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About The Role
Are you looking to be part of a team that builds and maintains the backbone of the UK’s power infrastructure? Balfour Beatty’s Power T&D team is currently looking for a
Substation Wireman to support various projects across Scotland.
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Key Responsibilities
- The installation of HV plant and apparatus at all voltage levels from 33Kv to 400Kv, Including busbars and connectors, switchgear, transformers ground earthing, hot tinning, mechanical bending/forming, erection of aluminium and steel structures as well as the installation of cables.
- Gland and terminating multicore and power cables to meet client standards.
- Understand and be conversant in red and green drawings and apply modifications as required. Install labels and interlocks including electrical interlocks. Wire control panels.
- Resolve problems on site in conjunction with the site supervisor/managers ensuring all site procedures are being followed.
- Maintain strict adherence to safety and relevant industry standards
What you'll be doing
- To liaise with the Project Management Team on progress of the job to guarantee activities are coordinated effectively across the project.
- Work with the relevant supporting functions to ensure equipment and materials are delivered to site in a timely manner
- Ensure that accidents and near-miss incidents are promptly reported giving accurate details established at the time of the incident, assist in investigations when required
- To ensure that documenting of data and reporting requirements are satisfied within the time frames required by all team members
- Work closely with the commissioning team and engineering department for successful interfacing
Who we're looking for
- The following qualities/experience are Essential:
- SJIB Qualified 1.1 Competent in the installation of HV Substation apparatus.
- Competent in site installation procedures
- CPCS training or similar
- Ability to work at Heights
- Able to pro-actively develop and maintain a strong safety culture.
- Able to identify competencies and skills required to undertake tasks and ensure that personnel are trained and competent to carry this out
- Good communication skills to effectively brief team and engage with wider functions at a range of levels of seniority.
- Hold Current UK Driving Licence
- The following qualities/experience are desirable:
- SSE/SPEN/NG authorisations as required
- 1.2 MEWP licence and/or Telehandler/ROTO preferred
