JOB PURPOSE
As a Field Service Engineer you will conduct field site investigations provide technical support and deliver highquality reports on Partial Discharge (PD) activity in highvoltage assets. Youll also be part of the team that installs and commissions monitoring systems ensuring client satisfaction and operational excellence.
WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
Site work:
- Installation testing and commissioning of IPEC monitoring systems in substations.
- Partial Discharge investigation using specialist equipment to detect and locate sources of PD in HV assets.
- SLA framework and maintenance works on monitors permanently installed in substations as part of IPEC SLA Framework/maintenance agreements.
Client facing service & support:
- Analysis of field test results and preparation of technical reports for clients.
- Regular analysis and reporting online customer PD data.
- Communicate directly with customers coordinate test procedures and planning.
- Contribute to the advancement of IPECs Partial Discharge understanding and theory.
- Collaborate with the IPEC Research and Development team to support testing and trials of new technologies.
Working Relationships:
- As part of the Services & Support Team the Field Service Engineer reports directly to the Services Manager.
- Internally key relationships will be established with colleagues from the Services & Support Sales and Marketing and Research & Development teams.
- Externally the Field Service Engineer will engage with IPECs clients globally including major Distribution Network Operators and large industrial organisations.
WHO WERE LOOKING FOR
The ideal candidate will have:
- a degree in Electrical engineering other Engineering or related applied sciences (essential)
- Excellent troubleshooting problemsolving and analytical skills (essential)
- Able to selfmanage workload and to work remotely for periods of time
- Methodical reliable and trustworthy
- Flexible and responsive in working patterns and hours comfortable working independently
- Competent written and verbal communicator
- Have a strong sense of client relationships customer services and support
- Demonstrate an ability to learn and an interest in developing a career in the Power Industry with an option to specialise in Substations and Partial Discharge impacts on the systems
- Be willing to travel over 50 on field within UK and globally
- Hold a full clean UK driving licence
WHY JOIIN US
In addition to joining a growing and lively business IPEC offers a range of benefits to its people including but not limited to:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- buy/sell holiday scheme
- Reimbursement of any professional membership fees
- Continued professional development opportunities
- Enhanced Paternity and Maternity Pay
- Generous Sick Pay Scheme
WHAT WE BELIEVE IN
We wont be ruling anyone out based on factors such as but not limited to ethnicity religion sexual orientation gender identity disability etc. The only criteria for differentiating candidates is based on us judging who can best perform in the role based on their skills and experience demonstrated.