Field Authorised Person
Starting Salary £32,245
About the role
The Field Authorised Person works as part of a 3 person shift team operating the high voltage plant and equipment installed across the Devonport site for the Estates HV Operations team. The HV operations team are responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of the 3 large private distribution networks installed at Devonport 24/7, these include both 50 and 60Hz systems in support of business across the site and the provision of electrical supplies to both surface ships and nuclear submarines. The three distribution networks consist of HV distribution plant and equipment including many different types of primary switchboards, transformers, diesel generators and pumps, there are also more specialist HV plant and equipment installed including frequency convertors for changing from 50 to 60Hz and the SCADA systems installed to control and monitor these distribution networks. There is also a central control room from where these distribution networks are managed.
The Field Authorised Person is responsible for the on-site operation of the plant and equipment primarily in support of maintenance activities, which will include planning switching activities, making the plant to be maintained safe and issuing safety documentation to the staff performing these maintenance activities. The role also includes supporting and performing commissioning activities, fault finding and cable identification/cutting across the HV networks.
What do I need to do the role?
You'll need to have a ONC or equivalent in Electrical Discipline and have experience in Electrical Design, Plant Operating or Maintenance

What else do I need to know?

• We are happy to talk about flexible working. Please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.
• This is a 3 person shift pattern which rotates over a 3 week period including one week of dayshift, one week of evening shift, a weekend of dayshift and the third week being split between rest days and relief days.

About Babcock International and Devonport
For more than a century, Babcock, the Aerospace and Defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly-skilled engineering services. We help customers in the UK and around the world to improve the capability, reliability and availability of their most critical assets within the four market sectors of Marine, Land, Aviation, and Nuclear, underpinned by a deep understanding of technology integration, unique infrastructure and specialist training .
You will be based at Devonport Royal Dockyard in Plymouth, Devon. Working at Devonport puts the best of the South West at your fingertips. Amazing scenery, vibrant towns and numerous leisure opportunities - It's why Devon and Cornwall are such a desirable place to live and work.
Comprising of 14 dry docks, four miles of waterfront and 25 tidal berths, Devonport is the base for numerous surface vessels as well as the base and refit centre for the Trafalgar-class nuclear-powered submarines. Devonport has also recently been selected as the base port for the Navy's new Type 26 frigates and will become the maintenance centre for the future submarine programme.
We are happy to talk about flexible working. Please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.
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Armed Forces Covenant
We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant. We recognise the value that Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reserves, Veterans, Uniformed Cadet Instructors and Service Families contribute to our business and the United Kingdom. As part of the Covenant, Babcock offers Reservists and Uniformed Cadet Instructors up to 2 week's special paid leave to help them meet their commitments. To find out more please click here .
Closing date: Monday 3rd June 2019