Commissioning Engineer

Widnes Based - Covering North Wales, Merseyside and Cheshire

Permanent

Competitive + Commercial vehicle + Flexible Benefits

 

Summary

Freedom Group are currently looking for a Commissioning Engineer to assist us with our SPEN Substation Electrical framework working on substations from LV to 132kV. 

 

Reporting to the project managers, you will ensure that a planned, programmed, auditable and structured approach to the commissioning process is carried out to the highest standards, making sure the installed switchgear, transformers, relays, and protection schemes operate in accordance with the design intent.  

 

Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

• Supervise onsite commissioning activities to ensure safe, compliant, and accurate testing is achieved.
• Write and Review Commissioning procedures and Safe System of Work for suitability of the activity.
• Prepare and Submit Commissioning Documentation for presentation to the Testing & Commissioning Panel for review and approval
• Ability to spot dangerous occurrences before they happen and implement control measures.
• Plan onsite commissioning activities including having an approved commissioning procedure, an approved Safe System of Work and co-ordination with other working parties including attending site planning meetings.
• Ensure all required test equipment is available and within date calibration records.
• Ensure the initial state of plant is as expected in the commissioning document.
• Successfully deliver pre-start briefing to entire working party including client witnesses for the commissioning with all parties fully understand the testing requirements and their individual roles to achieve a safe and compliant commissioning activity.
• Achieve a safe and compliant commissioning activity.
• Ensure the commissioning documents and safe system of work is followed by all involved in the activity.
• Witness and close out commissioning activities through to gaining client acceptance
• Report to project managers immediately when plant does not operate as expected or defects are found during the commissioning stage.
• Forward thinking approach with a can-do attitude.
• Plan and arrange commissioning activities in accordance with the project programme.
• Liaise with the project managers or representatives
• Attend meetings as needed

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in the commissioning of Electrical switchgear and protection systems from 11,000 to 132,000 volts from manufacturers such as Schneider, Siemens, Ormazabal, Kolektor, Brush etc 
• Experience working on SPEN DNO equipment and protection schemes
• HNC qualification
• In date SPEN authorisations
• CSCS card

Benefits:

We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: 

• Company commercial vehicle
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
• Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.
• Personal development programme

 

If you feel like this is an area you would like to progress into but you’re not quite meeting the criteria yet, we also have Trainee Commissioning Engineer roles available, reach out to us to find out more.

 

Next Steps

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. 

 

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. 

 

About Us 

Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. 

 

You will be working as part of a team where we are committed to creating a culture where we treat each other fairly and with respect, recognising everyone as an individual.

 

Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.

 

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