Junior Electrician Metering Technician

Job Title: Junior Electrician / Metering Technician

Accountable to: Energy Engineer

Location: Head Office based in Durham. Site based work locations varied.

Position Type: Permanent.

Salary: £24,000 - £28,000 (depending on experience) +, company van, tool kit, 32 days annual leave incl. bank holidays, NEST pension scheme, BUPA private health care and other company benefits.

Job Purpose

Direct Energy Solutions (DES), a division of Direct Business Group, provide an array of energy services to UK and international customers. Our head office is based in Northeast England. Our service portfolio includes energy monitoring and management, on-site surveys and installation, commissioning and specialist consultancy services offers depending on client requirements.

We are excited to be expanding our team and are looking for an enthusiastic candidate. We are seeking a newly qualified electrician who works well under pressure, can think on their toes and has ambition to develop a broad technical skillset in energy monitoring and energy services management.

Reporting to the Energy Engineer, the post holder will perform a variety of activities supporting the Direct Energy Solutions technical functions.

The role will primarily focus on supplying turnkey solutions for energy monitoring at various sites to monitor utilities - energy, water, and gas including sub circuits in a top-down methodology. Creating reticulation diagrams depicting the monitoring device locations.

Work location is primarily site – based. Candidates who apply for this role must be comfortable with daily UK travel, including overnight stays (as required), as is projects are located across the UK and internationally. Location / Project requirements can change on a weekly basis.

Job Scope: Key Objectives:

1. Conduct site surveys to:

a. Understand the client’s electrical reticulation and requirements to draw up reticulation diagrams.

b. Single Line Diagrams done in electronic format on software provided.

c. Draw up a bill of materials for quotation purposes.

d. Take note of points for future install / upsell opportunities.

• Conduct the Installation and commissioning of Low Voltage monitoring equipment - 3 phase and 1 phase. To be installed in Substations / Distribution boards / Meter rooms / Kiosks etc.
• Fitment of conduit, din rail, enclosures and various other installation containment for the installations where needed.
• Programming and testing of all communication devices and ensure the system communication is successful before leaving site.

5. Commissioning and capturing of devices onto the online portal and hierarchy setup.

6. Training of on-site personal on the deployment and commissioning process of Pan Power equipment and online portal presentation for on-boarding and follow up technical training.

7. On going technical support to client to be provided as and when required.

Key Competencies / Requirements:

• Take ownership for work tasks and responsibilities.
• Work and operate in a dynamic and fast paced organisation.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have a systematic approach to problem solving.
• Have enthusiasm, the ability to contribute to a team and have a flexible approach to all aspects of work.
• To be able to work using their own initiative and as part of a team.
• Be able to adapt at times to flexible working hours and locations.
• Be willing to train and support other members of the Team.
• Maintain professional conduct at all times.

· IT / computer literate with basic MS office knowledge (excel, PowerPoint & word).

· Valid UK Driving licence.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum NVQ Level 3, Electrical Qualifications
• BS7671 (18th Edition latest amendment).

Desirable:

• Minimum of 2 years’ of industrial on-site electrical experience as improver

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

Health & Safety:

It shall be the duty of every employee of DES to work under the guidelines and Legislations of Health and Safety, including:

• To take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of other persons.
• Comply with all relevant PPE Requirements.
• Complete and attend any HSE Training which is required to fulfil your role.
• Be aware of site rules and always adhere to them.
• Report any accidents, incidents, near misses or safety observations.
• Must be aware of all the DES H&S policies and procedures and associated documentation.
• Manage equipment stores.
• Ordering equipment and materials as required.

Staff Development

· All staff are required to participate fully in staff development and have a responsibility to identify their own personal development needs in conjunction with their line manager.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £24,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company car
• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Paid volunteer time
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• NVQ level 3 Electrical
• BS7671 (18th Edition Latest Amendment)

Experience:

• on-site electrical: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: – Junior Electrician / Metering Technician