Electrical Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description – Electrical Supervisor

Location: United Kingdom

Job Type: Self Employed – opportunity for 50+ hours per week, travel paid, weekly invoice/payments (CIS scheme used) (up to) £26/hr commensurate with experience.

Salary: (up to) £26/hr commensurate with experience

Reporting to: Senior Management & Project Leads

Job Summary: The Electrical Supervisor is responsible for supervising electrical installations, testing, and maintenance of utility scale power generation system. The role involves managing electrical technicians/labour, ensuring safety compliance, troubleshooting system issues, and maintaining the highest-quality standards throughout the installation process. The supervisor plays a critical role in the successful deployment of generation, ensuring that electrical components are properly connected and functioning. –

Key Responsibilities:

– Safety and Compliance: Ensure all electrical work complies with electrical codes and regulations.

– Maintain a safe working environment by following safety methods and controls, conducting safety briefings, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

– Ensure that personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn and safety measures are observed during installations and repairs. –

Supervision and Leadership:

– Oversee a team of electricians and technicians during the installation and maintenance of electrical generation projects.

– Assign tasks, set work priorities, and ensure projects are completed within deadlines.

– Monitor the quality of work, ensuring it meets electrical codes, safety standards, and project specifications.

Installation and Maintenance: Quality is the key to every piece of work.

– Working in-field with all site operatives.

– Supervise the electrical installation, including wiring, inverters, and electrical equipment.

– Conduct system checks, inspections, and testing to ensure proper functionality of the generating electrical system.

– Troubleshoot electrical issues, identify faults, and implement corrective actions to maintain optimal system performance.

Project Coordination: Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and clients to plan and execute electrical installations, isolation and controls.

Training and Development: Train and mentor junior electricians and technicians on best practices in electrical installation and troubleshooting/fault finding.

– Ensure that the team is kept up-to-date with the latest technologies, tools, and safety procedures related to generation power systems.

– Development pathway to be identified and agreed for candidate career pathway and supported by the client

Inventory Management: Oversee the inventory of electrical supplies, tools, and equipment needed for projects.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

– NVQ level 2 or higher electrical qualification.

– Experience: At least 5 years of experience in electrical work, with a focus on utility scale energy systems. Prior experience as an electrical technician, electrician, or supervisor in the renewable energy industry is highly preferred.

– Skills:ECS Gold Card o Strong knowledge of electrical standards, safety standards, and regulations. Proficiency in reading electrical diagrams and schematics. Hands-on experience with solar inverters, battery systems, lv panels, wiring, and electrical connections. Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. o Strong leadership and team management skills. Testing and fault identification.

– Certifications: NVQ level 3, Level 3 Diploma, AM2 , ECS Gold Card, 18th Edition Regulations, Inspection and Testing BS

Essential Attributes:

– Proficiency in applications for site reporting (iauditor, Microsoft etc ).

– Experience working in engineering and /or utility scale power generation.

– Ability to travel within the UK as required, often working away from home during the week.

– Own transport to be provided and reimbursed at 25p per mile

Working Conditions:

– The role will require working in various outdoor environments and conditions, including rooftops or construction sites.

– Work schedules may vary depending on project deadlines, with some overtime expected –

– Safety precautions and protective equipment must be used at all times.

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