Electrical Engineer - 9050
2
East Midlands, South West, West Midlands
Bassetlaw, Fradley, Nottingham , Shrewsbury , Tewkesbury
Various
Staff Grade 5
Fixed Term
Full Time
Engineering
£34,330 (pro-rata)
The successful applicant will have a relevant electrical engineering qualifications and will join the Midlands area MEICA Team to plan and deliver electrical works to flood risk pumping stations and water control structures. The role will be based within the Midlands due to the remote nature of some sites a driving licence and the ability to travel is essential.
You will;
- be responsible for providing assurance for both High Voltage and Low Voltage electrical safety across the Midlands Area.
- have experience of working as a Senior Authorised Person (11kV).
- be part of a network of Senior Authorised Persons, working nationally to ensure and improve our compliance with electrical safety regulations.
- have professional registration to a minimum level of CEng with the IET.
- assess the competence and appoint in writing all those who carry out work on Environment Agency electrical systems and equipment.
- provide technical advice to ensure staff across the Midlands involved with electrical works comply with Statutory legislation, British and European standards together with Environment Agency’s codes of practices, procedures and related guidance.
- provide technical leadership on a range of activities and projects where MEICA type equipment is installed, refurbished or replaced.
You will;
- be responsible for providing assurance for both High Voltage and Low Voltage electrical safety across the Midlands Area.
- have experience of working as a Senior Authorised Person (11kV).
- be part of a network of Senior Authorised Persons, working nationally to ensure and improve our compliance with electrical safety regulations.
- have professional registration to a minimum level of CEng with the IET.
- assess the competence and appoint in writing all those who carry out work on Environment Agency electrical systems and equipment.
- provide technical advice to ensure staff across the Midlands involved with electrical works comply with Statutory legislation, British and European standards together with Environment Agency’s codes of practices, procedures and related guidance.
- provide technical leadership on a range of activities and projects where MEICA type equipment is installed, refurbished or replaced.
Joining our friendly and important Midlands Supra Area MEICA Team you will report to the Midlands MEICA Team Leader, acting as technical leader on MEICA activity and will participate in our response to flood incidents. You will provide technical electrical support and direction to other MEICA Team members and be responsible for liaising with wide range of business partners and leading on actions on behalf of the Midlands MEICA Team Leader and Operations Managers.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the statutory legislation, British and European standards, relating to electrical safety.
- Experience in leading or taking a lead role in safety investigations, identifying and disseminating learnings to bring about improvements in electrical and behavioural safety.
- Knowledge and experience of Root Cause Analysis and process improvement.
- A good understanding of Asset Management and asset management computer systems.
- Highly motivated self-starter.
- Outcome focussed. You will need to demonstrate you can deliver the required tasks.
- Educated to degree level or equivalent and professionally registered. CEng with the IET.
- Ability to influence, persuade and bring others with you.
- Technical Leadership.
- BEng or MEng degree Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
- CDM 2015 and general health and safety awareness.
- Project Management.
- Writing and reviewing technical specifications.
- Discretion, ability to work on sensitive issues.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Experience in leading or taking a lead role in safety investigations, identifying and disseminating learnings to bring about improvements in electrical and behavioural safety.
- Knowledge and experience of Root Cause Analysis and process improvement.
- A good understanding of Asset Management and asset management computer systems.
- Highly motivated self-starter.
- Outcome focussed. You will need to demonstrate you can deliver the required tasks.
- Educated to degree level or equivalent and professionally registered. CEng with the IET.
- Ability to influence, persuade and bring others with you.
- Technical Leadership.
- BEng or MEng degree Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
- CDM 2015 and general health and safety awareness.
- Project Management.
- Writing and reviewing technical specifications.
- Discretion, ability to work on sensitive issues.
- Excellent communication skills.
Closing Date: 14th November 2018 at 23:55 hours
You will report to the Midlands Supra Area MEICA Team Leader who is based at Fradley Park, Lichfield.
The salary will be circa £34,330 per annum we also have an enhanced payment of £6,000 per annum in place for Chartered Engineers working within our MEICA Teams.
The Environment Agency offer an extensive range of employee benefits
For further information on this role, the employee benefits and the work of the Environment Agency, please download the candidate pack.
More information about office locations can be obtained on the contact details below.
For any questions relating to this role, please contact: paul.lavender@environment-agency.gov.uk
You will report to the Midlands Supra Area MEICA Team Leader who is based at Fradley Park, Lichfield.
The salary will be circa £34,330 per annum we also have an enhanced payment of £6,000 per annum in place for Chartered Engineers working within our MEICA Teams.
The Environment Agency offer an extensive range of employee benefits
For further information on this role, the employee benefits and the work of the Environment Agency, please download the candidate pack.
More information about office locations can be obtained on the contact details below.
For any questions relating to this role, please contact: paul.lavender@environment-agency.gov.uk
14/11/2018, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
2 years
MEICA – New and modified assets and systems
Describe the stages associated with the introduction of new or the refurbishment of MEICA equipment in relation to specification, design, installation and commissioning?
MEICA Technical Advice and Design
Demonstrate where you have given specialist technical advice on MEICA design that has resulted in a more effective, efficient or safe MEICA activity or installation?
Influences and Persuades Others
Describe a time where you have had to demonstrate to a person/people that the technical solution required is appropriate specifically where they are non-technical?
Legislative Knowledge
Describe where you have applied legislative knowledge that would relate to MEICA type works specifically around electrical Low Voltage and High Voltage safety?
Driving License
CEng IET
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
This Vacancy is closed to applications.