Site Technician

With a focus on operational technology and digital transformation, Capula, part of the EDF Group, has been a leader in advanced system integration for decades; optimising efficiency & delivering performance on a massive scale. But with continuous innovation at the heart of our business, we’ve always got our sights set on the future. We work in some of the most highly regulated and challenging industrial environments, and have delivered critical projects across energy, water, renewables and manufacturing.

Summary of Role:

As part of the Energy Team you will be primarily responsible for the on-site wiring of protection systems and control systems for transmission, distribution and power generation station projects. Modifications will be required to be electrically tested for safety, prior to commissioning by our commissioning Engineers. The role will obviously require travel to customer sites across the UK so flexibility and a willingness to travel is a must along with the technical competence required of this role.

Main Activities

• The assembly and wiring of electrical of protection systems and control systems for transmission of varying size and complexity using drawings, parts lists, and specifications. This shall include cable installations and terminations, glanding and termination of paired and multicore cables, Copper, and FO communications cables as necessary.
• Mechanical assembly of cubicles, framework, cable tray/ladder racking and desks.
• Assist with the hardware team with building and testing of the test rigs.
• Work with the site manager / supervisor to ensure all site deliverables and materials are ready.
• Quality of own work and rework identified during inspection and test, Assist with ITP check sheets with the site Supervisor / Manager
• Updating issue logs and communicating directly with responsible Site Manager, design, or commissioning engineers to resolve issues identified.
• Equipment builds and configuration inspection, LVD electrical safety checks, Earth bond continuity test, Point to point wiring checks, High voltage withstand test, Insulation resistance test, Power up, fusing and equipment functionality checks.
• Any other equipment specific tests as detailed in the project hardware test specification for the temporary test rigs or customer cubicles.
• Appointed to complete isolations on test rigs at Capula.

Essential Requirements:

• Have a Minimum 1-year experience of being a Site based wire person
• Experience of E, C & I installation (Substation Control Systems, Protections systems or similar) on National Grid Sites
• Able to read and interpret circuit diagrams, general assembly prints, wiring schedules and parts lists.
• National Grid Person
• SSSTS
• ARC Flash
• PASMA
• 18^th Edition
• Impressed Voltages
• Asbestos Awareness
• Manual Hiring
• Confined Space awareness
• LOTO Training
• Must be prepared to travel and work away at customer sites
• Full UK Driving License.

Desirable Requirements:

• Mechanical assembly of cubicles, framework, cable tray/ladder racking and desks.
• Apprenticeship trained with ability to undertake minor Site installation activities

In return Capula offers the following benefits to permanent employees

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Flexible working

• Pension

• Life assurance policy

• Private health care

• Lifestyle screening

• Salary sacrifice programme

• Mental health assistance programme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Green car scheme

• Support in achieving professional status

NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES: We are currently working with only our preferred suppliers.

To express an interest in this position, simply apply below or you can e-mail hr@capula.com with a cover letter and CV, quoting the job reference number.