Switchgear Engineer
6 days ago
Bradford
A great opportunity has arisen for a switchgear expert to join a leading forward thinking company who supply to the power industry Job Description: • Review Technical specification, SLD and estimate RMU, LV cabinets, Feeder Pillar tender selling prices for Sales engineers and tendering to quote to the customer, based on supplier prices., • Coordinate with purchase department & maintain up to date monthly prices from suppliers, sending enquiries to suppliers and follow up from quotes., • BOM- establish and select component parts to fulfil the customer specification, • Drawing approvals to suppliers., • Monitoring any material problems at suppliers and suggesting alternatives., • Taking quality issue feedback to suppliers and finding solutions to avoid reoccurrence., • Visiting supplier premises for process and inspection of goods if needed., • Developing new suppliers for various products., • Providing technical support, calculations and particulars as and when required for all Group departments, • Providing support with technical queries from customers and attending customer visits if required., • Working with third party consultants where appropriate Beneficial Skills / Qualifications: • Degree in Electrical Engineering, • 5 Years experience Engineering/Sales/Tendering in LV & HV Switchgear industry., • Technical knowledge of LV ACB and MCCB switchgear cabinets, with a strong understanding of BS EN IEC 61439 and bespoke LV cabinet specifications., • Technical knowledge and experience in SF6-insulated and air-insulated MV RMUs and circuit breakers, with a sound understanding of BS EN IEC 62271, ENA TS 41-36, and switchgear accessories, including TLF and VIP protection. Essential, • Familiarity with UK DNO and ICP standards and specifications, including UKPN, SSEN, SPEN, NPG, NGED, ENWL, and other UK distribution network requirements., • Good understanding of LV and MV switchgear layouts and configurations, including close-coupled, free-standing, extensible, and non-extensible RMUs, in accordance with BS EN IEC 62271-200 and ENA TS 41-3 Additional Details: • 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays, • Company Profit Share Scheme, • Nine-day fortnight, plus two paid breaks, • Healthcare cash plan and EAP scheme, • Excellent canteen facility with tea, coffee and milk provided, • Pension, • EV salary sacrifice scheme and EV charging JBRP1_UKTJ