Electrical Test and Inspection Lead
Balfour Beatty PLC
Electrical Test and Inspection Lead
Salary Not Specified
Balfour Beatty PLC, Bridgwater, Somerset
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 3 weeks ago, 23 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 76d2e9d1d5754c36b834bbb80d5e4ded
Full Job Description
- To abide by, and implement safety systems in strict compliance with The Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, Electrical at Work Regulations 1989, Electricity Safety Quality And Continuity Regulations 2002 etc.
- To be the MEHJV subject matter expert regarding the on-site testing and inspection for the electrical installations (including the I&C and building services systems).
- Support the MEHJV installation teams with the implementation of BS7671 and RCC-E requirements relating to testing and inspection of electrical systems.
- To support both the on-site project leadership teams, and off-site electrical delivery partner engineering and Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) leadership teams with the safe management of electrical energy at HPC.
- Represent the MEH JV at relevant internal and external stakeholder meetings relating to electrical testing and inspection.
- Engage with NNB engineering, project management and planning teams to promote schedule realistic energisation timelines.
- Ensure that electrical systems intended to be energised by the duty holder are fit for purpose with completed supporting documentation, and that suitable and practicable measures are documented and implemented to ensure safety to both people and plant where works are required on or near live electrical services.
- Assessment of the competencies of people in relation to works being executed on or near electrical live services, ensuring that appropriate safety documents are in place and those in receipt of safety documents are competent to hold them.
- On behalf of the electrical delivery partner, and MEH JV, act as the responsible person / Subject Matter Expert (SME) on the project supporting evolving updates of the electrical safety procedures.
- Provide reporting and support to the MEH JV Construction Manager with respect to electrical testing and inspection.
- Support the MEH JV quality team to develop inspection and test plans for the electrical inspection and testing activities., Day in, day out, our teams deliver amazing projects in challenging conditions; developing, managing and maintaining the vital infrastructure and public spaces that modern economies, societies and communities rely on.
Do you have? - Significant experience in electrical testing and inspection
- A good working knowledge of electrical safe systems of work including lock out and isolations procedures.
- Have an excellent working knowledge of the testing requirements of BS7671
- BS7671 18th edition qualification
- City & Guilds 2391 (18th edition)
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
- Up to date knowledge of workplace / construction Health and Safety
- Degree / HND / HNC Electrical Engineering (or suitable work experience).
- Proficient use of IT and MS Office software.
- Current construction health and safety training.
- Shall hold a valid CSCS / ECS card or equivalent.
Amazing infrastructure isnt the only thing that gets built here. Incredible careers do too. Join our Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick team as an Electrical Test and Inspection Lead at Hinkley Point as part of the MEH Alliance with us and you can build something to be proud of here.
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About Hinkley Point C
The first new nuclear power station to be built in the UK in over 20 years; Hinkley Point C in Somerset will provide low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes, create thousands of jobs and bring lasting benefits to the UK economy.
Marking a significant milestone in the revitalisation of our nuclear power industry, Hinkley Point C will make a major contribution to the UKs move to reduce carbon emissions. The electricity generated by its two EPR reactors will offset 9 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions a year, or 600 million tonnes over its 60-year lifespan., Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick (BBK) is a market leading mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and mechanical, electrical and instrumentation (ME&I) solutions provider with over 100 years of engineering expertise.
We design, install and maintain the systems that make building infrastructure work. Emphasising environmentally efficient technologies, digital construction and offsite manufacturing, our experienced teams deliver high quality solutions across the following sectors: Aviation, Buildings, Civils, Defence, Energy and New Build Nuclear.
At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business. To ensure we deliver on this commitment, we have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, proactive, measurable steps we are taking to make this a reality.
To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and Women into Construction. In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.