Extra High Voltage (EHV) Engineer

Installation and maintenance

• Design, install, and repair EHV systems, which can include high-voltage substations, circuit breakers, transformers, and distribution lines.
• Perform maintenance on equipment such as generators, turbines, and pumps.
• Install and connect transformers, and install underground cable, conduit, and ductwork.
• Clean, adjust, and repair electrical equipment as needed.

Testing and troubleshooting

• Diagnose and troubleshoot faults in installations and systems.
• Conduct tests using equipment like voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters, and infrared heat detectors.
• Monitor equipment performance through gauges and charts.
• Test circuits to ensure safety and compatibility before and after installation.

Safety and compliance

• Adhere to strict safety procedures when working with high-voltage electricity.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement safety management schemes.
• Ensure all work complies with electrical codes and company objectives.
• Provide training and guidance on safe work practices to other personnel.

Supervision and project management

• Assist project engineers in monitoring equipment erection and cable installation.
• Supervise or assist other technicians, and lead crews in some roles.
• Oversee and assist with new installations and repairs, and visually check the work of contractors for compliance.
• Coordinate electrical renovations and high-voltage work.

Documentation and reporting

• Perform measurements and prepare technical documentation.
• Maintain detailed records of all work performed, including hours and materials used.
• Prepare estimates for labor and materials, and draft reports on operations and project status.
• Arrange for the handover of completed equipment and circuits.

Job Type: Full-time