GIS Gas Technician
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Occupation Type
Plumbers and heating and ventilating installers and repairers
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship Salary Threshold
£41,700
(£21.38 per hour)
Standard minimum applies
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Description
The opportunity
In this critical position as Gas Insulated Switchgear Technician you will execute the safe and timely handling of SF6 and blended gases for Hitachi Energy Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) throughout the UK. Following a successful training period, you will be taking action to ensure the highest level of satisfaction for our customers and ensure an optimal project result in accordance with Hitachi Energy’s policies and procedures. Join our team and play a key role in accelerating the growth and stability of the UK energy infrastructure.
How You’ll Make An Impact
In this critical position as Gas Insulated Switchgear Technician you will execute the safe and timely handling of SF6 and blended gases for Hitachi Energy Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) throughout the UK. Following a successful training period, you will be taking action to ensure the highest level of satisfaction for our customers and ensure an optimal project result in accordance with Hitachi Energy’s policies and procedures. Join our team and play a key role in accelerating the growth and stability of the UK energy infrastructure.
How You’ll Make An Impact
- Take ownership of the coordination and execution of on-site gas handling for SF6, EconiQ and Retrofill gases
- Protect, maintain and advise on the use, storage and transport of gas and associated handling equipment
- Use your working knowledge of Gas Insulated Switchgear to make informed decisions on technical matters
- Proactively collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure projects/services are safely and successfully delivered
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and implement necessary quality assurance measures to minimize project risks
- HNC or equivalent in electro-mechanical engineering
- Experience in the power generation, transmission and distribution industry or transferrable skills
- Experience in F-gas handling (F-gas certification desirable)
- National Grid, SSE and SPEN Authorisations desirable
- Strong analytical and proactive problem-solving skills to handle project challenges
- Strong verbal and written communication skills (English Essential)
- Valid UK Driving License
With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.
Headquartered in Switzerland, we
employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.