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- SPEN (Scottish Power Energy Networks)
- or
- SSE (Scottish & Southern Electric)
- Must have own van & equipment)
- Accommodation Provided
- Scotland: Central Belt
- NW England: Cheshire & Warrington.
- Cable jointing or HV fitting experience
- Service and mains.
- Minimum of 2 years practical or craft skills experience using hand tools.
- Basic operational knowledge of electrical or mechanical systems.
- Site safety passport and/or experience of working on CDM sites.
- Manual Handling
- DNO Authorisations for SPEN to receive and cancel PTW (or alternative equivalent DNO authorisation i.e. ENW, NPG) - Desirable
- Full Driving Licence
- Support with the installation of power cable joints and terminations on paper/lead or polymeric underground or substation cable systems, switchgear, transformers and associated equipment in substations operating at up to 33kV.
- Support with the replacement of plant / equipment along with associated multicores and earthing cables to make a fully operational scheme
- Progress to "Authorised Person" status under SPEN's Safety Rules, allowing the individual to
- a) have independent access to substations containing live exposed conductors,
- b) to receive a permit to work and
- c) to supervise a working party.
- Recognise best practices and promote innovative ideas.
- Keep safe and maintain all company property issued, ensure it is routinely PAT or calibration tested and bring to the company’s attention any items that are not of a serviceable nature in a timely manner.
- Assist technical staff such as SAPs in undertaking cable identification, spiking, phasing and pressure testing of power cable systems up to 33kV.
