HV Service Technician - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - Astute Technical Recruitment Ltd

Description

Astute's Renewables team is partnering with a global service provider to the renewable energy sector with a focus on safety, efficiency, and innovation.

Setting industry standards and contributing to the advancement of the energy sector worldwide to recruit for a HV Service Technician on a 6-month contract for work offshore in the UK.

The HV Service Technician role comes with a day rate up to £550 per day depending on experience.

Key skills

Proven experience in switchgear maintenance (33kV) within the renewable energy or related industry.
Proficiency in carrying out protection updates to safeguard switchgear systems.
Familiarity with primary and secondary relay trip testing methodologies.
Completion of EHS-8270 course or equivalent training in protection relay and primary/secondary relay trip testing.
Additional training in switchgear maintenance and troubleshooting preferred (e.g., Faraday Centre P1 course, Siemens WEIZ training).
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Willingness to travel and work in various locations within the UK as required.
Valid GWO package certification and medical clearance.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the HV Technician role

Rotation: 1 week on/1 week off, Offshore UK

Start: 01/05/2- End: 30/10/24

Day rate up to £550 depending on experience

Applicants must be willing to adhere to the specified rotation schedule and work offshore in the UK during the designated period.

INDRENAstute Technical Recruitment Limited are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation.

We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK.

Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful