About Us
James Fisher Renewables, part of the James Fisher Group (JF Group), provides comprehensive and trusted solutions to offshore wind and renewables market. This, among other services, include high voltage engineering solutions, from conceptual design, through to installation and operations and maintenance as well as blade services. The company has an extensive experience through working at over 60 wind farms - onshore and offshore - in the UK, Europe, Taiwan and United States.
The Opportunity
JFR is growing in all directions of it's operational footprint, and we are looking for TWO Operations Engineers - HV SAP to join the Constructions Services division and support customers with the HV safety of the system, ensuring highest level of standards on our clients' sites by governance through Electrical & Mechanical Safety Rules.
You will be involved in site inspections, troubleshooting, HV risk assessments and more! There will be opportunities to develop into SAP (up to 400kV).
Ideally, we are looking for someone to be based in the South East and the Aberdeenshire area.
This role will be home based with around 25% travel away from local sites.
Principal Accountabilities
- Carry out and manage electrical work and testing activities.
- Manage the work area and return networks to normal operation.
- Provide basic electrical safety rules training to other site workers.
- Co-ordinate and manage resources (including sub-contractors), materials, tools/equipment and PPE.
- Operate as a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) and Control Person (if required) under the EDS Electrical and Mechanical Safety Rules (and specific client rules as required).
- Support projects globally with our key clients mobilising on and offshore to support the needs of the client. Working on rotations and ad hoc as required.
- Provide and comply with company and client Risk Assessment and Method Statement (RAMS).
- Plan electrical installations, maintenance and testing tasks on client high and low electrical networks.This includes electrical safety, general safety and client liaison.
- Promote H&S at every opportunity, supporting the HSE reporting systems, HSE team & Leadership team.
- Support other sides of the business as and when required.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working in an electrical engineering role.
- Understanding of electrical single line diagrams.
- Experience and willingness to solve problems in real time.
- Highly personable with good customer liaison and management skills.
- Full driving license and valid passport.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
- Willingness to travel and works shifts away from home.
- Ability to meet the requirements of GWO/O&G Offshore Medical and survival certificates are essential.
- Experience in the role of Senior Authorised Person working on high voltage networks.
Desirable
- Third Level Education (HNC, HND, Degree, Masters) in an engineering discipline.
- NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety.
- Experience in working offshore.
- Experience in fault response, location and repair management.
- Experience in managing electrical projects.
- Authorised to SAP 400kV Level on HV Networks
Why join us?
We offer a number of benefits including Group Personal Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, Medical Insurance, competitive salary and benefit packages. We also invest in training and developing our people.
Interested to learn more? Click "Apply".
Due to the volume of applications that we receive for our vacancies, on occasion applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
James Fisher and Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications for candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success depends on our talented and diverse workforce.