Control Engineer

Overview

Control high-voltage distribution network, managing outages, safety and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• flexibility services
• hv advice
• system review
• outage planning
• asset analysis
• contingency plans

Tasks

-Work with new and existing generation partners to utilise flexibility service arrangements and Distribution Restart Zone partnerships. -Actively participate in business and organisational change such that the performance, productivity and service standards of the SPEN are maintained and/or improved. -Give advice and support as required on technical matters relating to the High Voltage network. -Reviewing and investigating system performance following major incidents and faults. -Take ownership in objectives to improve the safety and customer service culture across the shift team and operations business. -Be active in the improvement/development and introduction of new processes, procedures and initiatives. -Actively monitor CML outage reqests to minimise effect on system and targets. -Implement Contingency & Emergency Plans, escalate significant incidents throughout the business as required. -Manage customer service proactively and reactively as appropriate, to meet all customer service KPI’s. -Interpretation of Asset data & post fault analysis of plant and equipment. -Actively support the provision of operational data such that operational IT systems are accurate. -Co-ordinate outage planning and liaison with internal/external third parties for all network activities. -Approve and Control all outage and network access requests ensuring risk to network and system security is minimised. -Facilitate change necessary within Customer Services Delivery as the distribution network transitions to Net Zero. -Complete all associated statutory reports and paperwork for Network incidents. -Takes responsibility and accountability for tasks and activities and contributes to the achievement of team goals by providing support, advice, encouragement and clear direction and coaching when appropriate.

Requirements

• high voltage
• electrical engineering
• hnc
• distribution
• it solutions
• negotiation

What You Bring

-Ability to form strong working relationships across all EN business areas and at all levels -Ability in dealing with major customers -Developed knowledge of transmission and/or distribution systems and outage planning -A proven aptitude for using and developing new IT solutions -Ability to co-ordinate a broad range of complex tasks and requirements from different business areas and devise solutions. -Developed negotiation, communication, influencing and staff management skills. -Working knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation. -Working knowledge of key Energy Networks policies, procedures and working practices -Working knowledge of SPEN policies, procedures and working practices. -Effective decision maker not inhibited by consultation with others when necessary or give lead as required. -HNC with relevant experience or Degree in Electrical Engineering would be preferable. -High Voltage Operational experience ideally as a Senior Authorised Person required. -Detailed distribution and/or network knowledge essential. -Ability to define and document new processes for key strategic changes within the Control Room.

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Benefits

-Life Assurance (4x salary) -Holiday Purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave -Healthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments -Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support -36 days annual leave -Share Schemes -Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases -Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving -Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans -Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

About Scottish Power

-Operates in electricity generation, transmission, and distribution and specialises in renewable energy, particularly onshore and offshore wind farms, and manages the transmission and distribution networks in South and Central Scotland, as well as parts of North Wales and North West England. -Provides electricity and gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the UK, offering services such as smart metering, energy efficiency advice, and home services like boiler care and maintenance. -Has three main divisions: Energy Networks, Renewables, and Energy Retail and Wholesale.

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Visa Sponsorship

-applicants not a citizen must meet immigration requirements to work legally. -company will support necessary immigration requirements if required.