Specialist (Electrical) Area Delivery East Anglia - 19673
1
East of England
Newmarket
KENNETT PUMPING STATION NEWMARKET, CB8 7QL
Staff Grade 5
Permanent
Full Time
Engineering
£36,389
We are looking for a forward thinking person with electrical experience and knowledge to work on our Strategically Important Assets within the team. The role will require you to work with a large variety of assets including surface water and groundwater pumping stations operating in high voltage and low environments. Your role within the team will be to undertake electrical planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks on the assets. In addition, the role will be required to undertake the role of SAP (Senior Appointed Person) when required
The Hydrology & Operations team within East Anglia is responsible for the operation and maintenance activities on our Strategically important assets, namely the Ely Ouse to Essex Transfer scheme (EOETS) and related Groundwater Support schemes such as the Stour Augmentation Groundwater Scheme (SAGS) and the Waveney Augmentation Groundwater Scheme (WAGS) providing water to the receiving rivers in times of environmental stress. The team undertakes maintenance activities on the assets to ensure they are operationally ready.
We are seeking an electrician experienced in the industrial or water sector to undertake electrical planned preventative maintenance activities on our assets. The ideal candidate will hold Higher National Certificate (HNC) or equivalent electrical qualifications with suitable experience in the desired sectors expecting the successful candidate will work towards professional registration / membership with the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET).
You should also be able to demonstrate knowledge in the following areas:-
• Industrial controls i.e. three phase motor controls, SCADA / PLC systems, electrical diagrams
• High Voltage environments.
• City & Guilds 2391 inspection and testing of electrical installations
• City & Guilds 9848-51 High Voltage (HV) operational safety
• Switch High Voltage equipment, write switching schedules and issue High Voltage safety documents.
• Undertake to role of Senior Appointed Person (SAP) when required.
A working knowledge of Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) will be an advantage
You should also be able to demonstrate knowledge in the following areas:-
• Industrial controls i.e. three phase motor controls, SCADA / PLC systems, electrical diagrams
• High Voltage environments.
• City & Guilds 2391 inspection and testing of electrical installations
• City & Guilds 9848-51 High Voltage (HV) operational safety
• Switch High Voltage equipment, write switching schedules and issue High Voltage safety documents.
• Undertake to role of Senior Appointed Person (SAP) when required.
A working knowledge of Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) will be an advantage
Frequent travel between various area office / depot locations will be required for which a vehicle will be provided for business purposes. This post requires a full UK driving licence. For further details please contact Andrew Baker on +44 7798 636277 alternatively email andrew.baker@environment-agency.gov.uk
29/10/2021, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
MEICA - Maintenance and work management systems
Maintain MEICA assets to ensure they meet statutory, safety and performance standards and realise cost effective design life.
MEICA – New and modified assets and systems
The planning, appraisal and introduction of new; refurbishment of existing or modification of MEICA systems and equipment.
Delivers Results Through Others
Harnesses the team to deliver results on time, to required standards and in line with organisational processes and procedures.
Full driving licence.
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.