SUBSTATION INSPECTOR

79476 - Substation Inspector



This Substation Inspector will report to the field staff supervisor and will work within Network Operations based in our Central London, Covent Garden office. You will be a permanent employee in our UK Power Networks team.



You will attract a salary of £38,892 + benefits and a bonus of 3%.



If you are successful, you will need to undertake a medical and DBS reference check



Close Date:.20/10/2024



We also provide the following additional benefits



Annual Leave



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.



Main Job Purpose:



To work as part of a team or as a lone worker, in the London geographical area, carrying out the full range of responsibilities associated Inspections at voltages to 11kv.



Principal Accountabilities:



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 you is responsible work to the DSR and to demonstrate a safety culture



Take Oil Samples for diagnostic testing from HV Plant.



Use IT equipment



Supervise Maintenance/Construction staff within their working party.



To be prepared to assist other sections e.g. organisational changes, system emergencies etc as determined by your experience.



Nature & Scope



This position has been classified as a Specified Role and is subject to pre-appointment drug screening observing the UK Power Networks policy on Alcohol & Drugs".



The person undertaking this role will play an important role in the safe completion of the Inspection and Maintenance up to and including 11kv in the London Region. You may work at any location within the UK Power Networks area.



You will 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.



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



Desirable



An understanding of Health & Safety and Environmental Legislation



Personal Skills



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