Apprentice Substation Fitter
Department: Distribution
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Guernsey
Reporting To: Team Lead
Description
To install, connect, repair and maintain LV and HV electrical plant, cabling and control systems up to 90kV.
The principal role of a Jointer/Fitter is to ensure distribution cables and plant work correctly and reliably. To create this, a jointer/fitter requires sound technique, manual dexterity, attention to detail and a conscientious approach. High safety standards are essential to control the hazards from live working also the construction site or public roadwork environments.
The post holder will train on both HV and LV plant and cables up to 90kV.
Key Responsibilities
1. To carry out installation and maintenance of cables, switchgear, transformers, distribution pillars and underground link boxes in a variety of scenarios ensuring work is carried out to very high standard of reliability and safety.2. Ensures on site safety is maintained at all times and will be involved in carrying out Risk Assessments.3. To carry out fault finding and to correct defects on electrical plant and equipment to ensure reliable operation.4. Will assist in the planning of jobs by carrying out site visits, organising resources and liaising with customers.5. To carry out installation of new plant and modifications to existing plant to improve performance.6. Operates cable tracing equipment to identify cables and interprets cable route drawings to ensure that they are installed in the correct position.7. To accept formal safety documents and lead working parties for specific tasks, ensuring safe working practices are adhered to.8. Carries out LV Operations such as the removal and replacement of LV Distribution fuses and links for maintenance purposes or to energise and de-energise cables.9. Be aware of and comply with local legislation, specifically related to Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities and Data Protection.10. Demonstrate the core values and behaviours or Guernsey Electricity Limited.11. May be required to take part in a formal standby rota.
Such other duties as may be allocated and interchange of duties as required
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
· A good standard of education and will serve a recognised Apprenticeship at City & Guilds level 2 or 3 which will include Distance Learning· Must demonstrate a very high attention to detail as work is safety critical · Must be willing to travel as some of the training is likely to be carried out in the UK· Will be required to train and become qualified to drive and handle heavy vehicles, forklifts, cranes, or special tools· Will undertake training on minor plant items, safety training, and NRSWA Operator licence or equivalent (Road works)· Will develop a strong knowledge of the functional structure of Guernsey Electricity, its mission, objectives, strategies, and critical success factors
Why join Guernsey Electricity Limited
Now is an exciting time to join Guernsey Electricity and you can play a critical role in helping Islanders transition to a more sustainable future.
