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HV Maintenance Technician
The HV Maintenance Technician (HVMT) will be part of a 2x person team consisting of themselves and an HV Maintenance Engineer (HVME).
The HVMT will be part of a skilled team of engineers that demonstrate superb technical competency, delivering critical infrastructure and ensuring the highest levels of availability, performance and safety.
The candidate will have previous experience working in an electrical or engineering field. Work may be carried out onshore or offshore, therefore there is a requirement to go offshore with this position.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. Therefore, please submit your application as early as possible.
About the role
The HV Maintenance Technician will have responsibilities in the following four areas.
1. Processes
Execute 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
Train to develop to 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.
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 business with maintenance and fault emergency response.
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.
DIRECT REPORTS/INTERNAL INTERFACES
Head of Commissioning
Head of Control Centre
Head of Operations
Head of Technical
Head of Business Services
O&M Engineers(s)
What you will need
Required criteria
- Self-starter who is adept at working with cross-functional teams
- Highly personable with customer management skills
- Good working knowledge of Client/Contractor relationships and basic commercial awareness
- HV and LV equipment operation and maintenance
- Previous experience working in an electrical or engineering field
- Solution oriented approach
Desired criteria
- Senior Authorised Person on HV networks (authorisation preferably ENA MDSR)
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