HV Maintenance Engineer (Senior Authorised Person)

HV Maintenance Engineer (Senior Authorised Person) 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 themselves and a HV Maintenance Technician (HVMT) 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) About the company Intelligent solutions for high voltage renewable network performance Required Criteria • Operating as a Senior Authorised Person on HV networks • HV and LV equipment operation and maintenance • Experience in electrical fault response, location and repair management • 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 • Previous experience working in an offshore environment Skills you'll need