This job expired on 17th January 2025
HV Maintenance Engineer(s) (SAP)
The HV Maintenance Engineer (HVME) will support the O&M Engineer and wider O&M Team in the safe and efficient delivery of the yearly O&M programs across the Company’s portfolio of sites by leading various maintenance campaigns within high voltage substations ranging from LV to 400kV. The HVME will lead a 2x personnel team consisting of himself/herself and an Electrical Maintenance Technician (EMT).
Work activities include both onshore and offshore environments.
Location: UK & Europe-wide, site based when required.
About the role
The HV Maintenance Engineer will have responsibilities in the following four areas:
1. Processes
Execute and manage electrical maintenance activities. This includes, but not limited to:
- HV and LV switchgear maintenance (LV – 400kV) (AIS, GIS, HIS)
-Transformer maintenance (LV - 400kV)
-Electrical testing
-Oil sampling and other mechanical works as required.
-Equipment replacement
-Supporting commissioning activities
Operate as a Senior Authorised Person under the Ventus (And specific Clients when required) Electrical and Mechanical Safety Rules to achieve Safety from the System for their work, and the work of others.
Manage the activities of the maintenance team when mobilised to site.
Provide training and mentorship to new Maintenance Technicians with less experience.
Provision of standby cover to support the Company’s Fault and Emergency Services
Development of core skills will be targeted including training in the range of fault location equipment and processes.
Interfacing with the administration team to deliver clients KPI’s whilst maintaining Health, Safety and Quality.
2. Customers
Supports the Company through developing and maintaining a strong relationship with clients and ensuring that the highest quality service is delivered.
3. Financials
Supporting the Company by capturing and communicating required information to ensure timely and accurate invoicing.
Operating with a proactive approach to identify to the Company possible variations to existing contracts and/or new opportunities.
4. Employees
Develop and mentor junior technical and engineering staff.
Support the O&M Engineer with maintenance and resource planning as required.
PRIMARY TARGETS & KPIs
Support Company in achieving stated KPIs
SOC– Support reporting processes by regularly identifying opportunities for improvement, and ensuring near misses, safety observations etc. are reported.
INTERNAL INTERFACES
Head of Commissioning
Head of Control Centre
Head of Operations (direct line report)
Head of Technical
Head of Business Services
O&M Engineers(s)
What you will need
Required criteria
- Operating as a Senior Authorised Person on HV networks (minimum of 2 years holding a SAP authorisation preferably ENA MDSR)
- HV and LV equipment operation and maintenance
- Experience in electrical fault response, location and repair management
- Previous experience working in an offshore environment
- A self-starter who is adept at working with cross-functional teams
- Highly personable with customer management skills
Desired criteria
- Good working knowledge of Client/Contractor relationships and basic commercial awareness
Ventus Energy
At Ventus Energy, we are dedicated to transforming the future of High Voltage engineering through innovative solutions and a commitment to quality and safety. Our mission is to drive engineering development and innovation. We’re an organisation proud to hold extensive technical and field experience within our Senior Management Team, delivering a quality approach to all our business services. We strive to build enduring partnerships, maintain a culture of integrity and excellence, and champion sustainability in every project we undertake. By leveraging our expertise and passion, we aim to create a brighter, more efficient, and sustainable energy landscape for generations to come.
Established in 2021 in the UK, our team operates across the globe and has more than 100 years’ experience within the energy sector. Having built a strong reputation across challenging environments, we are a preferred supplier for onshore and offshore high voltage services, trusted for our breadth of skills and competencies across the energy sector. We specialise in a range of high voltage solutions including operations and maintenance, electrical safety management and coordination through our Control Centre, high and extra high voltage jointing, and 24/7 emergency support for fault and repairs.
Our benefits
JOIN US IN CHANGING THE WORLD We are on a mission to optimise the performance of high voltage networks, making the wind energy sector more sustainable for this generation and the next