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Control Centre Engineer

Avangrid

The Role

Overview

Develop and support Control Room systems for renewable energy assets.

Key Responsibilities

  • integration testing
  • issue escalation
  • design modification
  • system availability
  • fault management
  • scada support

Tasks

-Ensure delivery of work to time, budget & quality of functional & non-functional requirements. -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.) -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. -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. -Recognise and support the recommended applications development methodologies and standards as determined by COE. -Resolve system issues and defects identified during testing, delivering timely updates and additional releases to maintain optimal performance and reliability. -Management responsibility for approval and reviewing of user system accounts for Domina VACS and OEM SCADA -Responsible for ensuring uninterrupted availability of Control Centre systems supporting renewable technologies, mitigating regulatory risk, and optimising revenue through high system reliability and performance -Responsibility to collate all relevant site technical information to the Control Centre, Alarm Escalation and Reset Protocols etc. -Management of the relationships with other key Information Technology / Operational Technology, IT/OT stakeholders (Iberdrola, Digital Transformation, Site third party Communications suppliers etc) -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). -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. -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

Requirements

  • scada
  • python
  • power automate
  • microsoft office
  • engineering degree
  • project management

What You Bring

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

Benefits

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

The Company

About Avangrid

-Born in 2015 from a merger with UIL Holdings, creating a national powerhouse from regional utilities. -Headquartered in Orange, Connecticut, with operations in 24 U.S. states. -Its utilities arm manages eight electric and natural gas systems. -Projects include onshore wind, solar, biomass, thermal plants, and grid upgrades. -Fully acquired by Iberdrola in late 2024, enhancing investment potential. -Key ventures include the nation's largest offshore wind project and the Maine Power upgrade. -Combines local legacy with large-scale clean energy ambition.

Sector Specialisms

Energy

Renewable Energy

Electricity Transmission

Electricity Distribution

Smart Grids

Grid Infrastructure

Power Generation

Natural Gas Utilities

Electric Vehicles

Charging Infrastructure

Energy Storage

Clean Heat

Building Electrification

Integrated System Planning

Distribution Grid Operations

Digital Customer Experience

Sustainable Industrialization

Hydrogen Energy

Smart Meter Deployment

Grid Automation

Visa Sponsorship

-company will support necessary immigration requirements for non‑citizen applicants.