Test & Installation Engineer

Job description

*2 roles available*

HVPD Ltd has an exciting opportunity, based in our head office in Manchester, UK (although global travel will be required), for a Test & Installation Engineer with experience in partial discharge testing.

We have a great track record in promoting our employees through the business; we also offer excellent training to ensure everyone is working to the highest of standards.

The role would suit someone looking to work on technically interesting equipment, looking for high earning potential and who would enjoy travelling to countries across the world.

The role requires up to 40% working in the field, including overseas and offshore travel.

Role and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Conducting On-line (& Off-line) Partial Discharge Testing (in addition to other condition based testing) at customer sites worldwide. Recognised as technically knowledgeable in partial discharge.
• Installing and commissioning HVPD sensor and plant monitoring solutions at a variety of global sites within Oil and Gas, Renewables and Utilities sectors.
• Provide applied engineering and technical consultation for customers in the areas of power systems studies, power quality analysis, installation, start-up, maintenance, repair and training.
• Interpret specifications and customer inquiries and design technical proposals for customers.
• Attend customer sites to assist sales visits and conducting specialised training for customers.
• Acting as an HVPD ambassador to trade organisations/conferences (i.e. IEEE, conferences) by presenting papers, case studies and demonstrating equipment.
• Mentorship and training of junior engineers and/or technicians.
• Developing designs and prototypes, assessing feasibility, determining whether existing equipment, components, and tools require modifications, and specifying modifications when necessary for various installation projects.
• Processing data collected by engineers on site jobs.
• Providing data analysis for customer reports.
• Supporting customer data service requirements; to provide telephone and email support to customers.
• Updating the HVPD Database.

Full training on our products and services will be provided.

Person Specification

• Flexible team player willing to get involved across departments.
• Interest in full life cycle of test and installation project from planning, testing, commissioning to reporting and monitoring.
• Excellent organisation and problem solving skills with the ability to prioritise and plan effectively.
• Strong decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent team-working and people skills.

Essential Requirements

The ideal candidate must have:

• A minimum of HND/ HNC in engineering subject or have worked in a similar field for over 5 years.
• Knowledge and practice of safety precautions related to working with electrical and electronic equipment (ideally HV).
• Demonstrated ability to provide service and represent company interests in developing customer relationships to assure long-term customer satisfaction.
• Customer report / general presentation skills.
• Self-management of assigned projects and job cost accountability.
• Strong computer skills including report writing.
• Must be legally authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

In return we offer:

• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Full training and opportunity to gain external certifications
• Flexible working
• Competitive Salaries
• Annual profit sharing bonus and EMI share options
• Social Events
• Excellent transport routes
• Company pension (after qualifying period)
• Childcare Voucher Scheme
• Eye care Voucher Scheme

About HVPD

HVPD are experts in the growing industry of on-line partial discharge (OLPD) condition monitoring of in-service, medium voltage (MV) and high voltage (HV) networks. We offer a complete range of OLPD diagnostic test and monitoring equipment to provide an 'early warning' of 'incipient' high voltage insulation faults. Our technology supports condition based maintenance (CBM) asset management schemes, enabling our clients to take early, corrective maintenance action to avoid unplanned outages.

Uniquely in the marketplace, HVPD supply bespoke, OLPD monitoring and database solutions for complete MV/HV networks with a focus on local area networks to our customers in five market sectors: Oil & Gas (both topside and subsea), Offshore Renewables, Shipping, Transmission and Distribution, and Power Generation. Over 350 customers in 100 countries already trust our technology.

HVPD are committed to the development of our people through our internal training programs, learning and customer interfacing. We invest in your development and professional ambitions. HVPD is a company with strong values and investment in its staff. Everyone who joins HVPD is guaranteed a salary that matches their ability and responsibilities, and given every opportunity to increase it through training and development.

On top of your basic salary, you will receive at least 28 days' holiday each year (including Bank Holidays), and the opportunity to accrue more days each year you work with us; plus a range of other benefits including child care vouchers, eye care vouchers and flexible working.

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