Trainee High Voltage Technician- Onshore Wind

1 month ago

Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom Vattenfall Full time
Company Description

Vattenfall is a European energy company with approximately 21 000 employees. For more than 100 years we have electrified industries, supplied energy to people’s homes and modernized our way of living through innovation and cooperation. We are looking for talented individuals who, in addition to their passion for their own role, also have strong team spirit and want to contribute to supporting a meaningful corporate mission.

Our Business Area Wind is responsible for the development, construction and operation of wind power onshore and offshore, solar as well as other renewable energy related activities like batteries and hydrogen activities. We manage the maintenance, operation and continuous improvement of generation assets, safely, and with the highest level of availability and profitability.

Job Description

Vattenfall are looking for an individual to join our dynamic UK HV Operations Team to assist with maintenance and construction services for HV assets across the UK in our Onshore Renewables portfolio.

You will work as part of a highly skilled Engineering division supporting all aspects of HV services to our Onshore Renewable energy sites. As part of our team you will get to support your peers in the delivery of HV engineering, given extensive training as we develop your skills and knowledge, leading you into a career as a Senior Authorised Person within the HV utilities sector.

We strive forwards as a team advancing our technical skills, knowledge, and competencies together, whilst ensuring a flexible work life balance is worked into our ethos.

Your role / what will you do?

You will be working with a team of skilled HV Engineers, SAP’s and supporting staff across all aspects of the HV industry. A self determination to learn and better your skills along with a willingness to travel and work away when required during the week will be highly desirable when comparing candidates.

The role is site based with a company vehicle provided. The core hours are 07:30 to 16:00 Monday to Friday, depending on operational work and site requirements additional hours will be required. Opportunities to support additional overtime through evenings, weekends and travel abroad are also frequently available.

For the duration of the role you will have a structured training plan with measured objectives to help you achieve goals and targets. You may if required have the opportunity to receive day release in order to gain an industry recognised qualification.

Key Accountabilities:

These will include having the drive and determination to learn:

  • Maintenance of HV equipment
  • Interpret electrical drawings and records.
  • Carry out electrical testing and fault finding.
  • Carry out mechanical modifications and repairs.
  • Complete assessment and completion reports.
  • Carry out high voltage and low voltage switching as required.
  • Provide safety from the system for contractors and individuals.
  • Assess safety and apply controls and safety measures required.
  • Completing RAMS, job packs, test certificates and reports.
  • Facilitate a safe working environment during high / low voltage working.
  • Ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with the standards, policies and procedures of Vattenfall.
  • Work towards becoming an authorisation engineer of Vattenfall Electrical and Mechanical safety Rules.
  • Liaise closely with the Hv & site team to understand and manage priorities.
  • Attend training and continuous development opportunities as required.

Location
The base location of the role is at our Pen y Cymoedd Wind farm in South Wales with travel to other Vattenfall sites and contractor’s offices within the UK / Europe as and when required.

Qualifications

Desirable:

  • Previous training in Electrical substation power distribution or industry supply introduction courses would be advantageous.
  • City and Guilds Accredited Power Foundation Course.
  • Computer literate – skilled in MS office.


Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience:

  • Full driver’s License
  • B Tec Level 3 or equivalent


Behavioural Competencies:

  • Good interpersonal skills with a pleasant and can-do attitude.
  • Highly organised and tidy.
  • Must have a positive and confident approach to tasks.
  • Good problem-solving skills.
  • Able to work independently, within / or leading a team when called on.
  • Must be able to work at height when required.
Additional Information

Our offer
Good remuneration, a challenging and international work environment, and the possibility to work with some of the best in the field. You will be working in interdisciplinary teams and you can always count on support from committed colleagues. We offer attractive employment conditions and opportunities for personal and professional development.

More Information
We welcome your application in English, no later than, November 3rd 2024. We kindly request that you do not send applications by any means other than via our website as we cannot guarantee that we will be able to process applications that are not made via our website.

For more information about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact our recruiter Anne Vriesema via anne.vriesema@vattenfall.com

At Vattenfall we are convinced that diversity contributes to build a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be good role model regarding diversity. Vattenfall works actively for all employees to have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, transgender identity or expression, religion or other belief, disability or sexual orientation.

We look forward to receiving your application

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