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Job Description
Operations Engineer (Electrical)
Whitelee Windfarm Fenwick. KA3 6EX
Salary from 48400 with 10% Bonus and Single Person Healthcare
Flexible Working Pattern
Closing date: 16th September 2025
Taking a pro-active and reactive approach to engineering challenges you will carry out duties of a Senior Authorised Person and Control Person as defined in the ScottishPower Electrical safety rules allowing for a safe system of work for preventative or corrective activity associated with electrical infrastructure.
Supporting technical engineering solutions as they arise in real time contributing to the development mentoring and ongoing auditing of contracting and internal staff authorised under Electrical safety rules you will be responsible for the planning and delivery of key asset management interventions to ensure key metrics are met.
Responsibilities
Responsible for site-wide safety/technical inspections/audits across the ScottishPower Renewables (SPR) portfolio producing reports which detail issues and associated programmes to close-out you will co-ordinate the response and resolution of emergent dynamic electrical issues identified by the Site Operations Site Supervisory and Control Centre functions.
With indirect management of Electrical sub-contractors in support of SPR Site Supervisory staff you will ensure that all Electrical site activities are planned and carried out in a safe and efficient manner ensuring optimal performance of the site without compromising safety.
Contributing to the development mentoring and ongoing assessment of contracting and internal staff (Field Supervisors Operational Technicians Operational Technicians and Apprentices) you will carry out relevant diagnostic and fault-finding techniques using specialist kit to determine root cause analysis and establish the correct corrective strategy.
Supporting the Electrical Networks Operations Manager in the creation and ongoing development of policy and processes associated with the management of the electrical infrastructure you will also be required to provide technical input as requested to the Technical Services and Construction Engineering teams ensuring that prior to handover to the Operations & Maintenance (O&M) team all documents drawings and schematics are accurate and correct as well as witnessing where practicable the commissioning of plant and apparatus.
Providing emergency call-out response for allocated sites in the event of site emergencies you will plan and manage all resources associated with electrical work ensuring requests from field teams are acknowledged and prioritised ensuring the safety of the system and operatives followed by availability and generation.
What youll bring
Educated to HND or equivalent in an Electrical related engineering discipline or demonstrate equivalent operational experience you will also be City and Guilds accredited or equivalent in HV Network Operations.
With an ability to travel unrestricted across the UK and Ireland you will hold practical experience of operating and maintaining industrial HV and LV systems up to 33kV (132kV is desirable with a DNO or generating company).
With experience of having held a Senior Authorised Person position with HV authorisation and/or Control Person authorisation you will be able to work at heights (in excess of 70m) and within enclosed spaces on an infrequent basis.
Whats 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 well double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.
At ScottishPower we believe its the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your familys 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. Thats why our benefits include:
36 days annual leave
Holiday purchase perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
Payroll giving and charity matched funding
Technology Vouchers save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
Count us in pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
Electric Vehicle Schemes to help you transition to green/clean driving
Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
Options to purchase dental insurance private medical insurance health cash plan and annual health assessments
Life Assurance (4x salary)
Access to nudge 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 worlds 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 were 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 youll 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 .
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.
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SeptemberEmployment Type
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