Construction Opportunity: Electricity Distribution Worker

Electricity distribution worker Current Vacancies

2007-03-06:

Electricity distribution workers install and maintain the network that supplies electricity from power stations to homes, industry and businesses. overhead lines and pylon work - underground cable work - substation work.
Distribution workers conduct repairs in high voltage environments so they must prepare safe access to their work area.
Their duties include: carrying out preventative maintenance and switching operations - installing and dismantling equipment, eg transmission cables - assembling or removing components - adjusting and configuring electrical systems - inspecting, testing and diagnosing faults.
Experienced distribution workers may authorise the actions of others.
They normally work a 37-hour week which may include working some weekends. Overtime and standby duties are likely.
It is strenuous work, involving lifting, bending and carrying.
Depending on the work, workers can be out in all weather conditions.
Work on underground cabling is often in trenches, often in cramped conditions.
Work on overhead lines is at height with safety equipment. As distribution workers work with high voltage, conditions can be dangerous if workers are careless or irresponsible.
Regional electricity companies employ electricity distribution workers.
Electricity distribution workers may be able to progress to a general supervisory job usually on the completion of a level 3 qualification. Experienced operatives can earn between 16,000 and 18,500.
Experienced operatives with a level 3 qualification may earn between 20,000 and 25,000. (Permalink)

Airtricity We deliver the future green electricity

2008-02-19: The Central Analysis Team is responsible for conducting wind analyses for Airtricity wind farm projects in all geographic locations, as well as research and progression of analysis methods. Job Responsibilities: Analysis methods research and development Liaison with landowners, municipalities and wind farm developers to achieve Airtricity's business objectives in Sweden. The person appointed will be responsible for a number of Airtricity offshore wind farm developments in the Netherlands. Initiate and deploying comprehensive project set up and control measures to ensure that all offshore wind development projects deliver: Project control and integration. Risk assessment/management, Communications planning, The role is development focused. Northern Ireland Positions: Skill-set Excellent engineering and people management skills - Scotland Positions: Tax Manager, Airtricity are currently seeking to recruit an Asset Engineer to work within their Generation/Operations team which is responsible for the operations management of Airtricity's 600MW operational wind power generation assets. General support on other asset management issues, project development and asset acquisition. Airtricity is a leading international renewable energy company specialising in the development, construction and long-term ownership of onshore and offshore wind farms. Airtricity established its Scottish arm in December 2000 to focus on the development, construction and operation of wind farms in Scotland. Generating electricity using wind turbines is the fastest growing method of electricity generation. Green Power. Denmark already gets 20% of its electricity from wind power. Energy pay back. Wind farm developers usually contribute financially to the local community in which the wind farm is being built. Business Partners - Airtricity is seeking dynamic domestic business partners with good local knowledge, influence and skills to help expand wind farm development activities in these markets. Ability to finance and structure projects: Airtricity is a fully integrated renewable electricity utility specialising in the development and long term ownership of onshore and offshore wind farms. If you are interested in becoming a part this exciting team candidates should send a detailed C.V. to: HR Department, Airtricity, Airtricity House, Ravenscourt Office Park, Sandyford, Dublin 18 or email Human Resources division at: careers@airtricity.com. Interested persons should apply to airtricity at http://www.airtricity.com/international/careers/ (Permalink)

EDF Energy Your ENERGY

2008-01-01: excellent basic salary and bonus scheme, personal development programmes, This includes liaising with the Delivery teams, Finance, field resources, Performance Team Leaders, Lead Field Engineers, Senior Management and other departments within EDF Energy. Roles and Responsibilities; Flexible attitude to work and requirements. excellent basic salary and bonus scheme, The role involves developing, implementing and managing strategic solutions around our street works charge management policies and processes. HNC Electrical & Electronic Engineering desirable - ONC Electrical & Electronic Engineering as a minimum. Ability to plan, co-ordinate and control work within a busy team. Pattern working is a requirement of the role. Starting salary circa ?14,400 + Bonus & Benefits excellent communication skills. VARIOUS LOCATIONS, EAST ANGLIA, LONDON & SOUTH EAST have proven appropriate relevant work experience. The EDF Energy Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) provides for eligible employees to receive a payment subject to scheme rules depending on how EDF Energy and the business units perform. The scheme is based around EDF Energy achieving its financial and non-financial ambitions. Employee Development: Introduction Cottam Power Station West Burton Power Station Sutton Bridge Power Station Barkantine Heat and Power Company (BHPC) Northern Wind farms Combined Heat and Power schemes How we Generate Electricity Wholesale Markets Risk We distribute power to 7.8 million homes and businesses and connect new homes and businesses to the power networks. Our Public Networks pages cover all network information in London, the East and South East of England, including: information on our services and customer standards. Please click to download our application form [Microsoft Word format]. Field Sales Recruitment. The Energy Branch is responsible for the generation of electricity and the purchase and sale of electricity and gas to deliver competitively priced energy for our customers. go to Business Energy. Interested persons should apply to edf energy at http://www.edfenergy.com/core/careers/index.html (Permalink)

High Voltage Engineers Opportunities at Matrix Power Limited

2008-01-01: Career Opportunities High Voltage Engineers: over head power supply 132kv Switch-fitter / erectors Commissioning Engineers & Technicians must have experience working on switchgear, transformers and protection on South Yorkshire. Matrix Power Limited Thornton House, Brighouse Business Village, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, UK, TS2 1RT Matrix Power focuses on the provision of services to all sectors of the electrical power engineering industry: Plant and equipment manufacturers: Electrical contracting organisations: Rail industry - GrantRail Power http://www.grantrail.com/overheadpowersupply/ Cable Jointing up to 33kv, limited capability up to 66kv - Pilot & Comms cables associated with MV / HV systems Design and Project Management. Design of complete MV / HV distribution systems Maintenance and Emergency Call Out, Maintenance of switchgear (up to 11kv) Provision of a "24/7" call out facility (emergency breakdown & cable jointing) Utilising our experienced site engineering staff Matrix Power offer a competent 'hands on' test and comissioning service. Protection systems on voltages up to 400kv inclusive. Matrix Power provide the complete installation of switchgear, transformers and ancillary equipment. Bus-bar systems Main Client: Seal Sands Chemicals, 11kv Switchboards Associated with New COGEN Plant including G59 Requirement Tests. Main Client: Dupont (UK) Ltd - Wilton, Modifications, Overhaul Test and Commissioning of 11000 Volt Switch Panel; Installation, Test and Commissioning Eight Panel 11000 Volt at Monckton Peaking Station, Wakefield. Work Description: Commissioned Four Package Substations, Design, Install, Test and Commission kwh various metering scheme. Main Client: Elequip Ltd (Qatar) Technical Support on Commissioning 275kv Grid Site in Fife, Scotland. Main Client: Group Schneider Ltd Various Projects UK Wide Installing, Test and Commissioning Switchgear and Transformers. Main Client: London Underground / CEGELEC HV Maintenance on ABB Switchgear. Interested persons should apply to matrix at http://www.matrixpower.co.uk/vacancies.asp (Permalink)