemonstrable experience to produce clear and professional job reports.


    •\tQuality Control and Technical compliance in accordance with project requirements.


    •\tCompleting and transmitting inspection check-sheets as required


    •\tCompliance with the Safety Management System and client safety rules


    •\tEnsuring that all necessary technical reports (or contributions to technical reports) are completed in a timely manner.


    •\tSupport tendering and project managers with technical advice and customer communications as and when required.


    •\tFacilitate a safe working environment during high / low voltage working.


    •\tEnsure that all work is carried out in accordance with the standards, policies and procedures of Lucy Electric and its customers.


    •\tMaintain all authorisations in accordance with legislative our safety procedures and industry best practice.


    •\tLiaise closely with team to understand and manage priorities.

    Desirable:


    •\tLV / HV Switching

    Qualifications, Experience & Skills

    Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience:


    •\tProven track record of experience in the Electrical and/or distribution Industry.


    •\tCertified in electricity at work and experience of delivering efficient and effective services to customers whether on site or at a planning stage from an office environment.


    •\tGood knowledge of H&S and its practical implications.


    •\tGood knowledge of Distribution Safety rules and their application.


    •\tComputer literate – skilled in MS office


    •\tTechnically qualified with a BTEC, C&G or equivalent apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering


    •\tFull driver's License, willingness to travel within the UK as required, and work weekends as overtime or with a day off in the week.

    Desirable:


    •\tHave, or held authorisations – Private Networks, UKPN, WPD or other DNO


    •\tTraining - first aid, IPAF, PASMA, SMSTS


    •\t18th edition / 2391 inspection & testing


    •\tMentoring of trainees.


    •\tWillingness to attend call outs.

    Behavioural Competencies:


    •\tGood interpersonal skills with a pleasant and can-do attitude.


    •\tHighly organised and tidy.


    •\tMust have a positive and confident approach to tasks.


    •\tGood problem-solving skills.


    •\tAble to work independently, within/ or leading a team.

    Our Company

    Lucy Group Ltd is the parent company of all Lucy Group companies. Since its origins in Oxford, UK, over 200 years ago, the Group has grown and diversified. Today we employ in excess of 1,400 people worldwide, with operations in the UK, Saudi Arabia, UAE, India, South Africa, Brazil, Thailand, Malaysia, India and East Africa.

    Our Purpose

    Improving people's lives – sustainable homes, smart lighting, intelligent power.