HV Power Plant Fitter

Location: Tufnell Park HV Power Depot, London Underground Ltd Company: TfL, GLA or OPDC

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Key Information

• Grade – P3A1
• Salary- £66,370.00
• Contract Type – Permanent- London Underground.

Overview of project/role

This role is responsible for undertaking maintenance, servicing, breakdown and fault repair of all Substation plant and equipment across the whole of London Underground's HV Power Distribution Network. To ensure that the assets are maintained in accordance with set specifications to meet safety and operational criteria in order to provide an efficient and continuous power supply to the London Underground railway system. The HV Power Plant Fitter role is an equal split of electrical and mechanical disciplines.

Key Accountabilities

• Maintain, service, repair, disassemble & re-build and re-calibrate all substation plant, including High Voltage, Low Voltage and DC switchgear, Signalling systems, Frequency Changers, batteries & chargers, Rectifiers, Transformers, rotating plant, Power Quality equipment including SVCs and Harmonic filters, Off Line Battery Inverters (OLBI) and all other substation equipment.
• Diagnose and eliminate electrical and mechanical faults on all substation plant, wiring and control.
• Use and apply the content of technical documents, manuals, diagrams, drawings to plant and systems.
• Act as Site Person in Charge (SPIC) as required for both HV Power and 3rd party works.
• Declare substation plant fit/unfit for service.
• Follow the instructions of others when switching plant equipment on or off.
• Undertake advanced condition monitoring techniques, thermal imaging, trip profiling, DC DAOL testing, Ductoring, IR testing etc.
• Undertake lifting, slinging and rigging lifting operation of heavy plant & equipment.
• Prepare and submit reports on faults and plant breakdowns attended.
• Drive company vehicles, clean them and carry out vehicle checks as required.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Skills

• Fitters are required to demonstrate both mechanical skills as well as a sound knowledge of batteries and chargers, standby power supplies, three phase AC electrical supplies, transformer principles, AC & DC switchgear operation and the fundamentals of circuit protection and earthing arrangements.
• During the probationary period there will be a Low Voltage Assessment. The assessment will be by written exam in the classroom and on site (practical safety critical assessment).
• The job holder will be required to renew their license every three years by means of reassessment, this process will in turn be supported by HV Power's competency and capability policies.

Knowledge

• Completed an indentured or modern apprenticeship in Power, Electrical or Mechanical roles.
• Have an Electrical, Mechanical or Power Engineering technical qualification or equivalent.
• Be proficient in the use of electrical test equipment used to determine the condition of plant & equipment.
• Have relevant electrical or mechanical experience (fitting skills).
• The ability to understand technical drawings.
• Have a full clean driving licence.
• Sound electrical knowledge of DC battery supplies, three phase AC electrical supplies, transformer principles, the fundamentals of circuit protection and earthing arrangements is desired.

Experience

• Position holders must have completed an indentured or modern apprenticeship in Power, Electrical or Mechanical role.
• Time served in a Power, Electrical or Mechanical environment would be a requirement.

Vetting Process

At Transport for London, safety, trust and fairness sit at the heart of how we recruit. Our Vetting Charter explains the checks we carry out before you join us, helping ensure we create a safe, inclusive and reliable network for everyone who depends on our services. We simply ask that the information you provide is honest and accurate so we can progress your application smoothly. If something doesn’t match or can’t be verified, we may not be able to move forward with your application, but we’ll always treat you with transparency, respect, and clear communication throughout.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria.

Benefits

In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the level of role but mostly include the below:

• Final salary pension scheme
• Free travel for you on the TfL network
• Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home or 75% reimbursement on a 28-day flexi ticket
• 29 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
• TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow
• Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)
• Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
• Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
• Discounted Eurostar travel

We will make every effort to give you as much notice as possible, however some interviews/assessments could be organised at short notice. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory right‑to‑work checks. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. At the present time TfL is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Please note this job is Safety Critical, and successful candidates would be subject to pre-employment drugs and alcohol test and ongoing random testing in compliance with LU Standards.