High Voltage Cable Jointer - Birmingham, United Kingdom - PHD Electrical Contractors ltd

Description

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced High Voltage Cable Jointer to join our expanding team.

As a lead Cable Jointer, you will bring with you the skills and knowledge to deliver small to large-scale commercial HV projects, where you will perform the lead duties on HV cable jointing and terminations, cable installations, cable repairs and maintenance.

As an important technical professional, you will be expected to follow established work safety practices and comply with legislative responsibilities.

Employee Benefits

• Mon
• Thursday (Get your hours done over 4 days, 3 nights away and Friday is yours) with overtime rates paid
• 4% Company Pension
• 22 day's holidays + bank holidays
• Door to door rates
• Overnight accommodation (your own room)

- £25 nightly allowance

• Early finish when agreed
• Company events
• Health & Wellbeing days
• Training and Development opportunities
• Xmas shutdown
• Company vehicle, fuel card and specialist tools provided

Responsibilities

Including but not limited to the following:

• Lead the cable jointing and terminations, earthing, and cabling installations on HV networks.
• Ensure all cabling works are installed in accordance with quality assurance, engineering design, time constraints, statutory requirements and relevant standards.
• Use of cable avoidance equipment (CAT) Testing installations and recording results.
• Mark up drawings showing joint positions, wiring design changes etc.
• Mentoring and coaching less experienced staff in developing their knowledge and skills.
• Carry out work in a safe manner, always adhering to health and safety procedures and act as a competent person to receive safety documentation.
• Identify and eliminate hazards and potentially dangerous situations working to Method Statement, Risk Assessments and carrying out point of work risk assessments (POWRA).
• Proactively look at ways to enhance the service offered by the business and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of company processes.
• NVQ Level 2 qualification (or equivalent).
• Formal trade qualification in HV/LV cable jointing (apprentice served) are a distinct advantage.
• Certificate of Competency/Qualification for DNO's, IDNO's Electrician or Electrical Fitter
• CSCS Qualification
• Experience working on Commercial and Industrial installations.
• Perform installation and maintenance activities and associated tasks to a high standard in an environment where safe working practices are critical.
• Ability to interpret complex requirements, identify any risks, and communicate effectively.
• Effective decisionmaker with the ability to work under pressure.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.

Skills

• Must be proficient with sheath testing of multiple cable types
• Sound understanding of how and why sheath testing is carried out
• Experience working on 11kv and 33kv circuits with multiple joint types and terminations.
• Understand the basic jointing processes for setting the cables correctly before works
• Understand jointing instructions and knowing that accuracy is key
• Work well within a team, but confident to work with a mate
• Able to give and take instructions constructively
• Experience working on Commercial and Industrial installations.

Perform installation and maintenance activities and associated tasks to a high standard in an environment where safe working practices are critical.

Ability to interpret complex requirements, identify any risks, and communicate effectively.
Effective decision-maker with the ability to work under pressure.

• NVQ Level 2 qualification (or equivalent).
• Formal trade qualification in HV/LV cable jointing (apprentice served) are a distinct advantage.
• Certificate of Competency/Qualification for DNO's, IDNO's Electrician or Electrical Fitter
• CSCS Qualification
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• Nexans
• Lovink joints
• Pfisterer terminations
• Driver's License
• Equipment Maintenance/Repair
• Maintain Compliance

About the company

PHD install everything from high voltage connections, LV, SCADA, earthing and complete package substations for some of the biggest names in the energy industry.

Working at the cutting edge of electrical generation, green technologies and large-scale battery storage across the UK. Our dedicated team are helping to ensure a secure supply of power to homes, businesses and critical infrastructure.

We pride ourselves on operating as a team to deliver work we can all be proud of.

We're collectively willing to go the extra distance to meet challenges and appreciate the importance of continuous learning to adopt new and better methods.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Pay:
£45,000.00-£48,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Company car
• Company events
• Company pension
• Onsite parking

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Work Location:
On the road