Ipsum
HV Commissioning Engineer
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Location: Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
Employment Type: Full time
Working Hours: (Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week with Overtime opportunities available)
What’s In It For You
We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job, you’re starting a career with real support behind it.
- 24 annual leave plus bank holidays with the option to buy more
- Group Personal Pension Plan
- Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
- 24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more
- Life assurance cover
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
- Long service recognition
- Active local social committees
- Regular social events
- Paid volunteering opportunities in your community
About The Role…
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced HV Commissioning Engineer to join our growing Private Networks Division based in Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire
The successful candidate will have a strong background in high-voltage electrical systems, commissioning, testing and fault-finding, with the ability to work safely and effectively both independently and as part of a wider engineering team.
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As a HV Commissioning Engineer you will
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Good understanding of power and protection principles and a thorough understanding of wiring diagrams and technical drawings.
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Ability to compile test documents and write test procedures and engineering reports.
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Good knowledge of transformer, generator and circuit breaker design, construction, and operation.
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General testing of substation apparatus; Transformers, high/low voltage circuit breakers, and protective devices.
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Fault finding and investigation work on a variety of high/low voltage equipment.
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Implement grading studies/alterations to protection settings.
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Assist installation staff as / when required
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Test and Commissioning of protection relays and apparatus such as but not limited to:-
- Overcurrent / Earth Fault Relays / Self powered protective devices and TLF’s / Zone/Unit/Differential/Solkor/Buszone/Duobias schemes / G59/G99 schemes / Transformer protection (Temperature/Pressure Relief/Buchholz) / Generator Protection and changeover systems / Distribution Transformers / Current Transformers/ Voltage Transformers / Neutral Earthing Resistors
- Oil/Gas/Vacuum/Air Circuit breakers and Ring Main Units / Busbars / High/Low Voltage cables/ Battery tripping units
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About You
- BTEC Level 3 Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- HNC Electrical Engineer (desirable)
- AP15 or Equivalent desirable but not essential.
- Previous High Voltage Testing and Commissioning experience
- Previous Switching experience 11kV or 33kV desirable but not essential as training can be provided.
- Diagnostics and Fault-Finding experience
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HV Commissioning Engineer to join a growing organisation, working on varied and technically challenging projects with opportunities for long-term career development.
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Next steps…
If you're interested in this opportunity please apply or reach out to Ipsum Talent Team for more information
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