Substation Inspector
UK Power Networks
Substation Inspector
£38892
UK Power Networks, St Giles, Camden
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 4 Sep | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 2bed3d8b564f4f5bbe97d5c8930206dc
Full Job Description
- Inspection & Non Intrusive Diagnostic Testing of all plant and apparatus associated with the Primary Distribution network.
- Fault location and repair of minor plant defects associated with the Distribution network.
- Ensure that all staff for which he/she is responsible work to the DSR and to demonstrate a strong safety culture
- Take Oil Samples for diagnostic testing from HV Plant.
- Use of appropriate IT equipment
- Immediate supervision of Maintenance/Construction staff within their working party.
- To be prepared to assist other sections as and when required e.g. organisational changes, system emergencies etc as determined by your skills, knowledge and experience.
- The following skills and attributes are important to this role
- Basic Electrical Background
- Flexibility and able to work in a team environment
- Ability to problem solve in a practical way
- Able to work under pressure
- Must have a clean driving licence
- Work efficiently and communicate effectively with other team members
- Have the enthusiasm to learn and develop new skills and techniques.
- Demonstrate a strong safety culture.
- Be flexible in their approach to work.
Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%) - Tenancy Loan Deposit scheme
- Tax efficient benefits: cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Occupational Health support
- Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers products.
- Discounted access to sports and social clubs
- Employee Assistance Programme.
Nature & Scope
This position has been classified as a Specified Role and will be subject to pre-appointment drug screening in accordance with the UK Power Networks policy on Alcohol & Drugs".
The person undertaking this role will play a vital role in the safe and timely completion of the Inspection and Maintenance up to and including 11kv in the London Region. The job holder may be required to work at any location within the UK Power Networks area.
The successful applicant will be expected to work either alone or as part of a team of Inspectors that report to an Inspection Supervisor and have the support of experienced Field Engineers., Managers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e. public, visitors and employees of other organisations. This includes briefing individuals working for them and ensuring there is the necessary understanding, competence and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment.
Employees will ensure they fully understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. Similarly where work activities can have an adverse impact upon the environment, and particularly where there are legal requirements, employees will understand those impacts and the controls they must ensure are applied.
Employees need to be aware that for some craft and operational roles that work at height, or use fall arrest devices, there is an upper weight limit of 116Kg due to maximum safe working load of the safety equipment that is used.
Desirable
A good understanding of Health & Safety and Environmental Legislation
Personal Skills