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Om engineer- electrical

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Job Title: O&M Engineer- Electrical Location: London, Lowestoft or Glasgow Salary from £48,400, up to 10% bonus and health cover Flexible & Hybrid Working Available Help us create a better future, quicker Join a critical function within the Offshore Operations Engineering – Electrical team, where your work directly supports the integrity and long term performance of the Electrical Transmission System assets on both HVDC and HVAC assets. The purpose of this role is to ensure these assets operate reliably and efficiently, safeguarding Iberdrola’s long term asset value and maximising production revenue. We are seeking highly motivated engineers who can provide specialist advice and technical leadership across their discipline, influencing combined OPEX of up to £6m per year. As an O&M Engineer, you will bring extensive experience in engineering practice, with strong knowledge of grid compliance and the management of high voltage electrical transmission systems. This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate closely with ScottishPower and Iberdrola’s global network of technical experts. You’ll be empowered to deep dive into complex engineering topics, shape best practice approaches, and directly see the impact of your decisions on asset performance. The role also places significant emphasis on reliability improvement and digitalisation, supporting the organisation’s drive toward smarter, data led operations. What you’ll be doing Working within the electrical transmission equipment team you will be leading/supporting in: Support the development of an industry leading Asset Management Framework, including the creation and implementation of plans, procedures, and processes. Provide technical support to the operational portfolio of renewable generation assets, carrying out root cause analysis and developing/recommending solutions and strategies to improve asset availability and reliability. Manage and derisk operational interfaces with the Control Centre and the Transmission System Owner. Support site and back office activities to optimise outage strategies for maintenance and repair work (planned and unplanned). Offer expert operational technical support and guidance across a wide range of electrical assets, including Protection, PQ Analysis, Transformers, Shunt Reactors, GIS, AIS, VTs, CTs, STATCOMs, Filters, UPS, LV Boards, Fire Systems, and related equipment. Support the contracts team and site operations in the tendering, planning, and monitoring of maintenance activities. Provide input on bid levels, commercial strategies, and agreements relevant to projects. Lead the operational readiness of new wind farm assets, ensuring risks during the operational period are minimised and that site teams have all necessary information in place. Provide strategic advice, assessment, and recommendations across the full project life cycle—from development through to decommissioning. Work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure O&M activities are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality, following procedures, offshore standards, and industry best practice, while ensuring full compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and regulatory requirements. Evaluate designs from an operational perspective to ensure O&M requirements are correctly embedded. Assess various O&M solutions and associated risk profiles affecting technical integrity, asset performance, and other KPIs. Present options and mitigation recommendations to Lead Electrical O&M Engineers, Site and Department Managers, or external contractors to ensure cost effective, fully evaluated, and risk appropriate O&M solutions. What You’ll Bring You’ll have a strong understanding of the full project lifecycle, from design through to operations, with the ability to navigate technical boundaries and interface points across onshore and offshore windfarm substations. Asset Management qualifications such as the IAM Certificate are beneficial. You’ll bring proven experience in one or more of the following areas: O&G, marine, HV electrical design, operations, HV safety, or O&M delivery within the wind sector. You’ll have a track record of resolving complex technical issues, from grid code compliance challenges to leading root cause analyses for component failures. Problem solving and structured thinking will be key strengths. You’ll be confident making decisions, assessing risks, and providing clear leadership on the technical implications and feasibility of proposed solutions. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential. You’ll work closely with internal teams, suppliers, and senior stakeholders to deliver clear technical summaries, gather specialist input, and ensure that scopes of work and contracts are technically robust while minimising cost and risk. This role also requires travel for meetings and site visits, so flexibility and a willingness to travel are important. What’s in it for you As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%. At ScottishPower, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow. That’s why our benefits include: 36 days annual leave Holiday Purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave Share Schemes Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans Healthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments Life Assurance (4x salary) Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more Why ScottishPower ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we’re at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over £6m every working day to make this happen. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation. Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you’ll fit right in. ScottishPower is committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to careers@scottishpower.com. IMPORTANT Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date below Mobility Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements. I MPORTANT Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date below April-3-2026

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