Electrical Engineer (SAP)

• Provide technical support across the water and waste processes to the operations and maintenance functions on the practical aspects of electrical power distribution and utilisation
• Work to tight schedules, overseeing operational maintenance, repairs and performing SAP duties in issuing High Voltage and Low Voltage Permits to Work
• Engage with contractors and other third parties in providing oversight and technical supervision of onsite activities
• Coordinate work activities of multiple working parties – Contractors, Thames Water staff and Distribution Network Operators (DNO)
• Review RAMS and act as a technical expert to support the approval of TWOSAs
• Act as Lead SAP for several operational sites with varying sizes and complexity, comprising a wide range of HV and LV switchgear, equipment, and transformers
• Coach and mentor the other members of the team and operations staff in preparation for appointment as an Authorised Person
• Participation in the team on-call out-of-hours rota

• Experience in the electrical industry, fault finding on high and low voltage equipment
• Clear understanding of HSP 24 Part-01 (Thames Water electrical safety rules) and BS7671 (18th edition - IEE Wiring Regulations)
• Suitably trained, qualified and experienced as a Senior Authorised Person
• Good understanding of water/wastewater processes and their relationship to electrical power distribution systems
• Team player with good analytical and interpersonal skills
• Effective communicator willing to face challenging issues
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues
• Valid driving license

Ideally have a good understanding of water/wastewater processes and their relationship to electrical power distribution systems

• Car Allowance, all PPE and tools are provided
• Standby rota payments can increase this earning potential upon completion of essential company training
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution
• Annual Leave: 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
• Generous Paternity Leave, including 4 weeks paid and an optional 2 weeks unpaid
• Enhanced Maternity Leave, 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance