Protection and Control Field Engineer

sse.com; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - GBP 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is looking for a Protection and Control Field Engineer. This role involves promoting operational safety within the Distribution network, developing safe systems of work, and maintaining protection schemes in various locations. Ideal candidates will have experience in a similar role, strong fault-finding skills, and qualifications to work with electrical protection systems. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working conditions, and a commitment to employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Interest-free loans

Wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Senior Authorised to 33kV or working towards it; minimum requirement 11kV.
• Knowledge of protection grading and settings calculations desirable.
• Experience in a DNO or supplier role with protection and control equipment.

Responsibilities

• Promote operational safety across the Distribution network.
• Commission and maintain protection schemes accurately.
• Ensure the safe operation of the network.

Skills

Commissioning and maintaining protection schemes

Fault-finding skills

Stakeholder engagement

Team player

Problem-solving

Education

Minimum HNC/equivalent in relevant subject

Job description

Overview

Base Location: Oxford, Swindon, Poole, Melksham, Portsmouth or Slough. You\'ll be expected to spend at least 50% of your working week at one of these locations.

Salary: £54,952 - £72,592 (depending on skills and experience) + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

We’re expanding our Technical Services Protection and Control Team and are looking for dedicated Protection and Control Field Engineers to support our mission.

As a Protection and Control Field Engineer, you will play a vital role in promoting operational safety across the Distribution network in the South. You’ll develop and implement safe systems of work, leveraging protection schemes to enhance network safety.

We’re looking for a team player who’s comfortable working with stakeholders and has experience managing sub-contractors and third-party vendors.

You will

• Promote operational safety across the Distribution network by developing safe systems of work.
• Identify how protection schemes can enhance network safety.
• Commission and maintain protection schemes accurately, working alongside trainee and experienced commissioning engineers.
• Ensure the safe and effective operation of the network.
• Record and update all plant and equipment information in the SEPD asset database.

You have

• Senior Authorised to 33kV with SFT, or actively working towards this level. Minimum requirement 11kV.
• Experience commissioning and maintaining protection schemes in a similar role
• Knowledge of protection grading and settings calculations is desirable.
• Strong fault-finding skills, proactive in problem-solving and driving improvements, with a focus on managing safety.
• Proven team player with experience engaging stakeholders and managing sub-contractors and third-party vendors.
• Minimum HNC/equivalent in a relevant subject with industry experience and or extensive industry on site experience with protection and control equipment in a DNO or supplier role.

This role involves travel across various locations to support business needs. To enable you to fulfil these responsibilities, as a role requirement, the company will provide access to a vehicle for work-related travel.

The requirement will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and if the company car policy criteria are met, there will be an opportunity to join the company car scheme. Provision of a company car or cash allowance does not form part of the contractual terms and conditions of employment for this role.

A valid driving licence is essential.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

SSEN Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact [e-mail] / 01738 340954 to discuss how we can support you.

We\'re dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We\'ll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we\'ll be taking your application further. If you\'re offered a role with SSE, you\'ll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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