Operations and Maintenance Engineer, Oxford

Job title: Operations&Maintenance Engineer Salary:£44,720 (rising to £49,920 after successfully obtaining SAP under company safety rules) Location: Oxford Our client is seeking an experienced and safety-focused O&M Engineer to join its growing operations team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, testing, and fault response of high voltage electrical systems up to 132kV across a range of industrial and renewable energy projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated HV professional with Senior Authorised Person (SAP) experience who thrives in a hands-on operational environment and is committed to maintaining the highest safety and technical standards.Key responsibilities: Perform routine, scheduled, reactive and preventative inspection and maintenance, of HV/LV equipment (up to 132kV), including switchgear, ring main units, transformers, circuit breakers, busbars, CT metering, protection and associated control systems Plan, execute, and oversee HV switching schedules to achieve safety from the system in compliance with Company Safety RulesManage fault location, diagnostics, repair, and response activities Produce remedial works quotations, compile Work Packages, Job Instructions and RAMS. Coordinating the work of technicians, supervise and mentor junior staff, conduct competency assessments/audits, and support team development Manage individual project resource allocationLiaise with clients, stakeholders and other interested parties to ensure individual project objectives, deliverables and expectations are managed/maintained Planning and executing of HV Switching, isolation, earthing up to 132kV Ensuring safety from the system issuing safety documentation in accordance with company/customer safety rules and operational proceduresTesting installations and systems, analysing test data and compiling test reports Ensuring that individual projects meet safety requirements/regulations and company QMS standards Required Qualifications / Experience: HNC in Electrical Engineering ideally in Power Distribution, or equivalent qualifications in electrical engineering or a related field, with additional certifications such as HV Senior Authorised Person (HVSAP), HV Switching Operations, or HV Safety RulesCurrent or recent Senior Authorised Person (SAP) authorisation with experience in the operation and maintenance of high voltage electrical systems (up to at least 33kV) Technical expertise in high voltage electrical systems, equipment, and protective devices, with the ability to troubleshoot electrical faults and anomalies and implement corrective actionsExperience with electrical testing (e.g., IR, continuity, pressure, VLF, Ductor), fault detection techniques, and outage planning) GWO Certifications for onshore wind farm work are advantageous but not essential. Strong knowledge of electrical safety regulations, standards, and best practices, with a focus on high voltage switching operations and electrical safety rulesStrong leadership and decision-making skills, with the ability to lead teams, manage priorities, and make sound judgments in high-pressure situations Emergency First Aid is advantageous but not essential CSCS/ECS is advantageous but not essential If you are an experienced HV professional looking to take the next step in your career, we would like to hear from you.TPBN1_UKTJ