Power Distribution Asset Manager

Abingdon Road, Culham, Oxfordshire
Full-time
Salary: £63,856 (inclusive of MPP) + excellent benefits including outstanding pension
Site Location: UKAEA Culham, Oxfordshire
Confirmed Grade: Level 6
Department: IED - Electrical Engineering Unit

Company Description

By 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today. Are you interested in strategically contributing to shaping the future of the world’s energy? If so, read on.

Fusion, the process that powers the Sun and Stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy our world badly needs. UKAEA are at the forefront of realising energy from fusion, working with industry and research partners to deliver the ground-breaking developments that will underpin tomorrow's fusion power stations to bring fusion electricity to the grid. As we work towards our mission and goals, UKAEA has devised values (Innovative, Committed, Trusted and Collaborative) that capture the spirit of how we work.

Job Description

As an employee of UKAEA, you will benefit from:

- Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme.
- Corporate bonus scheme of up to 7% and a Relocation allowance (if eligible).
- Flexible working options, including family-friendly policies.
- Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders.
- Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays.
- Wide range of career development opportunities.
- A vibrant culture committed to equality and being fully inclusive.

This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions.

Who are we looking for?

As the Power Distribution Asset Manager, you will ensure the health and suitability of the UKAEA-owned site distribution network for the next 50 years. You will manage a diverse scope of Power Distribution from super grid transformers to circuit breakers. This critical role covers heavy distribution, HB power networks, and on-site experimental pulse networks.

What will you be responsible for?

- You will define the strategy for the asset management of all UKAEA-owned site distribution equipment and will be responsible for its delivery, overall management, and leadership. They will also serve as a Subject Matter Expert in asset management of electrical distribution.
- Develop the asset strategy and schedule, considering the operational patterns and all operating requirements by collaborating with the relevant parties.
- Define and implement the strategy for maintaining and operating the UKAEA-owned site distribution network. This includes the strategy to ensure the network is maintained to statutory and regulatory requirements whilst balancing the supply demand to operational facilities.
- Specify the usage and maintenance parameters, constraints and requirements to comply with any associated facility safety case conditions.
- Analyse the effectiveness of the strategies and propose modifications as required to improve the performance of the assets.
- Work with the Maintenance Manager to ensure resources performing asset testing, inspection, monitoring, servicing, and calibration satisfy competency requirements.

Qualifications

Essential skills, experience and competence required:

- Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
- Significant experience in asset management of electrical distribution equipment and its operation and maintenance.
- In-depth understanding of industry practice, legislation and standards applicable to electrical systems.

To fulfil the duties of this role, the job holder will be expected to become:

- Authorised to carry out electrical isolations and issue appropriate certificates.
- Authorised to switch HV and LV equipment supporting UKAEA and Scottish & Southern Energy Power Distribution operations.
- Authorised Person (Electrical).

Additional Information

A full list of our benefits can be found here on our website.

We welcome applications from under-represented groups, particularly individuals from black and other ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and women. Our Executive team, supported by our 'Equality, Diversity and Inclusion' (EDI) Partner and Inclusion Ambassadors, actively promotes EDI and takes steps to increase diversity within our organisation. We reinforce best practices in recruitment and selection and evaluate approaches to remove barriers to success.

Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications.

For applicants applying from outside the United Kingdom or those who have spent time outside the UK in the last five years, please visit the UK Government website. If your country of residence or previous residence is not listed on the website or if the UK Government does not have information on obtaining a criminal records check from that state, we regret to inform you that we cannot process your application.