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Substation electrician

Cashel (County Tipperary)
Omexom UK
Electrician
Posted: 11 July
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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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