Asset Lifecycle Engineer - FACTS

Overview

Manage full lifecycle of FACTS assets, including type registration and health reviews.

Key Responsibilities

• supplier engagement
• technical strategy
• type registration
• technical expertise
• spec development
• committee representation

Tasks

-Engage with suppliers to inform and influence end-to-end lifecycle management of FACTS assets, including type registration, operational & maintenance support, obsolescence management, and refurbishment/replacement. -Lead the development of the Technical Strategy within specific areas of technical expertise. -Support and mentor other team members. -Undertake type registration activities in line with relevant business processes. -Provide detailed, expert technical and asset management knowledge for FACTS devices and systems. -Create and amend policies, technical specifications, work specifications, internal standards, and technical guidance within for FACTS devices and systems. -Represent National Grid on appropriate national and international committees.

Requirements

• asset management
• facts
• regulatory knowledge
• engineering degree
• communication
• professional membership

What You Bring

-Institute of Asset Management “Principles of Asset Management” certificate. -Proven ability to develop working relationships quickly, effectively, and communicate clearly and diplomatically. -Communicate complex and standard issues associated with the area of expertise clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing. -Detailed understanding of the Electricity Transmission Type Registration process and regulatory regime. -Ability to work under challenging deadlines. -Excellent technical knowledge of one or more technical areas relevant to Electricity Transmission, including FACTS devices and systems. -Proven experience of communication with, and influencing, internal and external stakeholders (e.g., regulators, managers). T -Experience and understanding of asset management principles with a proven track record of developing processes that support business risk, cost, and performance decision-making. -Can evidence experience of specification, design, development, maintenance and/or lifetime management of FACTS equipment (e.g. Capacitive compensation, SVCs, STATCOMs). -Proven knowledge and understanding of the principles of Asset Management. -Membership or the ability to be a member of relevant professional body. -Knowledge of Asset Management Systems. -Detailed understanding of regulatory policies, procedures, Technical Specifications, Work Specifications, and Technical Guidance Notes in the area of expertise. -Engineering degree or equivalent experience in a relevant engineering environment.

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About National Grid

-Plays a critical role in delivering electricity and gas to millions of homes and businesses. -Operates in both the UK and US, ensuring safe and reliable energy distribution. -Deeply involved in the development of renewable energy infrastructure, including wind and solar projects. -Key projects include cross-border power links to improve energy security and integrating low-carbon solutions. -Continually innovates to meet growing energy demand while reducing environmental impact. -Operates in both electricity and natural gas distribution across a vast geographical area in the US. -Invests in sustainability initiatives and clean energy infrastructure.

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