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Networks Operations & Maintenance Electrician (Almada)

On-site in Almada·Full-time·Added 2 days ago (last checked 27 Oct)

EDP

21 open roles

Our summary

Work mode
On-site, Almada
Contract
Full-time

This job advert was originally written in Portuguese.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Education at the 12th-grade level, preferably Technological and Professional Courses in Electrical Installations Technician, Electrical Networks, Electrotechnics, Electronics, Electromechanics, Mechatronics or related areas;
  • Professional experience up to 5 years as technical staff in operational functions;
  • Experience in maintenance activities and training in working at heights is valued, as well as technical knowledge and experience in the operation/analysis of MV, LV, and IP networks, and transformer stations;
  • Proficiency in basic computer navigation (Windows) and Office tools;
  • Driver's License and availability for travel (mandatory);
  • Ability to climb medium and high voltage poles and work in adverse weather conditions, notably involving fault finding (mandatory);
  • Availability to join the On-call Schedule (work outside normal hours);
  • Commitment to Safety, Environment, and Quality;
  • Residency in Portugal, preferably in the proximity of the workplace;

The role

Our company is part of EDP, a global energy group present in about 30 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence in the global energy landscape, based on the commitment to be "all-green" by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 collaborators worldwide, we are committed to using our energy and our heart to drive a better tomorrow.

The EMC MV/LV South of the E-Redes Networks Platform, whose mission is to ensure the execution of maintenance works and service restoration in MV (including MV TC), LV, and IP equipment and installations, in compliance with Safety standards, according to the standards required by the Service Quality Regulation, the Company, and customers. To ensure the continuity of electricity supply, the best performance of assets, and the fulfillment of defined objectives, optimizing resources, intends to reinforce the team in the Maintenance area - Almada:

What you'll do

  • Assist the electrical grid in a disturbed state (in case of failure) until normal operating conditions are restored, including on an on-call basis (outside normal working hours).
  • Develop maintenance activities on electrical grid assets, including small conservation and repair tasks.
  • Inspect and operate the electrical grid.
  • Analyze, manage, and decide on incidents and occurrences on the electrical grid.
  • Budget, schedule, and monitor electrical grid maintenance work.
  • Isolate and reintegrate electrical installations.
  • Commissioning and decommissioning electrical installations.
  • Monitor the electrical grid in a disturbed state (in case of failure), until normal operating conditions are restored, under normal and on-call conditions;
  • Perform maintenance activities on electrical grid assets, including small conservation and repair tasks;
  • Inspect and operate the electrical grid;
  • Analyze, manage, and make decisions regarding incidents and occurrences on the electrical grid;
  • Estimate, schedule, and oversee electrical grid maintenance work;
  • Isolate and reintegrate electrical installations;
  • Commission and decommission electrical installations.

How you'll work

Contract Type: Permanent Contract

Work Model: On-site

Workplace: Almada

What we are looking for

  • Customer focus, Agility and Speed, Problem Solving, Self-control/Self-confidence, and Process Orientation are decisive skills for the performance of the role.

More than academic knowledge and technical skills, we look for ambitious people, enthusiastic about the future, and who bring human skills aligned with our purpose.

Equal opportunities for all

Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the entire recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to promoting a sense of belonging for every person who is part of the EDP group.

Do you need more reasons to apply?

As a top employer, we:

  • Empower our collaborators through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agility in decision-making;
  • Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy and inclusive workplace, with a set of attractive benefits;
  • Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our employees for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility;

Our effort has resulted in several distinctions over time, highlighting the strong positioning of the EDP group and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent:

  • Top employer certification by the Top Employers Institute
  • Inclusion in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
  • Global certification as a family-responsible company by Fundación Másfamília
  • Top 100 Workplaces by the Houston Chronicle

Discover our tips to improve your performance during the recruitment process and apply until November 6, 2026, if you think you are the right person for this opportunity.

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Our company is part of EDP, a global energy group present in around 30 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.

The EMC MV/LV South of E-Redes Networks Plataform, whose mission is to guarantee the execution of construction works maintenance, and service replacement in MV equipment and installations (including TC MV), LV and IP, in compliance with the standards of Security, in accordance with standards requirements by the Quality Regulation of Service, by the Company and by customers. Ensure continuity of electricity supply, the better asset performance and achievement of defined objectives, optimizing resources, intends to reinforce the team in the Maintenance area - Almada:

What you will do

Employment type: Full-Time Contract

Work site: In the office

Workplace: Almada

What are we looking for

  • Training at the 12th Year, Technological and Professional Courses in Electrical Installations Technician; Electrical Networks Technician and Electrical Installations, Electricity, Electrotechnics, Electronics, Electromechanics, Mechatronics, or related areas;
  • Professional experience until 5 years as a technical staff member in operational functions;
  • Experience in maintenance activities and training in working at heights;
  • Experience and technical knowledge in the operation/analysis of MV (Medium Voltage), LV (Low Voltage), and IP networks, and transformer stations (a plus);
  • Proficiency in basic computer navigation (Windows) and Office tools (mandatory);
  • Availability to join the On-call Availability Schedule for LV and MV network assistance, and first HV intervention, outside normal working hours (required);
  • Ability to climb medium and high voltage poles and work in adverse weather conditions, particularly involving fault detection (mandatory);
  • Driver's license and availability for frequent travel (mandatory);
  • Residence in Portugal (mandatory), preferably near the workplace;
  • Commitment to Safety, Environment, and Quality;
  • Customer focus, Agility and Speed, Problem Solving, Self-control/Self-confidence and Process Orientation are decisive skills for the performance of the role.

More than academic knowledge and technical skills, we are looking for ambitious people who are enthusiastic about the future and who bring human skills aligned with our purpose.

Equal opportunities for all

Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.

Need more reasons to apply?

As a top employer we:

  • Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making;
  • Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits;
  • Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility;

Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time, highlighting the EDP group's strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent:

  • Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute
  • Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
  • Global certification as a family-responsible company by Fundación Másfamília
  • Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle

Discover our tips to enhance your performance during the recruitment process and apply until November 6th of 2026, if you think you are the right fit for this opportunity.

About EDP

Industry
Energy
Founded
1976
Employees
10,000–15,000
Headquarters
Lisbon, Portugal
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