Job Introduction
Opportunities are available for up to four people to join our Control Centre team at Cardiff. The role entails responsibly for operation of the NGED High Voltage electricity distribution network up to 11kV, controlling both the South West and South Wales distribution area.
Upon appointment, candidates will work 37 hours per week on a day rota, Monday to Friday. However, it is an expectation that people could move on to one of the other rotas in the Control Centre at a point in the future, which may include shift working on a 2-shift basis (early and late day shifts plus some weekends).
Successful applicants must be available to commence in the role for a period of training on 02nd February 2026, which will last for approximately 16 weeks.
You must have a minimum of a level 3 in an Engineering subject that includes some electrical modules. People who do not have a Level 4 (HNC or equivalent) qualification in Electrical Engineering may be required to complete this as part of their progression within the role. This will be agreed individually with candidates.
Evidence of your qualification certificates will be required prior to appointment.
*Depending on experience, you may initially be appointed at a lower salary until all relevant courses and training are complete.
Main Responsibilities
In the role as a Control Engineer, some of the key duties will be:
* Assessing HV System security and actions necessary to maintain optimum security on the electrical distribution network, ensuring all operations are carried out within the Distribution Safety Rules and other appropriate Company policy and regulations
* Operation of the company Network Control system (ADMS) up to 11kV, including switching and alarm management, and maintaining a record of all items.
* Checking and approval of planned switching schedules at all voltages up to 11kV.
* Approving the release of plant and equipment from service for work or testing, and consenting to the issue of Safety Documents up to 11kV.
* Carrying out a quality audit of Safety Documents returned from field operators at all voltages up to 11kV.
* Supporting the operational response to network emergencies or unplanned events.
* Facilitating the connection and commissioning of new plant and equipment at all voltages up to 11kV.
* Provide advice and solutions for matters relating to electrical systems and events impacting or likely to impact on the distribution network.
* Issuing field control (FCON) on defined sections of network up to 11kV.
* Fault switching to enable rapid restoration of customers supplies at all voltages up to 11kV.
* Responding to situations compromising public safety by danger from the system.
* Maintaining and ensuring an accurate record of customer outage data that is recorded for IIS reporting.
* Supporting the operational development of other people, such as trainees.
* Any other duties as directed by a Network Operations Manager that are required for network safety, security, or continuity of operations.
Ideal Candidate
Knowledge and experience of electricity distribution or power networks is essential for this role. This may typically be experience gained through field operations or planning.
Candidates should live with 60 minutes of the Control Centre and there is no hybrid working with this role.
As the post you are applying for attracts a National Security Vetting clearance there are further eligibility requirements, information can be found on the website. To meet national security vetting requirements you will normally need to have been resident in the UK for at least 5 years for Security Clearance (SC) prior to the date of application. There are exceptions to this however and examples of these include:
* you have been serving overseas with HM Forces or in some other official capacity as a representative of HM Government
* you were studying abroad
* you were living overseas with parents
If you have any further queries relating to National Security Vetting, please email
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