HV Field Service Engineer
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 5241 (75% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and STATKRAFT UK LTD is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2123 (Electrical engineers, Professional electrical engineer role if degree-level design/management dominates) or SOC 5249 (Electrical and electronic trades not elsewhere classified., Field engineer maintaining electricity plant if not switchgear-specific). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
About the role
- Work on maintenance aspects of our electricity switchgear and plant up to and including 400kV (training and development will be on offer to get you Authorised up to 400kV)
- SAP training and development
- Investigate alarms from the system and provide fault response
- Support with the delivery of projects
- Follow up on execution of planned and corrective maintenance tasks
- Supervise engineering work onsite
- Assess the technical requirements for ongoing projects
- HNC Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- Relevant experience from within the energy sector
- Demonstrable experience of working on the electrical network, ideally dealing with LV and HV plant maintenance
- Previous SAP Authorisation would be advantageous.
- A good understanding of O&M works processes
- Have a high standard of HSE awareness
- Knowledgeable in: -
- Power generation
- HV networks
- Electrical Testing/Analysis
- Commissioning
- MS Office Applications
- The position will require extensive travel within the UK and sometimes abroad.
- Applicants will need the right permit to work in the UK as well as a clean driving licence.
A career with Statkraft is a career filled with purpose – meaning that every employee is not just making a living, they are making a real difference to the planet, our communities, and the future. With us, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match. This includes:
- An opportunity to work with renewable energy and contribute to a low emission society
- Professional and personal development in an exciting global company
- A working environment characterized by competence, responsibility, innovation and a strong commercial culture
- A diverse workplace with regards to gender, age and cultural background
- Competitive terms of employment and benefit schemes
Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. The applicant must be eligible for security clearance and authorisation.
Statkraft's vision is to renew the way the world is powered. To navigate the complex journey ahead, we need every voice at the table. We therefore work actively to be a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome all applicants regardless of background, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnicity, nationality or disability.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with STATKRAFT UK LTD, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. STATKRAFT UK LTD holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 5241 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.