Senior Authorised Person / Commissioning Enigneer

Our client is an Independent Connections Provider, with its main business carrying out Contestable network connections up to 66kV across the UK, under the G81 Competition in Connections Framework.
an accredited with multiple Lloyds NERS modules for network connections. Installations are carried out to host DNO and iDNO standards and then adopted on connection.
The Role
We now have a position available for a proactive and enthusiastic Commissioning & Operational Engineer.
The successful candidate will possess a recognised electrical qualification and have a sound theoretical and practical knowledge of HV & LV distribution networks and the apparatus and cables used in construction.
ONC/HNC, or higher, level of qualification would be advantageous.
Previous DNO/iDNO LV or HV Operational Authorisations would be advantageous.
An ability to proficiently use Windows, Microsoft Office and Email is essential.
The role involves travelling to various sites and can occasionally require overnight stays, so the successful candidate would be flexible in this respect.

Typical Duties

• Pre-commissioning of LV and HV plant and cables
o HV/LV IR and Continuity Testing of Switchgear (DC/AC)
o HV/LV IR, Continuity & Sheath Testing of Cables (DC/AC/VLF)
o Primary & Secondary Injection Testing of Protection Systems (Fuse and Relay based)
o CT/VT Continuity, Magnetisation Curve, Polarity and Ratio Tests
• Completion of Internal and DNO specific test and record forms
• Attending DNO Audits and Witnessed Testing
• Completion of Installation Quality Audits on projects and provision of reports and Action Logs to Construction Project Managers.
• Provision of Technical Support to Project Managers and Craft Teams.
• Operational Duties (LV/HV) for Energisation of installed networks.
• Other duties, in line with business needs, as required by the Technical & Operations Manager.

Benefits

We can offer the successful candidate the opportunity to work in an interesting and expanding business with a package including:-
• Generous salary
• Overtime payments for weekend working
• 25 Days Holiday, in additional to Bank Holidays
• Company car + Fuel Card
• Overnight accommodation expenses and meals booked and paid directly by the company
• Eligible to join Pension and Private Health Care schemes on completion of a 6 month probation period

The role would suit someone based in any of the home counties, or anywhere in Southern England with good transport links.