**Job Description:**
The safe and efficient operation of assets is key to a business. Without assets, the business doesn't exist. As an Asset Operations Specialist, you will support daily cable operations, monitoring contractors and ensuring suppliers deliver to expected standards.
The team is responsible for oversight on cables in the UK and France. You will also be expected to become familiar with converter station assets, access arrangements and emergency procedures to support their daily operation if required.
You will be part of a 24/7 on-call team to support incident response and issue resolution. Due to security requirements of working within the Channel Tunnel complex, enhanced security checks will need to be completed prior to the role being formally offered.
The role has no direct reports but will be required to work with external suppliers, consultants and contractors.
Main Responsibilities:
* Engaging with suppliers and contractors to support operations
* Building relationships with stakeholders to facilitate efficient daily operations
* Identifying improvements required within daily operations
* Ensuring that security, health, safety, and environmental policies and regulations are followed
* Providing technical guidance and advice, resolving technical issues, and checking drawings and specification
* Monitoring operational expenditure and making recommendations on cost saving
* Supporting the scoping and delivery of projects that improve daily operations
Risk Management:
* Identifying and documenting risks that would lead to an outage if they occurred and supporting their prevention and mitigation
* Effective document management, preparing site reports, logging progress, and maintaining accurate records
* Reviewing and commenting on contractors' Risk Assessments and Method Statements in respect of General Safety
Incident Response:
* Supporting the running of outage simulations and ensuring procedures are in place to mitigate risks
* Joining the 'On-call Team' which provides 24/7 remote and on-site response on a rota basis to manage operational issues on the interconnector
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role at an interconnector, windfarm, transmission system operator or power generator
* Basic knowledge of operational and maintenance requirements for HVDC equipment
* Demonstrable experience of monitoring contractors, reviewing Risk Assessment Method Statements
* Experience in and understanding of fault-finding process and asset-related incident investigation
Education:
* Educated to A level / NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) in mechanical or electrical engineering or other relevant qualification and/or work experience
Benefits:
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Competent in the use of Microsoft suite of products
* Attention to detail and a strong focus on getting things right in the first place
* Organised and analytical with an attention to detail
* Ability to work under pressure in a continually growing environment
* Proactive and results-oriented
* Ability to maintain strong professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders
* Always upholding the reputation of the Company
* Collaborative team player
* Fluent in English. Knowledge of French would be advantageous, but not essential
* Frequent travel will be required between Folkestone Calais (France) and London