REPOWER Senior Protection Engineer
Location: Bonnybridge or Glasgow
Salary - up to £64,050 per year (dependant on experience) plus strong benefits package and extensive career progression opportunities.
Full Time / Permanent
Closing date: 24th November 2024
Help us create a better future, quicker.
Role
You will drive and deliver the protection & control elements of the cutting-edge project “REPOWER” - A multimillion pound world-first initiative unlocking the potential of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) like wind, hydro, biomass or batteries to contribute to the restoration of the network following a system restoration (Blackstart) event.
As a REPOWER Senior Protection Engineer you will be responsible for reviewing and delivering protection & control tests & commissioning for distribution networks (up to 33kV) projects, providing commissioning programmes, test specifications, specialist technical support, advice and input throughout the portfolio.
What you'll be doing
1. Deliver licence area / project business plan outputs in line with financial, regulatory and business plan objectives whilst optimising return through incentive mechanisms.
2. Influence and advise the Head of REPOWER on appropriate asset maintenance and replacement strategies through identification of failing assets.
3. Develop assigned trainees in accordance with business and project targets to enhance the wider business' capabilities.
4. Proactively manage the control of costs with the remit of the role.
5. Participate on appropriate standby rota as part of wider protection and control team needs.
6. Support delivery of robust communication activities to facilitate the delivery of project plans and deliverables affecting local communities, customers and stakeholders.
7. Deliver robust project plans to facilitate business deliverables in line with district and licence plans which are devised to minimise outages to customers.
8. Ensure efficient and effective delivery of performance targets such as Customer Minutes Lost, Customer Interruptions, Broad Measure of Customer Satisfaction, Guaranteed Standards, Time to Connect, and other incentive mechanisms.
9. Undertake activities as required including contract management, operational switching and safety document activities up to 33kV, plant and protection commissioning, and project management.
10. Drive continual performance improvement through analysis of outputs and feedback.
11. Integrate asset stewardship and ownership values through sound engineering principles.
12. Promote an exemplary safety culture and ensure compliance with safety legislation.
13. Develop skills and knowledge among the team through mentoring and training.
What you'll bring
1. Project / programme management experience with a strong performance ethos.
2. Expert knowledge of the regulatory environment.
3. Broad operational experience preferred, e.g. spanning Distribution Operations, Protection, SCADA & Telecoms.
4. S1/OP-1 Authorised at 11kV & 33kV or working towards.
5. Sound knowledge of RTU/Telemetry/Control gateway systems.
6. General contract, commercial and regulatory awareness.
7. Track record of effective stakeholder and customer service engagement.
8. Ability to communicate and present information effectively.
9. Ability to manage competing priorities using sound engineering and financial judgement.
10. Ability to devise solutions to complex problems.
11. Protection and plant commissioning up to 33kV.
Minimum Requirements
1. Engineering/Professional qualification or equivalent experience.
2. SPEN Authorisations (or equivalent) - Protection/Substation Entry.
3. Proven experience in the delivery of complex projects.
4. Relevant network construction and operational experience.
5. Computer literacy.
What's in it for you
As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can enjoy a number of benefits, including:
1. 36 days annual leave.
2. Holiday purchase options.
3. Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme.
4. Payroll giving and charity matched funding.
5. Technology Vouchers.
6. Electric Vehicle Schemes.
7. Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans.
8. Options for dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan, and annual health assessments.
9. Access to financial wellbeing support.
10. Shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts.
Why SP Energy Networks?
SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world's largest integrated utility companies. We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities or long-term conditions. If you need support, please reach out to the careers team.
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