Description:
SP Energy Networks is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Control Engineer to join our Operational Control Centre (OCC) team. This is a critical role responsible for the safe and efficient control of our Transmission and Distribution electricity networks under normal, outage, and fault conditions.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Will be expected to gain CONT authorisation at Distribution and / or Transmission Voltages
- Ensure that the network is operated in a safe and efficient manner and in accordance with Operational Procedures and Safety Rules.
- Manage the operational interface between Network Operations, Incident Controllers and DCC to ensure associated Customer Service targets are delivered.
- Manage the operational interface with NESO to optimise the security of supplies to our end customers.
- Responsible for the implementation and management of National Power Outage Emergency Procedures
- Liaison activities associated with the adjacent Transmission System Operators if appropriate.
- Understand IIS and BMCS targets associated with the Transmission and Distribution networks and ensure the network is operated in such a way that minimises the exposure to any penalty costs.
- Manage customer service proactively and reactively as appropriate, to meet all customer service KPIs.
- Responsible for the control and implementation of the power system defence mechanisms including load reduction, emergency load shedding and under frequency load shedding.
- Actively participate in business and organisational change such that the performance, productivity and service standards of the Operations business are maintained and/or improved.
- Approve and Control all outage and network access requests ensuring risk to network and system security is minimised.
- Complete all associated statutory reports and paperwork for Network incidents.
- Actively monitor outage requests to minimise effect on system and targets.
- Co-ordinate outage planning and liaison with internal/external third parties for all network activities.
- Actively support the provision of operational data such that operational IT systems are accurate e.g. SOP/OR.
What You’ll Bring
- Expert knowledge of SP Energy Networks policies, procedures and working practices.
- Expert knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation.
- Awareness of network development policies and procedures.
- Developed customer service skills.
- Knowledge of network and business data and SCADA network management systems.
- Innovative in applying the latest technologies.
- Contract & SLA management and general commercial & regulatory awareness.
- Developed negotiation, communication, influencing and people management skills.
- Ability to devise solutions to complex problems/challenges.
- Experience in a line management role.
- Broad operational experience preferred, e.g. spanning Distribution / Transmission and possibly Generation.
- Well-developed consultation, negotiation and influencing skills.
- Good organisation and time management skills.
- An effective and confident verbal and written communicator.
- Expert Knowledge of the incentive arrangement surrounding DNO activities.
What’s In It For You
As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.
Benefits
At ScottishPower, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow. That’s why our benefits include:
- 36 days annual leave
- Holiday Purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
- Share Schemes
- Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding
- 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
- Healthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments
- Life Assurance (4x salary)
- Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support
- Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more