OCU Hornbill (Part of OCU Group) have an opportunity for HV Fitters to join our team based in Neath. 

The purpose of the role is to carry out the installation, maintenance, and repair of high-voltage (HV) electrical equipment and systems to ensure safety, compliance, and operational efficiency. The role involves working in an industrial environment such as UKPN, National Grid, SPEN etc would be advantageous, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team and use own initiative to overcome problems.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Installation of both AIS and GIS substation equipment.
• Installations of HV equipment such as Power transformers, up to 400kV, Earth Switches, Disconnectors, CT’s, Protection panels, Battery chargers, SCADA panels etc within new or existing substations to ensure compliance with DNO/IDNO specifications.
• Installation and maintenance of switchgear from low voltage up to 400kV, including GIS.
• Installations of sub-station earthing to specified drawings. Experience with oxygen and propane brazing or exothermic welding would be an advantage.
• Installations of prefabricated steel work, uni-strut products, cable ladder & tray.
• Carry out testing and inspection of installations such as cable testing (IR testing, continuity) Ductor testing and recording results.
• Glanding and termination of SWA and Multicore cables.
• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications to determine assembly requirements.
• Assemble components using hand tools, power tools, and other equipment as necessary.
• Conduct quality checks on completed assemblies to ensure compliance with standards.
• Panel wiring following line drawings and core sheets.
• Panel wiring mods as required by the client.
• Helping electricians with some installation on site if required.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environment & quality polices, procedures and standards at all times.
• Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot issues and improve assembly processes.
• Maintain a clean and organised work environment, adhering to health and safety regulations.

Skills and Experience:

• Proficient in the use of hand tools and power tools for assembly tasks.
• Strong understanding of safe systems of works within a substation.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow precise instructions.
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, for collaboration with team members.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications: 

• A C&G 2339-17 or equivalent
• Level 3 Power Networks Craftsperson Qualification

Additionally, any of the following qualifications would be advantageous: 

• Emergency First Aid at Work
• Confined Space A, B & C certifications
• EUSR
• PAF 3a and 3b
• PASMA
• Ladder Association Inspector & User certifications
• Both Slinger/Sig and Telehandler would be advantageous

Company Information:

Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.

Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms, and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.

We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.

We believe that being successful is a choice.

We choose to be successful.

We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.

We celebrate difference and appreciate diverse backgrounds. We encourage everyone who join us to be themselves at work and create inclusive teams in our workplace.