CompEx Electrical Technician

CompEx Electrical Technician x2 - East England - £41,265 to £48,547 + Company Van

National Gas is securing Britain’s energy. We transport gas throughout Great Britain, repair and maintain gas pipelines, and manage the meters that allow millions of homes and businesses to access the energy they need. We are the national gas network, providing secure energy to power Britain, achieve net zero, and maintain our industrial competitiveness. 

The Operations team maintain, repair and upgrade 7,666km of high-pressure pipe, 23 compressor stations, 504 above-ground installations, and 8 connected distribution networks through a highly skilled team of over 600 technicians and engineers across Great Britain. Working around the clock to maintain and enhance the infrastructure that powers homes, business and industries, guaranteeing a steady and secure energy supply.

About the role

Are you kind of like a Swiss Army knife: A multi-skilled problem solver who people can count on? If so, we’re looking for a co-worker like you!
 
As a CompEx Electrical Technician you will travel to every AGI and Compressor Station in the East area to complete CompEx inspections on electrical and instrumentation equipment in accordance with BS60079.
 
This is a Monday to Friday role with your working week planned in advance, with you having a say where you go and when. A typical day for someone in this role would be a 07:30 start, check the van then it’s off to site. You will meet your colleague(s) at site and check in with NCC (Network Control Centre), you will then enter the site and gas test for leaks. 
 
You will then begin your CompEx inspections and record the results on AIMS app on your company issued iPad, you can crack on with visual and close inspections but you will then check in with NCC prior to any detailed inspections. 

You will normally take a break about 10:00, lunch about 12:30, then its checking out with NCC and setting off home or back to the hotel at about 16:00. If working away from home for overnight stays you will be entitled to additional allowances.

What we are looking for

To be successful in this role you will have been a time served apprentice (NVQ Level 3, or equivalent) with your specialism being in Industrial Electrical (requirement) or Instrumentation (advantageous) Engineering having worked in accordance with CompEx 01-04. 

You will ideally be up to date with your 18th edition wiring regulations, however if you have 17th edition we can put you through the latest version. You must hold a UK driving licence and be willing to travel the East of England with overnight stays as required.

What we can offer you

• Annual bonus of 6% based on personal and company performance
• Company Van
• 26 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays - option available to buy extra or sell days
• Double-match pension scheme - for every £1 you put in, we'll add £2 (max company contribution 12%)
• Opt-In flexible benefit scheme, including salary sacrifice private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans and more
• Overtime at x1.5 normal and then x2 on Sunday
• Financial protection with 10x salary death in service and financial support if you're unable to work due to long term illness or injury
• Excellent family friendly provisions - maternity/paternity/adoption/surrogacy/shared parental leave
• Career progression, professional training and development – including access to LinkedIn Learning
• Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7
• Financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions

About us

National Gas is securing Britain’s energy.  Gas is an essential part of a secure energy supply in Britain, and will continue to play a vital role for decades to come.  More than ever, we need the security that gas brings to keep the lights on, businesses running, and to protect jobs. National Gas provides that security.
 
We are responsible for transporting gas to power stations, major industries, storage facilities, more than 500,000 businesses, and 23 million homes through nearly 5,000 miles of pipes across Britain.
 
National Gas is also proud to lead the way in transforming the energy network for a net zero future. Gas provides the energy security to support renewable electricity generation, and we are developing our infrastructure to transport hydrogen and carbon dioxide across the country. 
     
We are committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve.  We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring to our organisation, and strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. 
 
Not sure you meet all the criteria? We'd encourage you to take a chance and apply anyway! At National Gas we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. 

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