Senior Field Service Engineer
2 days ago
Chester
Job Title: Snr Field Service Engineer Purpose of the Role: To deliver installation, commissioning, testing, and maintenance of medium- and low-voltage electrical distribution assets for industrial and utility clients across the UK and internationally. Location: UK & Ireland (travel required, occasional overseas projects) Key Responsibilities: • Carry out installation and start-up of switchgear, transformers, and control systems up to 33 kV., • Perform commissioning, inspection, and diagnostic testing of electrical networks and protection schemes., • Complete equipment upgrades, retrofits, and wiring modifications in line with project requirements., • Deliver both preventive and corrective maintenance, including partial-discharge assessment, oil sampling, and thermal imaging., • Lead or support on-site teams, including subcontractors, ensuring safe and efficient work execution., • Prepare risk assessments, method statements, and technical documentation to company and client standards., • Produce detailed test records, progress updates, and final site reports following completion of works., • Provide technical input for service quotations and client proposals., • Participate in an on-call rotation to support customers with urgent field issues., • Represent the company professionally, identifying new service opportunities and supporting client relationships. Experience & Background • Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in the commissioning, maintenance, or repair of HV/LV electrical systems., • Demonstrated competence with protection relays, control circuits, and switchgear testing., • Experience working both independently and as part of a site-based engineering team. Skills & Qualifications • Full UK driving licence and valid passport., • HNC/HND or degree in Electrical / Power Engineering (or equivalent practical experience)., • Sound understanding of electrical safety practices and HV network isolation procedures., • Competent user of test instruments such as secondary injection sets (Sverker, T&R, Omicron, etc.). Technical Expertise • Testing and commissioning of 33 kV–415 V systems., • Current transformer (CT) and voltage transformer (VT) primary and secondary testing., • Relay testing and configuration for over-current, earth-fault, and voltage protection., • Verification of control wiring against schematics and fault-finding of circuits., • Knowledge of G59/G99 protection principles and power-system compliance standards., • Familiarity with auto-changeover schemes, transformer protection, and HV safety protocols.