Substation Electrician

Omexom Job Description

Job Title: Substation Electrician
Reporting to: Site Supervisor / Manager
Business Unit: Substations

Role

Working on electrical substation projects both new build and refurbishment. Individuals will need to be highly flexible in respect of day-to-day work requirements and working away from home.

Responsibilities & Duties

Including but not limited to the following:

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and components in substations.

• Perform routine inspections and testing of electrical systems to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.

• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues in a timely and efficient manner.

• Collaborate with other team members to ensure project deadlines are met.

• Maintain accurate records of work performed and materials used.

• Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment including:

  • Relevant safety policies and procedures

  • Oil handling / testing procedures

  • SF6 gas handling procedures

  • Use of access / lifting equipment procedures

• Assisting in delivery of new substation construction and refurbishment programmes through:

  • Installation, glanding and termination of multicore control and protection cabling

  • Installation of control and protection panels

  • Reading and interpreting schematic diagrams

  • Installation of switchgear

  • Installation of support structures and associated equipment (CT’s, VT’s, busbars, circuit breakers, disconnects etc)

  • Installation of transformers

  • Obtaining and working under appropriate safety rules and authorisations

  • Pre-commissioning of electrical installations

  • Earthing of HV plant and equipment

  • New connections and extensions at various sites

  • Working on commercial HV customers plant and equipment as and when required

• Ensuring compliance with all agreed customer requirements

• Completing high quality work on time and within budget

• Using initiative to improve on product delivery

• Liaise in a courteous and professional manner with all client representatives and other third parties

Governance

Interfaces and relationships with key stakeholders:

• Site Manager / Supervisor

• Site Fitters and Apprentices

• Sub-Contractors

• Third Party Workforces that may be affected by our works

• Project Team (Safety and Design)

• Project Manager

Person Specification – Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Qualified Electrician

• Ability to read and work off schematic diagrams, with a knowledge of control and protection systems

• Experience of installation and termination of SWA (Single Wire Armored) and NYCY (Copper Sheath) Multicore and Communications cables

• High level manual dexterity and technical ability with proven experience in wiring panels within relevant environment

• Working knowledge of AC / DC Systems

• Ability to work well in a close knit and highly motivated team

• Ability to work on own initiative with willingness to be accountable for their work

• High Safety ethic

• Positive attitude

• Excellent Customer / Commercial focus

• Results orientation

• First Class Planning / Organisational skills

• Highly flexible / adaptable attitude towards day-to-day activities and hours / work locations

Desirable

• Relevant experience within the utility contracting environment on 220kv / 110kv / 38kv Substations

• Ability and confidence to carry out pre-commissioning checks on electrical systems

• Previous supervisory experience

• SSSTS

Must also possess:

• Basic reading, writing and maths skills

• Relevant accreditations for role

• Good understanding of reading and understanding drawings and documents

• Have/maintain a level of training, experience & Qualifications for your role, as expected / outlined by Omexom

• Computer literate in line with Omexom system

• Knowledge of substation health and safety procedures

• CSCS

Competencies – Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• The ability to receive instructions to undertake tasks safely

• Have a basic understanding of major substation plant and equipment

• High attention to detail

• Understand and interpret RAMS, drawings and safety documents

• Have correct training, experience, and competence to carry out tasks as required by your management

• The ability to drive

Values

In line with Omexom’s values, the jobholder must have the following qualities:

• Team Spirit & Generosity – able to work effectively within and contribute to the Omexom team to deliver results, provide support, and drive performance

• Trust and Empowerment – enjoy managing their responsibilities and time to ensure work is completed efficiently and professionally

• Integrity and Responsibility – enjoy taking responsibility for their duties and managing these effectively to ensure efficient high-quality results

• Innovation & Entrepreneurship – continually strive to improve processes and introduce new initiatives to improve efficiency