Cable Fitter / HV Joint Installer

Project overview

Job Introduction

Capefront is looking for experienced cable fitters, joint installers, and cable technicians to build a European talent pool for various electrical cable projects.

The missions may concern terrestrial, offshore, or submarine installations, depending on project needs and candidate qualifications. Interventions can take place in electrical substations, trenches, galleries, tunnels, joint bays, at land transition sites, or in marine environments.

The voltages involved ideally range from 60 kV to 380 kV.

Main Missions

Under the responsibility of the team leader or works manager, you may be required to perform the following operations:

Quality Responsibilities

• Prepare cables before jointing or termination operations.
• Perform joints and terminations on MV and HV cables.
• Strictly apply the manufacturer's assembly instructions and procedures.
• Prepare the various components of the jointing and termination kits.
• Perform stripping, screen preparation, insulation application, and connection operations.
• Install prefabricated joints, EPDM systems, silicone systems, dry terminations, composite terminations, or oil-impregnated terminations.
• Work on AC cables and, if experience permits, on DC cables.
• Perform work in electrical substations, trenches, galleries, tunnels, or joint bays.
• Participate in operations on terrestrial cables and, depending on the projects, on offshore or submarine cables.
• Perform visual, dimensional, and technical checks as required by procedures.
• Participate in testing, inspections, and acceptance operations.
• Complete tracking documents, intervention reports, and traceability files.
• Immediately report any anomaly, non-conformity, or technical difficulty.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the work area.
• Coordinate with other teams present on the construction site.

Requirements

Safety Responsibilities

Safety is an essential requirement of the job. You will need to:

• Applying assembly and inspection procedures.
• Verifying the conformity of components before use.
• Respecting tightening torques, dimensions, tolerances, and assembly sequences defined by the manufacturer.
• Ensuring traceability of operations performed.
• Completing inspection sheets and intervention reports.
• Participating in the handling of any non-conformities.
• Preserving equipment, cables, and accessories throughout the intervention.
• Comply with the HSE rules of the site, the project, and the employer.
• Apply lockout/tagout and safety procedures.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Check the condition of tools and equipment before use.
• Participate in safety briefings and coordination meetings.
• Comply with rules applicable to electrical work.
• Apply specific procedures for working at height, in confined spaces, and in hazardous areas.
• Stop an operation in case of a dangerous situation or non-compliant condition.
• Report any incident, near-miss, or identified risk on the construction site.

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Remote: remote
• Location: FR
• Languages: French