Electrical Engineer; HV SAP

What you’ll be doing

• Working to tight schedules, overseeing operational maintenance, repairs and performing Senior Authorised Person (SAP) duties in issuing HV and Low Voltage Permits to Work.
• Engage with contractors and other third parties in providing oversight and technical supervision of onsite activities.
• Coordinate work activities of multiple working parties – Contractors, Thames Water staff and Distribution Network Operators. (DNO)
• Review RAMS and act as a technical expert to support the approval of TWOSAs.
• Acting as Lead SAP for several operational sites with varying sizes and complexity, comprising a wide range of HV and LV switch gear, equipment, and transformers.
• Coach and mentor the other members of the team and operations staff in preparation for appointment as an Authorised Person.
• Participation in the team on-call out-of-hours rota.

Base

Location:

Long Reach STW DA1 5PP
- However, due to the nature of this role, you can be based from a number of our sites depending on your location.

36 Hours Monday
- Friday plus Standby rota

To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need are:

• Experience in the electrical industry, fault finding on high and low voltage equipment as well as a clear understanding of HSP 24 Part-01 (Thames Water electrical safety rules) and BS7671 (IEE Wiring Regulations), as these are key to the success of this role.
• You will be suitably trained, qualified and experienced as a Senior Authorised Person and ideally have a good understanding of water/wastewater processes and their relationship to electrical power distribution systems.
• You will be a team player, have good analytical and interpersonal skills, be an effective communicator and be willing to face challenging issues.
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues are crucial.
• A valid driving license is essential.

• Competitive salary up to £62,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• Standby rota payments can increase this earning potential upon completion of essential company training.
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12%
  -2x employee contribution.
• Annual Leave: 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays)
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Generous Paternity Leave, including 4 weeks paid and an optional 2 weeks unpaid.
• Enhanced Maternity Leave, 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay!
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.