Hiring: Electrical Maintenance Engineer/Technician (LV Systems) Location: London Duration: 12-Month Contract About the Role This is a site-based Shift Engineer role supporting the operation and maintenance of critical building systems within a BP office environment. The engineer will ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of electrical, HVAC, and critical infrastructure systems while managing contractors, maintenance activities, and compliance requirements. The role works alongside a Monday-Friday engineer and another shift engineer, reporting to the Engineering Supervisor . This position is initially for cover with potential for extension. Key Responsibilities Electrical & Building Maintenance Maintain and troubleshoot LV (Low Voltage) electrical systems. Perform electrical isolations and ensure safe contractor activities. Diagnose faults in: Electrical systems Control systems UPS systems Power quality issues Motors, VFDs, and soft starters Install and maintain electrical and mechanical equipment. Ensure spare parts are available for maintenance activities. HVAC & Critical Environment Systems Operate and maintain: HVAC systems FCUs (Fan Coil Units) VAV systems Chilled water systems and chilled beams Pumps, tanks, and sumps Monitor environmental conditions and equipment performance. Support operation of critical facilities such as data rooms. Contractor & Permit Management Coordinate and supervise contractors. Ensure compliance with Permit-to-Work and Control-of-Work processes. Prepare risk assessments, method statements, and work requests. Support small projects and upgrades. Compliance & Safety Follow company Health & Safety procedures. Maintain water hygiene and L8 compliance. Support fire alarms, suppression systems, and life safety systems. Investigate incidents and produce reports. Ensure maintenance documentation is up to date. Systems & Technology Use tablets and maintenance systems for real-time work updates. Work with: Building Management Systems (BMS) DALI lighting systems Power monitoring equipment Permit-to-work software Emergency Response Participate in out-of-hours emergency response. Support business continuity plans during outages or critical incidents. Escalate urgent issues to management. Required Skills & Experience Essential Recognized Electrical Apprenticeship. City & Guilds, NVQ, or equivalent Electrical qualification. Minimum 5 years' experience in critical facilities/building services environments. Experience with: Electrical systems and wiring regulations BMS controls HVAC systems UPS and standby power systems Fault finding and diagnostics Contractor management Permit-to-work procedures
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