Field Engineer (28365)
- Recruiter
- UK Power Networks
- Location
- Stevenage
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 14 Apr 2017
- Closes
- 28 Apr 2017
- Sectors
- Engineering
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
JOB TITLE: Field Engineer
REPORTS TO: Lead Field Engineer
FUNCTION: Network Operations - Eastern Region
LOCATION:Stevenage
SALARY: Band D-F dependong on qulaifications
Closing Date: 4th May 2017
Job Purpose:
To work as part of a team within the Eastern Region geographical area. In addition the role will include supporting Capital Programme, Connections, and Faults within the area. This includes liaison with customers, network operations and control, networks planning and supervision of field staff and management of contractors.
Dimensions: No direct reports or financial budget
Principle Accountabilities:
Ensure high standards of safety management throughout all areas of responsibility.
Responsibility for delivery of all maintenance, construction and fault works to time, cost and quality.
Ensuring staff comply with all policies and procedures and work to a high standard of quality.
Daily planning, co-ordination and real time responsibility for the efficient utilisation of resources.
Liaise with HV/LV control - submission of HV/LV switching log, complete HV/LV network operations in accordance to distribution safety rules and policies and procedures etc.
Ensure that the Asset Database - Ellipse, is updated with completed work etc. as required by the system.
Support and provide technical support to field staff,
Manage and resolve any contract actual issues, with the support of Contract Management.
Produce Risk Assessments and Method Statements for the safe delivery of projects work as and when required.
Complete quality assurance checks of works completed and take action to rectify any quality issues identified.
Liaise with and manage relationships with our customers with the aim of meeting their expectations wherever possible.
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.
Complete out of hours safety/emergency response (Standby) as and when required.
Nature and Scope:
The post holder will be an integral part of the team responsible for the delivery of all Maintenance, Capital Programme, Connections and Faults work within a geographical area. In conjunction with the scheduling team, Field Staff Supervisor and Field Staff you will be responsible for delivering an excellent service to the customer, ensuring we meet the requirements of our Guaranteed Service Standards.
Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience:
Essential
Good organisational and communication skills
LV Field Engineer / Trainee Engineer = Band F
HV Field Engineer with Full 11 kV SAP plus minimum of ONC = Band E
EHV Field Engineer with full 33kV and or 132kV SAP with HNC = Band D
ONC Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
HNC Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
LV/HV and authorisation on the EPN network
EHV (33kV) authorisation on the EPN network
IT literate including Ellipse, SAP etc.
Current valid driving licence
Desirable
NRSWA (City & Guilds) Supervisors certificate
IOSH Managing Safely certificate
Familiarity with MS Excel spreadsheets
Key Competencies
Essential
Organisational Awareness
Customer Service
Safety Management
To be able to work on own initiative
Flexibility
Desirable
Project Management
Prioritisation/Scheduling experience
Should you not currently possess the full range of essential skills, qualifications and competencies listed above, there may be an opportunity for further training to equip the successful candidate appropriately. If the successful candidate does not possess all relevant competencies for the core grade, it will be appropriate to appoint at a lower grade until they have developed the required competencies.
Salary: . Date posted: 14/04/2017
REPORTS TO: Lead Field Engineer
FUNCTION: Network Operations - Eastern Region
LOCATION:Stevenage
SALARY: Band D-F dependong on qulaifications
Closing Date: 4th May 2017
Job Purpose:
To work as part of a team within the Eastern Region geographical area. In addition the role will include supporting Capital Programme, Connections, and Faults within the area. This includes liaison with customers, network operations and control, networks planning and supervision of field staff and management of contractors.
Dimensions: No direct reports or financial budget
Principle Accountabilities:
Ensure high standards of safety management throughout all areas of responsibility.
Responsibility for delivery of all maintenance, construction and fault works to time, cost and quality.
Ensuring staff comply with all policies and procedures and work to a high standard of quality.
Daily planning, co-ordination and real time responsibility for the efficient utilisation of resources.
Liaise with HV/LV control - submission of HV/LV switching log, complete HV/LV network operations in accordance to distribution safety rules and policies and procedures etc.
Ensure that the Asset Database - Ellipse, is updated with completed work etc. as required by the system.
Support and provide technical support to field staff,
Manage and resolve any contract actual issues, with the support of Contract Management.
Produce Risk Assessments and Method Statements for the safe delivery of projects work as and when required.
Complete quality assurance checks of works completed and take action to rectify any quality issues identified.
Liaise with and manage relationships with our customers with the aim of meeting their expectations wherever possible.
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.
Complete out of hours safety/emergency response (Standby) as and when required.
Nature and Scope:
The post holder will be an integral part of the team responsible for the delivery of all Maintenance, Capital Programme, Connections and Faults work within a geographical area. In conjunction with the scheduling team, Field Staff Supervisor and Field Staff you will be responsible for delivering an excellent service to the customer, ensuring we meet the requirements of our Guaranteed Service Standards.
Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience:
Essential
Good organisational and communication skills
LV Field Engineer / Trainee Engineer = Band F
HV Field Engineer with Full 11 kV SAP plus minimum of ONC = Band E
EHV Field Engineer with full 33kV and or 132kV SAP with HNC = Band D
ONC Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
HNC Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
LV/HV and authorisation on the EPN network
EHV (33kV) authorisation on the EPN network
IT literate including Ellipse, SAP etc.
Current valid driving licence
Desirable
NRSWA (City & Guilds) Supervisors certificate
IOSH Managing Safely certificate
Familiarity with MS Excel spreadsheets
Key Competencies
Essential
Organisational Awareness
Customer Service
Safety Management
To be able to work on own initiative
Flexibility
Desirable
Project Management
Prioritisation/Scheduling experience
Should you not currently possess the full range of essential skills, qualifications and competencies listed above, there may be an opportunity for further training to equip the successful candidate appropriately. If the successful candidate does not possess all relevant competencies for the core grade, it will be appropriate to appoint at a lower grade until they have developed the required competencies.
Salary: . Date posted: 14/04/2017