Alex Harvey – Promoted to HV Jointer

Alex Harvey – Promoted to HV Jointer

Alex successfully passed his HV Jointing trade test on 3rd June 2021, assessed by Sean Sheehan, Head of Jointing. Alex completed an 11kv XLPE to XLPE resin straight joint in the office under trade test conditions to a high standard & showed great understanding of various phasing scenarios and answered all the jointing questions correctly & confidently.
Sean stated: “Alex did a great job on the practical trade test, not only answering any quick fire questions I threw at him throughout but showing great skill using the necessary tools. I noticed his attention to detail was perfect and the measurements were always double checked as well as referring back to instructions at each step rather than rushing into anything & demonstrating good technical knowledge throughout.”
Great achievement Alex – from Trainee to HV Jointer in 2 years & with a pandemic thrown in too!!
And well done Sean on such a thorough and detailed assessment.

 
 

2020 Staff Awards – Power Testing Limited

In February 2021, we held our Annual Staff Awards virtually. It gave us a chance to come together as a team, seeing each other (albeit on a screen) for the first time in a considerable while company wide!

The Winners were as follows:

 

 

 

Employee of the Year – Joint Winners!

Gareth Davies – HSEQ Manager

 

Sean Sheehan – Project Supervisor/Head of Jointing & Health & Safety Wellbeing Representative

 

Rising Star Winner – Will Ager – Projects Apprentice

 

Safety Champion – Sean Sheehan – Project Supervisor/Head of Jointing & Health & Safety Wellbeing Representative

 

Most Improved – Calem Hales – Office & Warehouse Assistant

Congratulations to all of our winners!

COVID-19 Power Testing Update – Continuing to Support

Dear Clients / Partners,

We wanted to reach out to you from Power Testing as we continue to see our
work environment ever-changing during this pandemic.

In acknowledgement of the Government’s announcement of another lockdown
from 6th January 2021, Power Testing wanted to reassure you that our approach
and controls means we can and will continue to meet your requirements and
maintain our high quality of work.

Our service commitment to all our Clients and Partners remains the same.

  • • 24/7/365 Call out facilities are still fully active and available; engineers
    are equipped with additional PPE to ensure our client and staff safety is
    maintained when attending call-outs.
  • • Any urgent breakdown call outs or site work requiring additional
    resources will be supported by one of our work party teams. They
    operate in a small work bubble and adhere to our strict control measures
    to ensure we always keep our people and clients safe.
  • • Our head office is open from 07-30 to 16-00 with a reduced number of
    key people to assist with any day to day enquires. Our office is COVID -19
    safe, with a detailed risk assessment completed to ensure staff safety.
  • • We have invested in a state-of-the-art video call and I.T. equipment to
    ensure that our staff working remotely are fully contactable and available
    for you when needed.

Power Testing has continued to invest and train our workforce during this
pandemic and we will continue to review and update our procedures to ensure
we develop and enhance our safety culture and safe system of work.

It is critical that in these times we can operate in a way to protect our people, our
clients and Partners, along with ensuring we still meet your needs and maintain
Power Testing’s reputation for a high-quality service, which our controls have
allowed us to do in full during this COVID-19 pandemic.

Should you need our expertise, please do not hesitate to get in contact with one
of Client Relationship Supervisors, who can assist with your enquiry.

Peter Grayston – Promoted to Grade 1 Technician

In little over a year, Peter has become an integral part of the team and has recently been promoted to our 2nd ever Grade 1 Technician – in line with the Technician Gradings that Pat has put together.

Peter is going from strength to strength and now has Thermo under his hat after successfully completing his course and continues to excel in his day to day Technician duties and flexibility.

Congratulations Peter.

 
 

Sean Sheehan – Promoted to Head of Jointing

Sean joined us in April 2015 and has gone from strength to strength. A crucial member of the Projects Team acting as a Supervisor, the current Safety Champion, new Health & Safety & Wellbeing Representative and now Head of Jointing – how many titles can one fella have?
 
Respected by his colleagues, it is testament to his work ethic, knowledge, experience, and diligence that he has well and truly earned this promotion.
 
Respected by his colleagues, the Jointing division is an area the company would like to grow in the near future and Sean will be key to this, as well as ensuring necessary support and development for the current Jointers, meaning the division is in safe hands. Congratulations Sean. And he clearly doesn’t mind getting dirty!!

 
 

Mark Morgan – Promoted to a Senior Technician

Mark joined as a Trainee Jointer back in December 2012, switching to a Technician’s role several years later. Since that change, Mark has grown into the role and excelled as a Technician under Kev Smith’s initial tutorship.
 
Across the last 18 months, Mark has taken on more responsibility, both in terms of Thames Water Lightning Protection works and also qualifying as a Qualified Supervisor for NICEIC works, where he has been running his own jobs.
 
An intelligent guy (apart from supporting the Gunners) with much more to come, Mark joins the elite club of Senior Technicians – congratulations Mark, thoroughly deserved and great to see your development and progression over the years.

 
 

Catrin Jenkins – Promoted to Client Relationship Supervisor

Catrin joined us in 2014, helping out with administration in the office. Her attention for detail and diligence set her apart – and she has been on an upward trajectory ever since. From heading up our fleet to overseeing training to ensuring all Health and Safety documentation is up to date, she has proven time and time again that she is up to any task.

So when we set the new teams based structure in 2020, Catrin was an obvious choice to take the next step and head up her own Client Team, looking after a portfolio of some of our most cherished clients, including Thames Water and Smart. Her planning, organisation and communication skills makes her invaluable to her team and sets the right impression for her clients.

 
 

Lauren Tilly – Promoted to Client Relationship Supervisor

Lauren completed her 1st year with us on 7th January 2020 and is going from strength to strength, which is a testament to her hard work, diligence and ‘can do’ attitude.  She understands the company, is supportive and has proved herself to be a very quick learner.

Initially brought in as a Reports Administrator, Lauren’s client focus and passion for problem-solving have seen her develop into a key member of the Operations team.

Lauren has demonstrated fantastic planning and organisational skills on Anglian Water that has seen a consistent flow of work and as well as continuing in this role, Lauren will also take up the same role for United Utilities in the North, whilst additionally focusing on new business opportunities in the North West.

Exciting times for Lauren and the Operations department.