Control Centre Engineer

Overview

Develop and support control‑room systems for renewable energy assets.

Key Responsibilities

• issue escalation
• integration testing
• system support
• hv escalation
• account management
• design modification

Tasks

-Lead escalation of system issues to responsible parties, establish key contacts with Digital Transformation, Aveva PI, Global Technical Services, Centre of Excellence (COE) and other groups as required to ensure quick and efficient resolution of issues. -Management of the relationships with other key Information Technology / Operational Technology, IT/OT stakeholders (Iberdrola, Digital Transformation, Site third party Communications suppliers etc) -Recognise and support the recommended applications development methodologies and standards as determined by COE. -Management of Wind Turbine and Substation HV Escalation Protocols, Co-ordinate with OEM’s, ENOPS, Systems Team, Technical Services teams, and Control Centre to improve availability of assets. This includes the update of the fault escalation Database (SQL) and automated alarm management system (ARSOS). -Management responsibility for approval and reviewing of user system accounts for Domina VACS and OEM SCADA -Lead the design modification process for the Control Centre, coordinating with OEMs, Global Technical Services, Systems Team, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure documentation is complete, reviewed, and approved. Oversee scheduling and delivery of works with Field Operation teams to ensure seamless execution. -Systems Expert accountable for the development, upkeep, and continuous improvement of Control Room systems managing SPR’s portfolio of over 1,500 wind turbines generating 4.5GW+ of renewable energy. Ensure systems remain current, operate efficiently, and that any issues are swiftly resolved and driven to full closure. -Resolve system issues and defects identified during testing, delivering timely updates and additional releases to maintain optimal performance and reliability. -Directly responsible for the system integration testing of all new and existing technology in the SPR portfolio including Wind, Solar or Battery into the Control Centre (including SCADA, PI, VACS, etc.) -Provide system support and development for CORE (SPR SCADA), collaborating with system architects to resolve issues and drive continuous enhancement of the application, collating and managing control room team enhancement suggestions -Responsibility to collate all relevant site technical information to the Control Centre, Alarm Escalation and Reset Protocols etc. -Ensure delivery of work to time, budget & quality of functional & non-functional requirements. -Responsible for ensuring uninterrupted availability of Control Centre systems supporting renewable technologies, mitigating regulatory risk, and optimising revenue through high system reliability and performance

Requirements

• degree
• scada
• python
• sharepoint
• power automate
• project management

What You Bring

-Strong analytical, influencing, and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to communicate effectively at all levels. -Degree qualification in engineering discipline or have the relevant knowledge and experience levels. -Highly computer literate with good working knowledge of OT systems including SCADA, Microsoft Office applications, PI, and SharePoint. -Strong understanding of systems and applications including SCADA, Sharepoint, Power Automate, Python and AVEVA PI. -Renewables industry experience and in particular Wind, PV, and Battery -Knowledge of OT/IT and communications systems architecture and design -Experience in Project Management, as well as knowledge of working with third parties/multi-discipline teams. -Educated to degree level or have the relevant knowledge and experience levels. -Highly proficient with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Visio, Powerpoint, Office 365, Visual Basic programming. -Good knowledge of key business process, service performance, and risk management. -Expert problem-solving skills. -Ability to operate and engage at all levels in the organisation. -Policy \ Procedural development experience. -Strong understanding / experience of IT/OT concepts, including networking/systems/application design and development/system testing and processes. -Ability to work on own initiative. -Full Driving Licence to occasionally attend others sites

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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 Scottishpower

-Balances three core pillars: onshore and offshore wind development, power networks maintenance, and electricity and gas retail. -Iconic projects include East Anglia THREE offshore wind farm, showcasing innovation and ambition in renewable energy. -Networks division manages transmission and distribution systems in central/southern Scotland, North Wales, and Merseyside. -Typical work includes turbine and substation construction, as well as smart-meter rollouts through the MAP business. -Cultural highlight: The ScottishPower Pipe Band, sponsored since the 1990s, has performed internationally alongside royalty and top artists.

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