Reed
An experienced Site Electrical Test Engineer is required to support on-site testing, commissioning, and maintenance of transformers and associated equipment. This is a site-based role involving regular UK travel and occasional overseas work.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead on-site transformer testing, commissioning, and fault diagnosis
- Carry out planned maintenance, repairs, and performance optimisation
- Ensure full compliance with RAMS, Health & Safety, and site regulations
- Accurately complete test documentation, reports, and certification
- Represent the business professionally on customer sites
- Travel across the UK and internationally as required
Testing & Commissioning
- Perform electrical testing including:
- Insulation Resistance, HV/Applied Voltage, and HV Withstand
- Transformer Ratio, Winding Resistance & SFRA
- HV/LV CT testing and vector group verification
- Bushing testing (Tan Delta) and tapchanger checks
- Conduct protection and functional testing:
- Relays (Buchholz, Oil Surge, Rupture Detector)
- OTI/WTI calibration and auxiliary equipment (PRDs, gauges, breathers)
- Complete system checks:
- Cooling systems, marshalling boxes, and control wiring
- Oil sampling/analysis, impact recorder reviews, Ashridge setup
Installation & Assembly
- Carry out mechanical installation of transformers and components:
- Radiators, conservators, cooling systems
- Bushings, tap changers, gaskets, seals
- Complete electrical installation work:
- Wiring, termination, and control/protection systems
- Marshalling boxes and cable systems
- Perform functional checks on alarms, trips, and protection systems
Maintenance & Refurbishment
- Support oil management (draining, filling, filtration, sampling)
- Replace and upgrade gaskets, seals, and transformer accessories
- Inspect and maintain transformer components to ensure reliability
Site Safety & Operational Excellence
- Establish safe working areas, barriers, and lifting operations
- Operate lifting and rigging equipment safely
- Identify and report hazards, incidents, and near misses
- Interpret technical drawings and schematics to guide work
Beneficial Skills / Experience:
- Proven experience in electrical testing within engineering environments
- Strong background in transformer testing and commissioning
- Experience in site-based/live environments
- Relevant electrical qualifications and regulatory knowledge
- Ability to read and interpret drawings and schematics
- Strong understanding of Health & Safety practices
- Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently
- Flexible with travel requirements
Additional Details:
- Competitive salary (DOE)
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Quarterly profit share scheme
- Healthcare cash plan & Employee Assistance Programme
- EV salary sacrifice scheme
- Pension
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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