Grid Control Engineer

Your new company
Our client is an independent electricity systems operator for Northern Ireland who are at the forefront of innovation in the energy industry, enabling the transition towards a low-carbon, technology-enabled smart future. Applications are invited for a Grid Control Engineerto join the Systems Operations team in Belfast.
Your new role
You will be responsible for a range of functions in real time grid operations: including system operations, security of supply, management of generation and transmission performance, outage management, supporting incident analysis, monitoring and testing to ensure efficient performance of grid operations, project management, provision of system support services and grid planning functions, and provision of information used in settlement of the all-island market.

What you'll need to succeed

Essential Criteria:

• A degree in a relevant subject; or an HNC in a relevant subject combined with relevant experience.
• Experience in more than one of the following areas:
  1. Transmission systems
  2. Power Stations
  3. Power Systems Operations
  4. Generation, transmission system development planning
  5. Power system (including generators), protection maintenance or commissioning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work and commit to shift work, including night shift, for which a shift allowance will be paid.
• Operational knowledge of Energy Management Systems (EMS) and other real time applications required to monitor system security.

Desirable Criteria:

• Detailed knowledge of the Northern Ireland Transmission System.
• Experience of loading/switching operations in a real time control environment.
• Experience of unit commitment software.
• Experience of European Network Codes and European power systems.

What you'll get in return
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an organisation that is committed to delivering electricity from renewable sources which will play a vital role in the response to the climate crisis. You will be offered a challenging yet collaborative and team-orientated work environment where high performance, knowledge and continual development are valued.

• Highly competitive salary
• Health Insurance
• Performance Bonus
• Competitive Pension Scheme
• Hybrid Working
• Professional Development Opportunities

Further details can be provided on request.
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