Student Veterans of America Jobs

Welcome to SVA’s jobs portal, your one-stop shop for finding the most up to date source of employment opportunities. We have partnered with the National Labor Exchange to provide you this information. You may be looking for part-time employment to supplement your income while you are in school. You might be looking for an internship to add experience to your resume. And you may be completing your training ready to start a new career. This site has all of those types of jobs.

Here are a few things you should know:
  • This site is mobile friendly. You do not need a log-in or password to access information.
  • Jobs on this site are original and unduplicated and come from three sources: the Federal government, state workforce agency job banks, and corporate career websites. All jobs are vetted to ensure there are no scams, training schemes, or phishing.
  • The site is refreshed daily to remove out-of-date content.
  • The newest jobs are listed first, so use the search features to match your interests. You can look for jobs in a specific geographical location, by title or keyword, or you can use the military crosswalk. You may want to do something different from your military career, but you undoubtedly have skills from that occupation that match to a civilian job.

Job Information

Powell Industries, Inc. Senior Service Electrical Engineer in LEEDS, United Kingdom

  • The safe and timely execution of Site Services contracts in the UK, Offshore and Overseas.

  • Conduct and produce Health & Safety Work Method Statements & Risk Assessments.

  • Participate in the Site Report feedback process to ensure continuous improvement of site and assembly processes.

  • Ensure that the companies Health, Safety & Environmental policies and procedures are constantly adhered to all aspects of Site Services.

  • Ensure the timely completion of Site Work documentation (Site Reports, Site Work Time sheets, Site Work Expenses etc) to allow for prompt submission of invoices and payroll payments to be made

Competence Profile

  • The ability to effectively communicate using both verbal and written communication that delivers high levels of confidence in those dealt with.

  • A good technical background with specific bias towards the installation, commissioning & maintenance of Low Voltage and Medium Voltage Switchgear & Motor Control Centres and associated equipment.

  • The ability to meet the expectation of both internal and external customer, clients and suppliers through a sound understanding of their requirements, being responsive to their needs and exceeding their requirements.

  • The ability to think through and adopt a clear, sensible approach to planning, prioritising and organising tasks and activities to meet deadlines and targets. Makes most efficient use of time and other resources.

  • The ability to pragmatically solve problems using varied approaches and considering all relevant factors and options before making a decision/taking action.

  • The ability to encourage team working within own function and the broader business.

  • The ability to demonstrate energy, drive, commitment and dedication to achieving both own and company success.

  • Proactive in approach, resilient under pressure, ability to maintain clarity and vision, and possesses a strong results orientation.

Employment & Education Background

  • The ideal candidate shall have good experience of installation, commissioning and maintenance of LV & MV switchboards preferably within an Oil & Gas/Petrochem environment.

  • Educated to a minimum of ONC in Electrical engineering preferred.

  • Previous experience of testing of Electronic Protection Relays and associated communication systems an advantage.

Total Rewards

  • Competitive salary

  • 33 days holiday including statutory

  • Health care

  • Life assurance

  • Pension

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Opportunity for personal and professional development growth

  • Core hours of work 37.5 per week, 8am-4pm

    In our 70+ year history, Powell has always known that our employees are at the heart of our success. Without question, we have the most talented people in every part of our organisation.

    As a manufacturer, we recruit experienced, knowledgeable and capable individuals to ensure our product is engineered, fabricated and assembled to customer specification.

    Powered by Innovation - Powell’s culture has and will always be founded in our "can do" attitude. If we can imagine it, we can do it.

    Become a part of our story, and let us help you write yours. Hard work pays off in all of our teams, with opportunity for advancement and promotion without sacrificing work-life balance. Successful candidates must have a legal authorisation to work in the United Kingdom on a full-time basis, with only those candidates selected for interview contacted.

    The Job Description is a broad statement of the purpose, scope and responsibilities essential to performing within the role to a required standard. The defined role and responsibilities will change with technology, working practices and redefining of roles; with this in mind, the process will be reviewed as changes demand. The format does not require every single task to be recorded, instead the Job Description is generic in nature permitting flexibility but describing the boundaries of responsibility and accountability. Powell is committed towards equality in employment.

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