Control Engineer

Control Engineer

Glasgow HQ 320 St Vincent Street Glasgow G2 5AD

Starting salary : 53280 - 66600 per annum

Plus generous shift allowance

Help us create a better future quicker

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.

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.

• 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.

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme well double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

At Scottish Power we believe its the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your familys 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.

Thats 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

SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group one of the worlds largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland North Wales and in the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system.

Its a role that puts us right at the heart of…