Simon Chard Email & Phone Number

Technician working on hv and lv cables, including substations and switchgear. Fault location on lv and hv cables using tdr, test van etc. installation of lv auto-recloser equipment to aid fault location. Preparation of financial budgets to cover the costs of equipment, excavations and jointing work. Liaising with contractors to carry out excavations, contract lifting and also with local authorities to allow for excavation on the highway. Ordering of plant for new and replacement equipment of new and old substations. Liaising with customers and site management to arrange installation and connections Switching to planned outages and unplanned outages to restore supplies as quickly as possible to customers Preparing switching programs and submitting to control for approval ready for completion of installations. Issuing of permit to work on network up-to and including 33kvIssuing of sanction for test on 11kv network after installation and replacement of equipment. Installation of new 11kv substations and replacement of old or faulty equipment including transformers and switchgear. Commissioning of new equipment on computer system after installation. Switching upto and including 33kv. Installation of generation for temporary supply during planned or fault conditions. Trained as an overhead lines person for construction, maintenance and repairs. Examining officer to carry out field checks and authorisation tests and existing and new employees. Safety officer to carry out site safety visits on staff and contractors. 35 years experience

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  Notron Hill School