Electrical Engineer (HV)

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We're the UK's largest ports operator with a network of 21 ports around Britain. We handle around one quarter of the UK's seaborne trade and contribute £7.5 billion to our economy every year.

It's a story we're proud of but it doesn't end there.We're transforming our business and embracing the future.

We offer a vast range of roles spanning the UK, all rooted in a culture that welcomes diversity, fosters talent, encourages internal movement and progression, and places safety as our number one priority.

Our Wales & Short Sea Ports division is comprised of 16 specialist ports across East Anglia, the North West and Scotland and Wales and the South West. Through these ports we handle a huge range of products and customers including cruise & ferries, timber, dry bulks, building materials and metals. We're currently looking to expand our regional Electrical Specialists and have created a new role for an experienced Electrical Engineer with some exposure to HV or Industrial 3-phase and LV works. Ideally you'll hold AP level qualification, moving towards SAP level, but we're equally keen to speak with people who have hands on background with switching, HV Maintenance, Distribution Board overhauls and Substation upgrades.

You can be based from any of our Wales and Short Sea Ports, but the majority of the team are based in South Wales. The role will involve a fluctuating level of travel, which will be dictated by project need - on average, this will equate to 3-4 nights away per month.

Why should you work for ABP?

- Have the chance to make a difference in a business critical to UK trade.

- Work within an exciting, innovative, growing business.

- You can thrive in an inclusive environment where every individual can be themselves and feel respected

- Receive competitive salary and benefits package

- Get support for training, personal development and further education

- Benefit from support and engagement through dedicated management and leadership

Accountabilities Of Role
- Undertake the assigned training in order to develop and document sufficient skills, knowledge and experience in order to succeed into the position of High Voltage Authorised Person.

- Act as an Authorised Person in connection with the Electrical Distribution Systems across the Wales & Short Sea ports region carrying out switching operations as necessary to safely facilitate planned maintenance of the network.

- To work with the port partners in order to plan and execute essential maintenance of the distribution network.

- To identify areas where the distribution systems require upgrading and managing the upgrades to ensure minimum disruption to ABP's operations and consumers.

- Overcome day-to-day engineering problems and develop long-term solutions for a variety of engineering applications in line with operational and budgetary constraints.

- Identify and prepare cost estimates for both present and future engineering works.

- Preparation of tender documentation and contract administration in line with company policies and procedures, agreed specifications and timescales controlling the outturn costs of the works.

- Maintain pace with safety related matters and new technical innovations in order to provide advice and support to the Electrical Asset Manager.

Skills & Experience
- Prior experience active as an Authorised Person (AP) on a high voltage distribution network.

- Thorough understanding of High Voltage and Low Voltage Distribution networks

- Recognised indentured Electrical apprenticeship

- Qualified to a Higher National Certificate (HNC) level with an Electrical bias

- A sound knowledge of port operation and infrastructure

- Trained to a minimum of an IOSH accredited course or equivalent with respect to safety

- Computer skills (Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook)

- Excellent communication/interpersonal skills

- Driving licence

We offer a competitive salary, contributory pension from day one (Starting at 3% employee contribution with 5% company match), private healthcare, access to our Employee Assistance Program, 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays - plus the option to purchase additional days), wide range of discounts and cash back with high street and online retailers. We offer an inclusive work environment with an in-house training academy which offers ongoing opportunities to develop your skills.

Additional Information:

When joining ABP you will find an environment that is both welcoming and challenging. We reward our employees well and offer a generous remuneration package, employer pension, private health insurance and a range of other benefits.

Please note that ABP undertake random screening for substance abuse and operate a zero-tolerance policy. A medical will be required before starting this position also.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background, which helps us to provide a diverse and inclusive working environment.

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