Transmission Protection FAT Tester - 132kV
Transmission Protection FAT Tester - 132kV+
Newcastle - Factory Based
£70/hr Outside IR35 - flexibility for the right candidate (Perm)
6-Month Contract | Immediate Start**
The Opportunity
We're looking for an experienced Transmission Protection FAT Tester to join a specialist team supporting major transmission projects. You'll be hands-on with protection panel FAT, scheme testing, fault finding and snag clearance within a factory environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out protection panel FAT, functional/scheme testing and secondary injection testing.
- Perform Omicron testing, numerical relay testing, fault finding and snag clearance.
- Test and verify 132kV, 275kV and 400kV transmission protection systems.
- Configure and check protection relays across platforms such as Siemens SIPROTEC/DIGSI, ABB/Hitachi PCM600, GE Multilin/EnerVista, SEL or Schneider MiCOM.
What We're Looking For
- Proven hands-on experience with protection panel FAT and Omicron secondary injection testing.
- Genuine transmission protection experience at 132kV+ is essential.
- Experience with numerical relays and fault finding.
- Suitable backgrounds include Protection & Control, Protection/Test, Relay Test, Commissioning or Protection Technician roles.
Important:
Industrial/distribution-only experience (e.g. 11kV/33kV) is not suitable. This role specifically requires transmission protection testing experience at 132kV+.
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Transmission Protection FAT Tester - 132kV employer: IO Associates
Join a leading engineering organisation that values innovation and excellence, offering a dynamic work culture where your contributions directly impact high-performance solutions in safety-critical environments. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to mentor fellow engineers and shape technical direction while working in an Agile/SAFe environment. Located in the UK, this role provides a unique chance to be part of cutting-edge projects in defence, aerospace, and industrial technology, ensuring a rewarding and meaningful career path.
