Maintenance Technician - Tunnels

Maintenance Technician - Tunnels

Maintenance Technician, specialising in Tunnels, is required to join a well-known construction and infrastructure organisation, based in Hatfield. The Maintenance Technician will assist in the efficient operation of the M25 Tunnels by undertaking maintenance and other tasks as required. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager/Supervisor, you will be conversant with the operation of all electrical/mechanical plant, within the Dartford River Crossing and other M25 Tunnels, under normal and emergency conditions and be capable of operating systems under local or remote control.

The successful Maintenance Technician will ideally hold a recognised Electrical Apprenticeship and have a good level of all round experience in Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical Maintenance (Pump Maintenance being an advantage)

Some of the main duties of a Tunnels Maintenance Technician will include:

• Report to the Tunnel (Senior) Maintenance Supervisor;
• Complete switching schedules prior to any HV switching works;
• Responsible for safe electrical isolations carried out on site;
• Carry out Planned Maintenance and defect repair work on a range of electrical equipment which includes Switchgear, Transformers, Pumps, Fans, VSDs, lighting and associated control gear etc;
• Work to the Electrical Safe System of Work;
• Mandatory requirement to participate in the Standby/Callout procedure for M25 Tunnels - Holmesdale, Bell Common and Hatfield.

What experience you need to be a successful Tunnels Maintenance Technician:

• Qualify as an Approved Person under the BB ESSW requirement for HV and LV work
• Knowledge and experience of generators and switchgear to 11KV Fault finding using schematic drawings
• Knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation
• 18th Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations
• Card holder or training will be provided if necessary, in: MEWPS, Confined spaces training, Inspection & Testing C&G 2391, CSCS / ECS Card, Qualify as an Approved Person under the BB ESSW requirement for HV and LV work

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Tunnels Maintenance Technician to progress their career. If you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!

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