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Protection and control field engineer

Oxford
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks
Field engineer
€63,722 a year
Posted: 17 November
Offer description

Apply for the Protection and Control Field Engineer role at Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks.
Base Locations: Oxford, Swindon, Poole, Melksham, Portsmouth or Slough.
Salary: £54,952 – £72,592 (depending on skills and experience) + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available.


Responsibilities

* 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.


Qualifications

* Senior Authorised to 33kV with SFT, or actively working towards this level (minimum 11kV required).
* 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, or extensive on-site experience with protection and control equipment in a DNO or supplier role.
* Full, current driving licence.


About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We’re transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in home-build energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline. SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses, and our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers keeps customers connected to a safe, reliable supply while developing the flexible networks needed for our low-carbon future.


Benefits

Flexible benefits: discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships; wellbeing benefits such as 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; generous family entitlements including maternity, adoption and paternity leave.


Equal Opportunity

SSE will make reasonable adjustments to support applicants. Contact fiona.smith@sse.com or call 01738 340 954 to discuss how we can support you.


How to Apply

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

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