Commissioning Engineer

Overview

Install, commission, maintain HV/LV switchgear and related equipment on site.

Key Responsibilities

• oncall support
• sensor installation
• switchgear installation
• commissioning
• site reporting
• safety documentation

Tasks

Participate in the OnCall rota system to provide emergency support to our customers 24/7. Contribute to customer training activities. Installation of EAA sensors and required hardware. Supervise/perform the following activities (at UK, overseas and offshore locations) on switchgear, transformers and related equipment between the voltage range of 400v - 33kv. Installation of new panels. Liaising with the installation/project managers. To perform installation, commissioning, modification and maintenance of electrical distribution equipment at UK and overseas locations. Travelling to various locations in UK & Overseas and work in flexible 24/7 cover in a rotating shift pattern. Produce site reports/ test results within 2 working days of completing a contract. Contribute to the formulation of offers for site activities. Complete time sheets, expenses on a weekly basis. Assist with works tests when necessary. Document test results and produce site work reports. Complete Health & Safety documentation on a weekly basis whilst in a supervisory role. Supervising personnel onsite which will include members of your own team and sub-contractors. Off-loading of new panels, switchgear and transformers. Working in a safe environment - Perform site risk assessments and assist in producing method statements. Complete installations & maintenance against agreed timescales. Promote the Company’s service activities, identify and pursue business opportunities. Complete Method Statements & Risk assessments within timescales set. Commissioning of Electrical Equipment.

Requirements

• partial discharge
• thermal imaging
• hv testing
• relay injection
• degree/hnc
• driving licence

What You Bring

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one. Partial Discharge testing, thermal imaging, oil samples etc. You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled. Systems testing and fault diagnosis. Wiring Modifications and Retrofit upgrades. Previous working experience of installation, commissioning, maintenance & repair of switchgear & associated plant.Have experience of working alone and as part of a team at UK, overseas and offshore locations.Be customer/results focused and demonstrate a ‘service’ disposition.Be willing to work at nuclear, military and offshore locations.Hold a full driving license.Be well grounded in the principles & application of electrical safety from the risks associated with live HV networks.Demonstrate appropriate underpinning knowledge in the form of academic qualifications (e.g. Degree/HNC) or relevant experience.Good experience of High Voltage Testing (415v - 33kv systems), CT Magnetisation Curves and CT Primary Injection.Experience of Relay Secondary Injection (Both electromechanical and solid state relays) and VT Primary Injection.Experience of Control Circuit Wiring testing & modification and Mechanical/Electrical function testing of 415v - 33kv switchboards & networks.

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Benefits

Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme, 28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays, Holiday Buy & Sell programme, Pension Scheme, Employee Share Ownership Programme, Various Health & Wellbeing Support Options, Gym Flex, Open Talent Market (internal mobility opportunities + access to mentors & projects globally), Shopping & Dining Discounts, Learning Portal and much more. €36 billion global revenue+13% organic growth150 000+ employees in 100+ countries#1 on the Global 100 World’s most sustainable corporations We are proudly participating in the Disability Confident Program offering support to people in the workplace who considers themselves living with a disability. Planned Maintenance - From visual to intrusive across our product range.

About Schneider Electric

-Evolved from a steel and armaments business into a leading digital energy solutions provider. -Pioneered programmable logic controllers and circuit breakers, growing through iconic acquisitions like Square D and APC. -Typical projects include intelligent buildings, smart factories, resilient infrastructure, and future-proof data centres without specific numerical data. -Its EcoStruxure platform delivers AI-enabled digital twins and lifecycle management. -Expertise spans electrification, automation, digitization, smart industries, buildings, and data centre cooling. -Unusual ventures include offshore cruise-ship charging systems and innovative tax-credit swaps to fund solar projects.

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