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Job TitleSenior O+M Engineer
LocationLondon, Glasgow, Lowestoft
Salary from £51,600, bonus and health cover
Flexible Working Pattern
Closing Date22/04/2024
Help us create a better future, quicker
Belonging to the Operations Engineering team and reporting to Lead O&M Electrical Engineer, the Senior Electrical O&M Engineer will be responsible for implementing and deploying the strategy to manage the HV/MV/LV electrical assets in the UK Offshore Renewable business. The individual will be responsible for making sure that a suitable and reliable electrical infrastructure is in place, defining and implementing the necessary projects for the maintenance and renovation of this infrastructure so that it is fit for purpose at any time during the whole Offshore asset life.
The individual will be working as part of a global business and therefore also support with activities in many countries across Europe and the rest of the world. The focus however will be on developing and supporting the UK offshore windfarm sites
What you'll be doing
Manage the maintenance of the transmission assets within the offshore wind farm in time and in budget.
Support the development and fulfilment of electrical safety management philosophy, providing sound technical knowledge, promoting a positive safety culture in accordance with regulatory requirements and to the company's electrical safety rules.
Define the necessities, improvements & maintenance strategy of the HV/MV/LV electrical systems in the UK Offshore Hub, to guarantee the highest assets availability, the compliance with the regulatory requirements and the best service quality following the best industry practices and international standards.
Identify the business technical risks related to the electrical systems condition and propose the necessary actions/plans to mitigate those risks as much as reasonably possible
What you'll bring
Postgraduate experience, preferably Renewables, Marine, O&G or Shipbuilding
Experience in the offshore operations sector
Knowledge of H&S and environmental legislation associated with marine/offshore operations projects
Experience in HVDC transmission system and converter station design is advantageous
Experience in HVAC & HVDC cable installations and testing is advantageous
Experience of using High Voltage Electrical Safety Rules (E.g. NETSO, DNO or offshore specific)
Experience of implementing ATEX directives
Some experience on field device connections and data acquisition
Awareness of international standards on electrical systems design
GWO certificates and valid offshore medical
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%.
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 Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
Payroll giving and charity matched funding
Technology Vouchers - save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes
Count us in - pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
Electric Vehicle Schemes - to help you transition to green/clean driving
Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments
Life Assurance (4x salary)
Access to nudge' financial wellbeing support
Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more
Why ScottishPower
ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world's largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we're at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over £6m every working day to make this happen. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.
Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you'll fit right in.
ScottishPower is committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to careers scottishpower.com.
