Omexom Job Description
Job Title: Substation Electrician
Reporting to: Site Supervisor / Manager
Business Unit: Substations
Role
Working on electrical substation projects both new build and refurbishment. Individuals will need to be highly flexible in respect of day-to-day work requirements and working away from home.
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The use of a company vehicle will be provided at the discretion of the Omexom Management. The use of all company vehicles must follow the Omexom Transport Policy.
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Responsibilities & Duties
Including but not limited to the following:
- Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and components in substations.
- Perform routine inspections and testing of electrical systems to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues in a timely and efficient manner.
- Collaborate with other team members to ensure project deadlines are met.
- Maintain accurate records of work performed and materials used.
- Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment including:
- Relevant safety policies and procedures
- Oil handling / testing procedures
- SF6 gas handling procedures
- Use of access / lifting equipment procedures
- Assisting in delivery of new substation construction and refurbishment programmes through:
- Installation, glanding and termination of multicore control and protection cabling
- Installation of control and protection panels
- Reading and interpreting schematic diagrams
- Installation of switchgear
- Installation of support structures and associated equipment (CT's, VT's, busbars, circuit breakers, disconnects etc)
- Installation of transformers
- Obtaining and working under appropriate safety rules and authorisations
- Pre-commissioning of electrical installations
- Earthing of HV plant and equipment
- New connections and extensions at various sites
- Working on commercial HV customers plant and equipment as and when required
- Ensuring compliance with all agreed customer requirements
- Completing high quality work on time and within budget
- Using initiative to improve on product delivery
- Liaise in a courteous and professional manner with all client representatives and other third parties
Governance
Interfaces and relationships with key stakeholders:
- Site Manager / Supervisor
- Site Fitters and Apprentices
- Sub-Contractors
- Third Party Workforces that may be affected by our works
- Project Team (Safety and Design)
- Project Manager
Person Specification – Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Qualified Electrician
- Ability to read and work off schematic diagrams, with a knowledge of control and protection systems
- Experience of installation and termination of SWA (Single Wire Armored) and NYCY (Copper Sheath) Multicore and Communications cables
- High level manual dexterity and technical ability with proven experience in wiring panels within relevant environment
- Working knowledge of AC / DC Systems
- Ability to work well in a close knit and highly motivated team
- Ability to work on own initiative with willingness to be accountable for their work
- High Safety ethic
- Positive attitude
- Excellent Customer / Commercial focus
- Results orientation
- First Class Planning / Organisational skills
- Highly flexible / adaptable attitude towards day-to-day activities and hours / work locations
Desirable
- Relevant experience within the utility contracting environment on 220kv / 110kv / 38kv Substations
- Ability and confidence to carry out pre-commissioning checks on electrical systems
- Previous supervisory experience
- SSSTS
Must also possess:
- Basic reading, writing and maths skills
- Relevant accreditations for role
- Good understanding of reading and understanding drawings and documents
- Have/maintain a level of training, experience & Qualifications for your role, as expected / outlined by Omexom
- Computer literate in line with Omexom system
- Knowledge of substation health and safety procedures
- CSCS
Competencies – Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- The ability to receive instructions to undertake tasks safely
- Have a basic understanding of major substation plant and equipment
- High attention to detail
- Understand and interpret RAMS, drawings and safety documents
- Have correct training, experience, and competence to carry out tasks as required by your management
- The ability to drive
Values
In line with Omexom's values, the jobholder must have the following qualities:
- Team Spirit & Generosity – able to work effectively within and contribute to the Omexom team to deliver results, provide support, and drive performance
- Trust and Empowerment – enjoy managing their responsibilities and time to ensure work is completed efficiently and professionally
- Integrity and Responsibility – enjoy taking responsibility for their duties and managing these effectively to ensure efficient high-quality results
- Innovation & Entrepreneurship – continually strive to improve processes and introduce new initiatives to improve efficiency
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