Senior Technical Advisor - Senior Authorised Person - 29855
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Senior Technical Advisor - Senior Authorised Person - 29855
Senior Technical Advisor - Senior Authorised Person - 29855
Number of jobs available
2
Region
South East
City/Town
London
Grade
Staff Grade 6
Post Type
Permanent
Role Type
Engineering, Environment & Sustainability, Operational Delivery
Working Pattern
Full Time
Salary Minimum
£52,929
Closing Date:
01/12/2024, 23:55 hours
Job description attachment 1
Candidate pack
Security checks level
Basic Check
Job description
Do you want to work for an organisation that values difference and includes everyone?
Then the Environment Agency is the organisation for you!
We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please clearly include any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application."
P Core Responsibilities -
• Act as one of the sites Senior Authorised Persons, carrying out High Voltage Switching on equipment, producing, and checking switching schedules.
• Lead on the High Voltage system maintenance and carry out regular testing on equipment.
• Supporting the effective reliability, availability, operation and maintenance of the active operational infrastructure and associated supply systems across the TBAG assets.
• Providing expert specialist and technical engineering advice to the Engineering Manager and deputising both internally and externally.
• Guidance on the implementation of TBAG Investment and asset management strategy in the short, medium, and long term.
• Proactive leadership to facilitate delivery of specific programmes including delivery of TBAG capital programme, TBAG maintenance programme, TBAG training/development programme and the execution of the TBAG gate trial and testing programme.
• Assisting the development of all TBAG Engineering strategies and policies.
• Undertaking a Thames Barrier Incident Role.
• Explore new areas of technology and lead on introducing training for staff on partial discharging testing across the sites HV switch gear, cables, and joints.
Other Allowances
London Weighting - £4267
Standby Payments role for a 1in2 week standby for incident role - approximately 26 weeks per annum 26 x £167.62 = £4358
CNI Allowance (When trained and competent in incident role) - £3000
TBAG STA High Voltage Engineer SAP MFF (When signed off as competent) - £15,000
The team
Joining our friendly and essential London MEICA team you will report directly to the Engineering Manager, working alongside an experienced team to carry out operations and planned / reactive maintenance ensuring the reliability of equipment and machinery and HV equipment across Thames Tidal Defences assets.
Experience/skills required
Qualification/Experience Requirements -
• Chartered Engineer with the Institute of Engineering Technology CEng
• Experienced with high voltage switching.
• Experienced with creating and writing switching schedules.
• Experienced in HV maintenance and safety procedures.
• Knowledge of managing maintenance contracts and projects.
• Excellent knowledge of Electrical Standards and Regulations.
Contact and additional information
Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to have an incident role making yourself available to respond to incidents/provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment, full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.
For further details please contact Joshua Chan by email on josh.chan@environment-agency.gov.uk
Base location is the Thames Barrier London. Some flexible working may also be optional .
Interviews will be held Mid December 2024..
Job offer will be conditional to gaining Security Clearance.
Competence 1
Influences and Persuades Others
Description
Please note we do not assess CVs. It is your answers given to the questions below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your response. We encourage you to refer to the candidate pack for a link to our "EA capability dictionary" You may find it helpful to research the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) approach when formulating your response.
Please provide an example of a time you have demonstrated the competency in the question set out below (the answer you provide will be assessed as part of your application):
Please describe a time where you have worked with a senior leader to influence a change of direction. What was your approach, and what techniques did you use.
Competence 2
Delivers Results Through Others
Description
Please note we do not assess CVs. It is your answers given to the questions below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your response. We encourage you to refer to the candidate pack for a link to our "EA capability dictionary" You may find it helpful to research the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) approach when formulating your response.
Please provide an example of a time you have demonstrated the competency in the question set out below (the answer you provide will be assessed as part of your application):
Please describe how you have led and enabled a project team to deliver a high-quality piece of work.
Competence 3
Achieves Results
Description
Please note we do not assess CVs. It is your answers given to the questions below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your response. We encourage you to refer to the candidate pack for a link to our "EA capability dictionary" You may find it helpful to research the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) approach when formulating your response.
Please provide an example of a time you have demonstrated the competency in the question set out below (the answer you provide will be assessed as part of your application):
Please describe how you have personally delivered work in a time pressured environment and how you ensured that high standards were maintained.
Role specific license requirements
Full UK Driving Licence
Role specific professional membership requirements
CEng MIET
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit for more information.