Company

National GridSee more

addressAddressAddlestone, Surrey
CategoryIT

Job description

Telecoms and Metering Engineer - Electricity Transmission, London

Location: Addlestone, GB, KT15 3LA GB
Division: Optel & Cyber Delivery
Job Type:
Requisition Number: 51250
Department: Electricity Transmission - Operations
Job Function: Engineering

Are you ready to be part of cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology transformation? Join us at National Grid (NG), where innovation and inclusivity thrive!



As a Telecommunications and Metering Engineer based in London, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting capitalised Electricity Transmission projects, ensuring the seamless operation of Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) and Operational Technology (OT) communications networks on our substations infrastructure such as Telecoms room, relay protection, telephone systems and protection communications. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:



Investigating and rectifying faults on the Operational Telecoms (Optel) network, collaborating closely with the Optel Network Management Centre. Providing comprehensive support for Tariff Metering, Operational Metering, and other light current equipment, ensuring operational excellence 24/7, 365 days a year on all our telecommunications assets. Performing Settlement Metering calibration, replacement, and audits as a Meter Operator Agent (MOA1), ensuring precision and accuracy. Supervising and coordinating work activities of NG colleagues and third-party contractors, prioritising safety through the generation of safety documents and risk assessments.



Your work will primarily take place within high-voltage substations and associated infrastructure, with a coverage area spanning the London and South West Substations Zonal area, encompassing corridors such as M3, M4, M23, M40, and more. Occasionally, you'll extend support to other Telecoms teams and projects, ensuring a collaborative and dynamic work environment.



At National Grid, we value your well-being and professional growth. You'll have opportunities for training and development, with planned training courses (Senior Authorised Person (SAP) training will take approx 18 months to complete) and quarterly team meetings at our training facilities at Eakring in Nottinghamshire and our offices at Warwick.



Requirements:
A minimum qualification NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in an Engineering discipline. Previous Telecoms experience. You must be able to commit and attend training courses at our Eakring site in Nottinghamshire which will require short stays away from home. Desirable - SCADA experience, IT infrastructure – WAN/LAN, IP/MAC Addresses, Data Storage.

Pay and Benefits

  • Salary range between £43,250 and £51,000 pa, with excellent benefits, paid overtime, standby allowance, and a job requirement company car. (London Allowance - £4,500 or £10,000pa depending on location)
  • A 37-hour work week, Monday to Friday
  • 26 days of leave plus 8 statutory days.
  • The option to purchase or sell holiday days.
  • A generous contributory pension scheme with a company matching contribution of up to 12%, totalling 18%.
  • Financial support for professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, exam fees, and study leave related to your role.
  • Access to flexible benefits, such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, employee assistance lines, and matched charity giving, among others.
  • Family care benefits, including a back-up care service for unexpected care needs (six paid days each year as standard with the option to purchase further days).
  • Access to apps supporting health, fitness, and well-being.


Selection process timelines
Advert closes – 4 March
Candidate reviews – 6 March
Interviews – 18 and 19 March



Apply now.



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Benefits

Car scheme, Company car, Company pension
Refer code: 2832250. National Grid - The previous day - 2024-02-20 23:27

National Grid

Addlestone, Surrey
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