At BUUK Infrastructure, our vision is to be the leading utility partner to accelerate the UK towards net zero for all our customers. Our group of companies has been the major drive for change and innovation over 30 years.
We provide a supportive environment that is committed to enabling our people to be the best – ensuring they feel proud to be themselves and part of BUUK Infrastructure.
GTC, part of the BUUK Infrastructure Group, are looking for Electrical Networks Operations Engineer who would like to help us reach our mission to “earn customer loyalty and drive business growth by providing consistently excellent service”.
Purpose of this role
Working as a member of the regional team to complete commissioning
testing as required by the adopting network operators and in line with
company procedures and legislative requirements. Accountable for all
network operational interfaces with the DNOs in relation to Self-Connect
Operational Activities, ensuring achievement of company Self Connect
objectives.
Your key responsibilities are
Ensuring the Self Connection to the DNO network in undertaken safely and in accordance with DNO and POC/GTC requirements, ensuring that all relevant information is recorded accurately and submitted on time.
Ensure subcontract services and direct labour deliver projects safely and working with the management team, establish supply strategies to maximise value across all projects.
Champion and support change initiatives, gaining acceptance from key stakeholders, challenging inappropriate behaviour and coaching team members as required.
Review and mitigate the impact of any identified H&S risk to ensure that all Self Connect activities support the growth of a safety first and zero harm culture.
Ensure compliance to all HSEQ requirements and actively support the requirements of the HSE Plan.
Work proactively with DNOs and senior management team, as required, to develop Self Connect processes and procedures.
Undertakes incident investigations, making recommendations and implementing learning outcomes.
Undertakes required team briefing/Toolbox Talks.
Complete all audit and site inspection requirements and take appropriate follow up actions.
Complete all other reasonably requested duties.
Qualifications
Appropriate Electrical Qualifications.
Appropriate H&S Qualification.
Experience/Knowledge
Distribution Engineer background, specifically operating on 11kV networks either as an SAP or SAP in training holding AP status to enable switching under supervision in line with the CIC COP ‘Option 3/4'.
Significant experience and/or qualifications as well as having a working knowledge of current Legislation, Technical Standards & Specifications, Codes of Practice and Recommendations relating to the Electric Distribution Systems.
Line management experience.
Conditions of Employment
What can you expect from us
Cost of living annual pay review.
Company pension contributions up to 10% if employees contribute 5%.
33 days holiday including bank holidays with the ability to purchase an additional 2 weeks.
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
To say thank you, each time you successfully refer someone you will receive a referral payment of £1000 (net of tax).
Hybrid working for eligible roles.
Development opportunities to reach your career aspirations.
BUUK has an award-winning culture. We care about your wellbeing and safety as we all deserve the right to go home safe, every day. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we respect each other and advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion in all we do.
Research shows that women and people from different underrepresented backgrounds often only apply for a job if they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. If you would like to be a part of our team and you meet many, but not all our requirements for this role, please apply. You can also ask us about flexible working options.
Please note we reserve the right to close the role early. Therefore, if you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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