General information Reference 000542 Publication end date 20/07/2025 Job Title Control Engineer Contractual hours 37.00 Location NORTHERN IRELAND, Craigavon, Craigavon Candidate criteria Minimum Level of Education Required Higher National Diploma Shortlisting Criteria Essential: •Minimum of 3 years' experience in a technical or operational environment, within power systems, utilities, engineering, or infrastructure sectors. •Hold, or be actively working towards, a Higher National Diploma (HND) in an appropriate technical discipline, or demonstrate the ability and commitment to undertake one* •Demonstrate a practical understanding of electricity distribution networks. •The ability to be able to positively influence safety behaviours and establish a safety culture. •A strong technical and analytical ability plus a good working knowledge of the principles of power systems. •Competent in the use of computer-based systems e.g. Microsoft Office applications / SCADA. * Candidates not holding an applicable HND qualification must be able to demonstrate that they hold the prerequisite qualifications / experience to gain entry to an Electrical Engineering HND (e.g. Engineering (Electrical/Electronic Engineering) - P00205-AB - Course - Belfast Met) which they will be expected to commence at the next available opportunity. Desirable: •Developed knowledge of SCADA / Network Management systems. •IET Accredited or working towards accreditation. •SAP/SAIS or operational experience up to 33kV. •Previous Control Room experience. •Sound understanding of NIE Networks Safety Rules & Authorisations. Personal Competencies Integrity Innovative & creative Flexiblity & adaptability Interpersonal skills Specific Expertise Electrical Engineering Employment Details Contract Hours 40.00 Benefits We offer a competitive and attractive reward package which is regularly reviewed. It includes (but not limited to): EXCELLENT REWARDS Competitive market rate salary Company pension scheme matched up to 8% (plus SMART pension where employees benefit from lower national insurance contributions Minimum of 23 days holidays plus 11 statutory days Opportunity to Buy & Sell Annual leave Professional accreditation Educational & Training opportunities PERSONAL WELLBEING Health and Wellbeing Programmes Annual Flu vaccination program Occupational health & welfare counselling support BUPA Private Healthcare (eligible after 12 months) Health care schemes – BHSF Enhanced maternity/paternity provisions & childcare schemes Family friendly policies Eye Test vouchers Access to discounts / Perks card Salary sacrifice schemes such as the Cycle to Work scheme Long Service & Full attendance Awards Social Club