Electrical Network Engineer
- Employer
- SSE
- Location
- Slough, Berkshire, England / West London, England, London / Reading, Berkshire, England
- Salary
- £41583 - £60730 per annum + Car & Operational Response Allowance
- Closing date
- 16 Dec 2024
- Reference
- 550961
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- Discipline
- Electrical
- Sector
- Power
- Job Type
- Engineer
Job Details
Base Location: Slough, Reading or West London
Salary: £41,583 - £60,730 depending on experience and authorisations + car / cash allowance + operational response allowance + "London allowance" if based in Slough/West London + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Salary Bands:
Up to 11kV SAP with Permit to Work (£41,583 - £48,296)
Up to 11kV SAP with Sanction for Test (£46,626 - £54,154)
Up to 33kV SAP with Sanction for Test (£52,285 - £60,730)
Working Pattern: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract | Full Time | Flexible First options available
We are looking for an Electrical Network Engineer to join our team!
As an Electrical Network Engineer you'll be responsible in the field for guaranteeing that emergency and fault work is completed efficiently & effectively. This includes operational standby duties on a 1 in 7 rota. Standby retainers and overtime are in addition to the annual salary.
You will work diligently to restore power to external customers as quickly as possible, with a focus on delivering a safe outcome for the workforce, customers and the environment.
You will use your engineering knowledge to guide and direct our internal resources and contract partners to solutions. You will be keen to solve problems and provide great customer service.
Other responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Act as a field-based technical expert and point of escalation.
- Be responsible for ensuring workloads are prioritised, managed and repaired in the most effective way possible; this workload will cover but not be limited to the LV & HV live screen faults, LV & HV defects and proactive plant replacement.
- Ensure that SSEN's customers remain at the core of every decision to ensure great customer service performance and value is delivered by self, team and contract partners, to meet and exceed customer and regulator expectations.
- Completing four site visits each week and promoting behavioural safety at every opportunity.
What do I need?
You will have sound business and technical knowledge of electricity distribution, with a basic understanding of how a Distribution Network Operator (DNO) operates and generates revenue and incentives within the current price control period.
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
- Experience undertaking an engineering role within a DNO working on LV / HV / EHV networks. SAP operational experience is desirable but not essential. We will consider candidates with LV authorisations which include supply point testing, switching on the LV network and mobile generation.
- A City & Guilds 232 or equivalent and/or experience within electrical utilities environment.
- Thorough understanding of local business plans derived from regulatory price control submission, with an appreciation of unit cost and financial awareness.
- The ability and knowledge to engage at all levels and instil a high performing culture.
- A passion for safety and the ability to work well in a team as well as independently.
Travel is required and as a result we can only accept applications from candidates that hold a current driving licence.
What's in it for you?
We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.
As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.
What happens now?
All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.
If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Kim on 01738 344051.
Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.
Company
We are driven by our purpose: to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow.
We are a leading generator of renewable electricity and one of the largest electricity network companies in the UK.
We develop, own and operate low carbon infrastructure to support the zero-carbon transition. This includes onshore and offshore wind, hydro power, electricity transmission and distribution grids, and efficient gas-fired generation, alongside providing energy products and services for businesses, and we have interests across Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, Japan, Spain, Portugal, Denmark and Poland.
Our twin focus of practicality and inspiration is a strategy that has seen us through more than 70 years.
We are UK listed, employing 10,000 talented and skilled people and are real Living Wage and Fair Tax Mark accredited.
Because we’re SSE, and we’re for a better world of energy – for everyone.
Website: careers.sse.com
- Website
- http://careers.sse.com/
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