Electrical Fitter

Job Summary:
Due to our continued company growth, we are looking for Electrical fitters to join our Power Solutions division. Directed by the site manager / team leader, you will deliver electrical & mechanical works to the agreed quality, timescales & Safety.

The role will be onsite within a live substation environment. Our sites are situated across the South of England , Lee-on-the-Solent, Southampton, Reading & Rownhams. Company Van will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Work in a team, ensuring that working environment and work practices meet the requirements of the Health & Safety Legislation, conforms to the project Health & Safety Plan and meets KUS standards.
• Through discussion with the site team plan and execute all tasks identified in the works program.
• Able to decipher construction drawings to verify material lists and use their experience to plan the task in hand including assisting in producing the RAMS for the activities.
• Ensure the work carried out is as per the construction drawings with any changes documented and agreed before implementation.
• Verify and document Temporary Works are installed as per the design.
• Complete QA documentation for all completed works.
• Act upon unsafe acts or conditions when observed or when reporting to the post holder.
• Carry out the tasks in line with the works program, in a diligent manner, ensuring the work is done in an efficient, cost effective, and professional like manner producing work of high quality
• Attend training courses necessary for development of the skills needed to carry out the tasks performed by the work group and learn how to behave safely.
• Ensure all plant / tool inspections are carried out before use with all defects documented and reported through the correct channels.
• Ensure materials are used economically and unused materials are returned to stores, arrange for all scrap materials to be removed from site in a safe manner at the end of the each job.
• Monitor the performance of the team, record quantity of work carried out and report shortfalls outside of his/her control to Line Manager
• Carryout Safety Inspection as laid down in the Contract Specific Health and Safety Plan
• Undertake all duties as skilled, in a reliable, flexible constructive manner.
• Take direction from line manager in carrying out ad hoc projects.
• Attend work for all rostered shifts and overtime turns

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical installation or equivalent electrical qualification is desirable
• Full UK driving licence

Knowledge &
Experience

• Previous experience working within live substation environments is desirable
• Proven and demonstratable experience working within electrical trade industry is essential.
• An understanding of safety procedures for working with high voltages desirable
• Previous experience in the installation/glanding and terminating of multicore cables.
• Experience in installation of Building services is desirable
• Experience in installation of primary HV equipment/plant
• The ability to work effectively in a team to deliver projects on time.
• Ability to understand construction drawings.
• Knowledge in the production of RAMS.

Additional Skills

• PASMA (desirable)
• MEWP (desirable)
• Telehandler (C/W Underslung Loads) (desirable)
• Confined Space Training (desirable)

About The Organisation
KUS Power Engineering, part of the BRUSH Group, is a design and build, high voltage, electrical contractor committed to outstanding customer service and the safe delivery of turnkey substation projects from 11kV to 275kV.

With a proven track record of quality outcomes, KUS Power Engineering deliver contracting services to some of the largest organisations in the industry, seamlessly managing the design and delivery of a package of works while ensuring their timely commercial closeout.