Head of OCC Operability

Overview

Lead OCC operability, strategy, SCADA, safety, and team performance for SP Energy Networks.

Key Responsibilities

• safety culture
• regulatory liaison
• flex contracts
• control interface
• tech deployment
• emergency planning

Tasks

-Champion a safety-first culture, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation. -Represent OCC in DSO interactions to unlock regulatory rewards through cultural, technical, and process improvements. -Maximise the use of flexibility contracts to support both day-to-day operations and emergency response. -Lead the interface between the Control Room, OCC System Operability, and DSO teams to ensure operational targets are met. -Shape future strategy across all voltage levels, driving technology deployment, IT delivery, and staff development to support future investment. -Drive organisational change to enhance performance, productivity, and service standards across Operations. -Make informed, balanced decisions and contribute as a key member of the OCC North Leadership team. -Take a lead role in emergency planning and support the rollout of new processes and technologies.

Requirements

• scada
• poweron advantage
• health & safety
• communication
• problem solving
• leadership

What You Bring

-Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels. -Sharp decision-making skills, with the confidence to lead and collaborate when needed. -Expertise in SCADA systems, PowerOn Advantage, and network/business data tools. -Knowledge of SP Safety Rules, Health & Safety compliance, and operational procedures. -A solid understanding of DSO operations and the regulatory landscape, including TO/DNO incentives. -A knack for solving complex problems and applying cutting-edge technologies to real-world challenges. -Proven leadership experience in engineering or operational roles across Distribution, Transmission, or Generation.

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Benefits

-Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving -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 -Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more -Life Assurance (4x salary) -Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans -Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases -Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support -36 days annual leave -Share Schemes

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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