Control Point Operations Engineer

OEG Offshore Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy solutions provider is seeking a Control Point Operations Engineer to join their Edinburgh office. This key role involves managing daily operations for National Critical Energy Generation Infrastructure, ensuring safety and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have expertise in project management and high-voltage safety, ideally with experience in electrical engineering roles. A commitment to continuous professional development and compliance with safety rules is essential. The position requires adaptability and a thorough understanding of electrical systems.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in electrical engineering roles, ideally with extensive HV infrastructure experience.
• Experience working in a Control Room or a systems environment is desirable.
• Thorough understanding of electrical SLDs and mechanical P&IDs.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control real-time network activities.
• Support the creation and implementation of SOPs.
• Interface with Global Site Engineers to ensure safety and production.

Skills

Project management

High-voltage (HV) safety

Asset analysis

Operational maintenance

Education

Engineering degree and apprenticeship

Job description

OEG is seeking a Control Point Operations Engineer to join its team at their Edinburgh, United Kingdom office. The role is central to the management of daily operations for National Critical Energy Generation Infrastructure.

OEG is a leading energy solutions business, providing mission critical infrastructure assets and services to the global offshore energy industry. Through our specialist divisions - topside, marine, subsea, cables, logistics and industrials, we are a pivotal link in the global offshore energy project chain, ensuring our customers’ projects are delivered safely, reliably and efficiently.

Based at the advanced Control Centre in Edinburgh, this role is central to the management of daily operations for National Critical Energy Generation Infrastructure.

Responsibilities include monitoring and controlling real-time network activities and collaborating with key industry stakeholders to safeguard the reliability, performance, and integrity of the network.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

Integrate into the Global 24/7 NRG Control Point team to support continuous operational excellence.

Support and contribute to fostering a culture of excellence within the facility.

Operate and coordinate high-voltage (HV) and low-voltage (LV) activities using the NRG Control Point SCADA systems.

Manage real-time network operations and coordinate maintenance tasks to ensure safety, maximise production, maintain system stability, and optimise asset availability.

Monitor and ensure compliance with Global Electrical and Mechanical Safety Rules, influencing implementation where necessary.

Support the creation and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and operating systems.

Maintain daily communication and coordination with Global Site Engineers.

Participate in the 24/7 operational shift schedule.

Adapt to changing operational requirements while ensuring continuous support for network operations and maintenance activities.

QHSE responsibilities

To have a general understanding of the areas of our QHSE Management System and OEG’s QHSE aims and objectives that are relevant to the role.

Comply with the requirements of OEG Energy Group Policies and the responsibilities within the wider QHSE Management System.

Promoting:

• a proactive health and safety culture focussed on the prevention of work-related injury or ill health and continual improvement in our processes / performance.
• environmental sustainability and energy efficiency whilst minimising our environmental impacts and preventing pollution.
• a quality culture that brings values to our business, our customers and other interested parties ensuring quality issues and opportunities for improvement are identified and implemented.

Skills and experiences

Possess expertise in project management, engineering, high-voltage (HV) safety, and asset analysis.

Proven track record in an electrical engineering role, ideally with extensive experience across HV infrastructure at voltages ranging from 11–400 kV.

Prior experience in a Control Room or control systems environment, particularly within national electrical infrastructure or marine industries, is desirable. However, we highly value candidates with transferable skills, including expertise in managing large rotating machinery, operational maintenance, and related areas.

Thorough understanding of electrical single-line diagrams (SLDs) and mechanical piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).

Competent in ensuring compliance with ‘Safety from the System’ and Electrical and Mechanical Safety Rules procedures.

Capable of overseeing electrical and mechanical activities to ensure safety, technical accuracy, contractual compliance, and effective operational performance.

Proven track record in implementing compliance processes for grid connection points.

Commitment to continuous professional development through participation in training, upskilling, and learning opportunities to remain current with industry trends and best practices.

Qualifications

Engineering degree and apprenticeship, or equivalent, highly desirable.

Previous experience, authorisation, and substantial exposure to Electrical and Mechanical Safety Rules.