Senior Electrical Service Engineer

SENIOR ELECTRICAL SERVICE ENGINEER

AT ABB, WE ARE DEDICATED TO ADDRESSING GLOBAL CHALLENGES. OUR CORE VALUES: CARE, COURAGE, CURIOSITY, AND COLLABORATION – COMBINED WITH A FOCUS ON DIVERSITY, INCLUSION, AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES – ARE KEY DRIVERS IN OUR AIM TO EMPOWER EVERYONE TO CREATE SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS. THAT’S OUR STORY. MAKE IT YOUR STORY.

THIS POSITION REPORTS TO

Electrical Team Leader

YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In this role, you will ensure the Lifecycle Solutions portfolio is delivered effectively according to ABB quality standards and safety guidelines via the execution of technical support and acting as specialist to solve problems in your own expertise area. The work model for the role is: hybrid from our Aberdeen location as a preference, or St Neots location. This role is contributing to the Energy Industries business in the UK. Main stakeholders include customers, suppliers, and ABB colleagues from Sales, Operations, Factories & Service Units. You will be mainly accountable for: • Engineering, installing, commissioning and maintaining a wide range of electrical equipment including: HV/LV Switchgear (up to 33kV), Excitation and Synchronising Equipment, Protection Relays • Diagnosing and rectifying faults on electrical equipment including communication link between equipment and control system (eg Modbus/Profibus/IEC61850) • Developing work packs, testing procedures and method statements according to ABB and customer safety and quality standards • Liaising with customer on site to generate work permits, isolation testing procedures and attend on site meetings as necessary to support effective completion of the work scope • Assisting in tender preparation with technical input • Analysing customer RFQ and communicate with customer to develop a scope of work • Liaising with internal factory technical specialists and attend factory acceptance tests of electrical equipment as required • Supporting junior team members and graduates in their career development and training

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification (HNC/HND)
• Knowledge of Power Generation and MV/LV electrical distribution systems
• Protection Relays (secondary injection testing)
• Familiar with safety and isolation procedures for electrical systems/equipment
• Offshore commissioning/maintenance experience
• Experience of reviewing electrical schematics & workpacks
• Knowledge and experience of communication protocols e.g. Modbus/Profibus/IEC61850
• Competent in writing maintenance and commissioning procedures for electrical equipment
• Knowledge and understanding of programming and interfacing between electrical products and customer control systems.
• Familiar with safety and isolation procedures for electrical systems/equipment
• Experience in creating quality and safety procedures for PM/CM activities offshore
• Knowledge of excitation (AVR) & synchronising equipment
• Knowledge of troubleshooting Power Management and SCADA Systems

MORE ABOUT US

For the 4th year running ABB UK has been recognised as a Top Employer in UK. Being certified as a Top Employer showcases an organisation’s dedication to a better world of work and exhibits this through excellent HR policies and people practices. The Energy Industries Division serves a wide range of industrial sectors, including hydrocarbons, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, power generation and water. With its integrated solutions that automate, digitalize and electrify operations, the Division is committed to supporting traditional industries in their efforts to decarbonize. The Division also supports the development, integration and scaling up of new and renewable energy models. The Division’s goal is to help customers adapt and succeed in the rapidly changing global energy transition. Harnessing data, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), the Division brings over 50 years of domain expertise delivering solutions designed to improve energy, process and production efficiency, as well as reduce risk, operational cost and capital cost, while minimizing waste for customers, from project start-up and throughout the entire plant lifecycle. We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory