AddressAbout the role
National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) is at the heart of energy in the UK. The electricity we provide gets the nation to work, powers schools and brings energy to life. Our energy network connects the nation, so it’s essential that it’s continually evolving, advancing and improving.
The Electricity Transmission Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system is critical to the safe, secure, and economic operation of the England and Wales electricity transmission system.
As Transmission SCADA Instructor you’ll be responsible for delivering user training and designing related training materials for the NGET SCADA system, as well as supporting System Managers and training planning policy and processes.
Managing the training plans within the Transmission Network Control and project delivery teams, you’ll also support with Training simulator updates, scenario building and testing and maintaining the simulator calculations. You’ll process validity checks and coordinate change activities for the simulator.
In addition, you’ll ensure that the SCADA training team has a reliable and tested business continuity plan in place that meets NGET’s requirements.
What you'll need
With a STEM Qualification preferably in an electrical or computer science field, you’ll be an experienced Engineering instructor, with strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with colleagues, stakeholders, and customers.
Computer literate, experienced with power point and MS office, you’ll have a consistent and methodical approach to tasks, demonstrating good attention to detail and high accuracy.
You’ll ideally have a good understanding of electrical power systems, project management experience and Engineering Document creation update and review.
What's in it for you?
A competitive salary of £49,300 – £62,000 per annum
- Annual Performance Based Bonus
- 26 days annual leave, plus eight statutory days
- The option to buy additional or sell holiday days
- Generous contributory pension scheme - we will double-match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%
- Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, exam fees and time off for study leave – so long as it is relevant to your role
- Access to several flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.
- Family care benefits including a back-up care service for when your usual care arrangements fall through (six paid days each year as standard with the option to purchase further days)
- Access to a numerous apps which support health, fitness and wellbeing.
More Information
This role closes at midnight on 29th February 2024, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At National Grid, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace for everyone. So if you are excited about this role but your experience or qualifications do not match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right person for our growing business in this role or another one.
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