Senior Test Engineer

Job Description Summary The Role of the Senior Test Engineer is to successfully coordinate the testing of High Voltage Power Transformers to verify compliance to the customer’s requirements. The Senior Test Engineer must follow test procedures and instruction at all times to ensure the transformer is tested correctly, safely while minimising product and equipment risk at all times. Job DescriptionRoles & Responsibilities:

• Provide technical expertise in testing Power Transformers to national & International Standards
• Planning test schematic diagrams for testing inc. switching operations.
• Adhere to test procedures & instructions.
• Report Test Equipment Defects before use.
• Report Test Non-conformances to the Test Manager
• Always maintain a high standard for safety.
• Record all test results accurately.
• Review and analyze test results prior to filing.
• Develop test skill levels through career development & active learning.
• Maintain test equipment inline with the Business strategy.
• Always minimize product and equipment risk through planning and monitoring.
• Ensure effective use of historical test data and lessons learnt when planning test circuits.
• Methodically analyze a test problem through diagnostic testing
• Liaise with customer inspectors and auditors to ensure compliance with customer requirements.
• Support business continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the development of test engineers

Qualifications

• To have a proven track record operating in the electrical field either within testing transformers or working experience in and around substations
• HNC in a relevant electrical or engineering discipline or demonstrable practical experience
• Ideally possess a good knowledge / experience of testing, switching operations & substation configurations
• Possess a good knowledge of Electrical Safety Rules and their interpretation.
• Test Engineers must conduct themselves with authority and confidence.
• High Voltage test or Transformer Test experience is highly desirable

Additional InformationRelocation Assistance Provided: No