Omega Red Group
Lightning Protection Test Engineer
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Job Title Lightning Protection Test Engineer
Location South East
Package To £38,000 on target earnings
Travel Field based
Join Omega Red Group as a Lightning Protection Test Engineer!
Are you ready to take your expertise to the next level? As a Lightning Protection Test Engineer, you’ll play a critical role in safeguarding buildings and infrastructure against electrical storms. You’ll inspect, test, and evaluate lightning protection and buried earthing systems, ensuring they meet strict industry standards.
This field-based position offers a dynamic work environment where you’ll travel to various sites, including construction projects, commercial buildings, and industrial facilities. Using specialised testing equipment and digital reporting tools, you’ll produce detailed assessments that help ensure compliance, safety, and reliability.
Who We Are
Omega Red, is part of SSI Services (UK) Ltd, a division of South Staffordshire Plc. Omega Red is a specialist, design, installation, testing and maintenance contractor, within the electrical earthing, lightning protection and height safety market. Operating nationally, the business focuses on providing top quality safety-critical services for the protection of people, buildings and infrastructure.
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The Role
As a Lightning Protection Test Engineer with Omega Red Group, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and functionality of lightning protection and buried earthing systems. Your primary responsibility will be to survey, test, and inspect these systems across various locations, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. You will provide detailed reports using a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), maintaining high accuracy and professionalism in all assessments.
Your role will require strong problem-solving skills, a keen eye for detail, and an ability to work independently in the field.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct thorough inspections and testing of lightning protection and earthing systems. Assess system conditions and identify faults, deterioration, or areas requiring maintenance. Produce detailed, accurate reports, documenting findings and recommendations. Provide technical guidance to clients, explaining system performance and best practices. Ensure compliance with national lightning protection standards and industry regulations. Collaborate with colleagues and engineers to improve testing methods and service quality. Travel to various locations, including construction sites, commercial buildings, and industrial facilities.
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What You’ll Need
Prior experience in lightning protection. Familiarity with lightning protection standards and regulations. Background in a field-based service role, with hands-on technical experience. Strong interpersonal skills to engage with clients and team members effectively. Ability to work independently and manage tasks efficiently. Experience within the construction industry or similar technical environments. Proficiency in using testing equipment and digital reporting tools. A flexible approach to work, with willingness to travel to different sites.
What You’ll Get In Return
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: To £38,000 on target earnings
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Benefits
Company vehicle Company pension Life insurance Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme Free 24/7 GP service Employee referral programme
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