HV Cable Test Engineer

6 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Prysmian Group Full time
HV Commissioning Engineer

Prysmian Group's Energy Network Solutions (ENS) business is the area of the High Voltage (HV) business dedicated to providing specialist technical services to a wide range of customers. Our ENS business operates a team of engineers, cable jointers and fluid technicians and our 24-hour call out rota system couples with our emergency hotline to ensure that we can provide a response 24 hours a day.

We currently have a vacancy for a Site Commissioning Engineer, based in our Bishopstoke site.

Reporting to the Commissioning & Diagnostics Manager, you will be responsible for the planning and commissioning of High Voltage cable installations throughout the UK, as part of the HV Systems Department. The position will cover, but not be limited to, the following duties:

  • Planning and progress of High Voltage testing – liaising regularly with project manager, site manager and site Engineers with regards to cable commissioning.
  • Interfacing with the Commissioning Manager, to gather information, plan and completing project to an accurate manner, allowing the production of accurate costs. Communicating the plans and variations to the appropriate persons (Test Engineering Manager, project managers, site Engineers etc).
  • Perform site assessments prior to high voltage testing and produce detailed, site specific method statements and risk assessments. To also write up commissioning procedures and reports, following on from site commissioning activities.
  • Carry out the erection and setup of test equipment defined by the Commissioning Manager and Test team.
  • To work as part of a small team, travelling and working together on site to a high level and professional expectation.
  • Organization of Test Department and subcontractor resources to achieve test program.
  • Coordinating the ongoing maintenance, calibration and repair of test equipment.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

  • Very good computer literacy, particularly regarding Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Planner etc.) with the capability of writing technical reports of high quality.
  • An electrical engineering background, preferable with experience of working in a high voltage environment. An interest in the fundamentals of Electrical Engineering is desired.
  • Communication skills and team working aptitude particularly as this role requires working with a close team of people.
  • Ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines.
  • Travel will be required; therefore a driving licence is essential.
  • Ability to work away for weekday, weekend or bank holidays as required by the test program. To also be flexible to fulfil the dynamic nature of the test program.
  • A CSCS Safety Passport and/or National Grid Persons Accreditation qualification would be an advantage.

Candidates must be fully flexible in terms of availability to work away from home, at weekends and on occasion during the Bank Holidays.

Additional details

This position benefits from a flexible working arrangement; 25 days holiday in addition to Bank Holidays; a health cash plan scheme; share purchase scheme in addition to other benefits.

Location details

Whilst this role will take you to all parts of the UK, it is based in our offices near the Eastleigh town centre. The address is Prysmian Cables & Systems Limited, Chickenhall Lane, Eastleigh, SO50 6YU. There are good transport links to Eastleigh and the site is approximately 15 minutes walk from the railway station. We are able to offer free car parking next to our offices.

Prysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmian's commitments.

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