SAP Operations Engineer Oxford Step into a leading utilities company that champions innovation and service excellence.
At Last Mile, we take pride in delivering top-notch solutions across the multi-utility sector.
Our dedicated Technical and Operations team is expanding, and we're excited to welcome a talented Senior Authorised Person Operations Engineer to our join us.
As a SAP Operations Engineer at Last Mile working under the UKPS brand, by using your technical expertise, initiative, and problem-solving skills, you will provide support to Operatives and Project Managers in the construction, audit, and energisation of electricity networks.
During the first 6 months, you'll work alongside experienced Operational Engineers, getting acquainted with UKPS procedures and policies.After this period, you'll undergo assessment and authorisation for work under the UKPS Electrical Safety Rules and Safety Procedures.
Whats in it for you as a SAP Operations Engineer?
Here at Last Mile, we pride ourselves in providing a great range of benefits including a fantastic amount of annual leave, including a Christmas shut down.
25 days holiday, increasing after 2 years by 1 day each year up to 30 days, plus 9 public holidays Holiday buy scheme EV and ULEV salary sacrifice scheme (subject to minimum length of service) Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme Up to 7% employer pension contribution Life assurance (x4 annual basic salary) Refer a friend incentive Wagestream Employee assistance programme Private medical insurance* Company sick pay* *Some of our benefits are only applicable when you have successfully completed your probation period* Your responsibilities as a SAP Operations Engineer: As part of the role, you may be involved in supervising and mentoring staff to allow development of individuals and improve the performance of the company.
Suitably Operations Engineers may also be appointed by the company as Assessing Officers, involving carrying out competency assessment and review of individuals to ensure they meet the company Authorisation standards.
Testing & Operational Duties (where appropriately authorised) 11kV & LV switchgear pre-commissioning and testing; IR & Continuity Testing, Pressure testing, Primary & Secondary Injection Testing of protection systems (Fuse and Relay based), CT Continuity, Magnetisation Curve, Polarity & Ratio Checks IR & Pressure testing at all voltages, including DC, AC and VLF testing.
Sheath & IR tests for DNO witnessed tests and audits etc, including stripping & re-capping of cables for testing purposes.
Liaison with DNO engineers during final connections of LV and HV installed networks, for connection and energisation of newly installed substations.
Energisation of IDNO/DNO LV networks for connection of customer supplies.
Planning, preparation and execution of DNO LV & HV Self-Connect activity, to complete final connections of installations directly to DNO networks.
LV/HV fault location/repair, including completion of cable sheath repairs.
Experience / Knowledge: Previous experience in the utility sector in a similar Operational Role Possess a sound knowledge of HV and LV distribution networks and the apparatus and cables used in construction.
Qualifications: Current or previous DNO/iDNO 11kV AP/SAP Operational Authorisation HNC, or equivalent, level of qualification, with a good theoretical and working knowledge of 1ph and 3ph electrical systems at both LV and HV.
A recognised supervisory Health & Safety qualification (e.g SSSTS or IOSH) Have you got the drive to go to the Last Mile as a SAP Operations Engineer?
Apply now!
About us: We are UKPS; a fast-growing Multi-utility Independent Connections Provider (ICP) part of the Last Mile infrastructure.
We are fully accredited under the NERS, GIRS & WIRS schemes to carry out the turnkey provision of multi-utility infrastructure and subsequent connections to new build housing, residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
At Last Mile, we are one of the UKs largest Independent Network Owners, owning and operating in excess of 500,000 gas, electricity, water, and wastewater connections serving residential and commercial customers.
Last Mile Asset Management adopt and operate electricity, gas, water and wastewater, and ground source heat/cooling networks that are designed, installed, and commissioned by Lloyds accredited Independent Connection providers (ICPs).
At UKPS & Last Mile, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse working environment, where employee wellbeing is at the forefront in making sure our people feel valued.
We provide tailored ongoing training and development, but most importantly, long term career opportunities for you to grow with us .
If you are motivated to succeed and have a can-do attitude,we would love to hear from you!
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