Job Introduction

An opportunity is available for an Engineering Specialist based at our depot in Gloucester

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Engineering Specialist will be responsible for the installation and commissioning of complex schemes on the distribution network and at non-operational sites up to and including 66kV.

The successful candidate is required to have English and Maths GCSE Grade C/Level 4 or above OR Functional Skills Level 2 or above to apply.

You are also required to hold a Level 3 City & Guilds 2339 (or equivalent Electrical Engineering qualification) and if not already attained will be required to undertake HNC Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

Evidence of your qualifications will be required prior to appointment

Please note you may initially be appointed at a lower salary until all qualifications and/or training are complete.

Main Responsibilities

• Installation and commissioning of complex schemes on the network and at operational sites.
• Install, commission and maintain complex protection and/or automation systems.
• Location and restoration of complex faults.
• Development in the use of fault location and protection testing equipment.
• Advise own and other team members on innovations in electricity network management and automation.
• Identify training needs of own and other team members and provide training as necessary on automation.
• Carry out examining officer duties as required.
• Train appropriate staff on the operational aspects of automatic systems.
• Carry out network operations including the issue of all safety documents up to 33kV.
• Determine what is required and how the work will be carried out.
• Issue planned shutdown notices, make appointments with customers.
• Exercise leadership. Request assistance when outside capability or authority.
• Alter own short-term programme to meet changes in circumstances, within constraints.
• Assisting with the assessment and authorisation of operational staff