Control Engineer

Control Engineer – Offshore Wind

Lowestoft

�75,000 + benefits to be negotiated.

About the role:

Astute’s renewables team is exclusively working with a growing organisation whose services offer comprehensive, client-centric, end-to-end solutions for the design, construction, and operation of high-voltage networks, substations, and associated equipment. We are looking for a Control Engineer to perform control room duties for offshore wind, and act as a mentor for Senior Authorised Persons.

The Control Engineer comes with a package up to �75,000, a 10% bonus and an opportunity to progress in an organisation that is dedicated to delivering quality projects for all clients.

If you’re a Control Engineer or Control Person with a background in offshore wind and are looking to work for an organisation that invests in their staff’s progression from the get-go, then upload your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties:
Reporting to the Project Manager you will:

* Be responsible for control room duties, including liaison with National Grid for export of power and monitoring of SCADA systems, including remote operation of existing wind turbines.
* Training and development of SAP’s and more junior Control Engineers where required.
* Developing and implementing business processes.
* Work closely with the SHET SAPs, HV Operations Manager and Control Point to ensure that all work is carried out safely.

Professional qualifications:

We are looking for someone with the following:

* In a similar position – ideally already a Control Engineer/Person working in the offshore wind sector.
* Previously held SAP Authorisations and worked up to 66KV (400KV experience is a bonus but not essential)

Personal skills:

* The Control Engineer role would suit someone who is:
* Commercial understanding for energy exports.
* Good interpersonal skills (able to communicate to various levels of seniority internally and externally)

Salary and benefits of the Control Engineer role:

* A salary up to �75,000 based on experience.
* A bonus 10% (based on personal and company performance).
* Accommodation and travel provided if working offshore.
* Other benefits discussed at interview stage.

How to apply?

To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to rchatfield@astutetechnical.co.uk or call 07441 391 976 to speak to Rob Chatfield who can tell you more.

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