Substation Commissioning Technician

Job Title:

Substation Commissioning Technician

Job Location:

Cannock (WS11 7LH
)

Country/Region:
United Kingdom

Murphy is recruiting for a Substation Commissioning Technician to work with the Energy Team across National Grid, Substation Projects
.

Our business is well‑known for its extensive in‑house expertise, experience, and continuous drive to innovate within the industry to create added value for all our customers. Throughout our history we have strived to challenge the norm and incorporate a wide range of new technologies and capabilities to ensure we meet the ever‑changing markets and demands. Today we support groundbreaking transmission and distribution projects in four countries - ensuring their energy security for decades to come.

We offer a wide range of services including design, construction and commissioning. We deliver Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) projects serving both regulated and private customers along with technical and engineering solutions within the conventional power and energy transition markets. Our continual drive to innovate, while encouraging sustainability, ensures we remain at the forefront of the industry, and is demonstrated in our long‑standing relationships with major energy providers in multiple countries.

A day in the life of a Substation Commissioning Technician:

• Assist the Commissioning Engineer with system testing, fault simulation, and equipment verification
• Interpret and apply project‑specific technical requirements accurately during commissioning activities
• Conduct visual inspections and assessments of primary plant equipment
• Carry out inspections in accordance with the Inspection and Test Plan in a timely manner
• Resolve technical problems at all levels, ensuring timely and effective solutions
• Assist with the production of emergency return‑to‑service procedures
• Ensure commissioning and M&E works are executed in line with contract requirements and agreed procedures
• Maintain accurate Quality Management System records and ensure equipment is calibrated, in‑date, and compliant with company and manufacturer standards
• Ensure the site diary is accurately maintained, including date, location, and serial numbers of equipment used
• Prepare and maintain detailed documentation, including test reports, configuration records, and commissioning logs
• Ensure all work complies with safety standards, regulations, and company procedures
• Ensure activities are carried out safely and in accordance with the Project Safety Plan
• Work in accordance with Health & Safety, CDM Regulations, and Environmental Procedures, including Risk Assessments and Method Statements

Still interested, does this sound like you?

• Working Knowledge of Substation Primary, Secondary and Auxiliary equipment
• National Grid Competent Person
• Minimum Electrical / Electronic Engineering ONC
• Experience drafting Risk Assessment & Method Statements

What’s in it for you?

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year, holidays increase with length of service
• Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review
• Above market rate contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus
• Extra weeks holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus
• Subsidised canteen facilities in core locations
• Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development
• Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc

About Murphy

Murphy is formally recognised as a sector leading employer, Gold Investors In People accredited along with reported operating profit up 57% on prior year. At Murphy, we are incredibly proud of our diverse workforce. Not only do our people represent over 60 different nationalities, but they also represent a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities and ages. With a forward order book of £5.4bn and £23m Invested in environmentally friendly plant in 2024 there really is #Moreto Murphy

If you are unable to apply via the usual process, please call Jack Roberts on to discuss in more detail.

Due to the requirements of the role, in addition to our standard identity and right to work checks, successful candidates will be asked to undertake a basic Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK