Control Engineer (Trainee)

Control EngineerTrainee

Salary up to 55000per annum plus strong benefits package and excellent career progression opportunities/support.

Benefits include:Our double match pension wherewelldouble match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10% 36 days paid holidays Share Schemes Holiday purchase and much more (more details below)

Location: Prenton

Permanent / Full Time

Help us create a better future quicker

At SP Energy Networks our focus is on harnessing technology and innovation to create the networks of the future. Our team is building a dynamic network to meet the changing demands for electricity and increasinglyrenwableelectricity safelysecurelyand sustainably in the communities we serve.

At SP Energy Networks we know people are central to building a better future quicker and we are seeking new talent to join our team.

TheControl Room manages the DistributionNetwork for 1.5million customers across the SPM licence for MerseysideCheshireand North Wales. Itis responsible forboth Planned and Fault work and delivering excellent Customer Service.

As SPEN transitions tobecome aDSO thisrole offers an exciting opportunity to be part our future distribution network strategy ensuring exceptional customer networksecurityand access for flexible energy resources.

As a trainee controlpersonyou will follow a training programme specifically designed to develop the skillsto become a distribution control engineer. This will involve training in the control and operation of the SP Energy Networks Distribution electrical networks under normal outage and fault situations.Oncefully trained & authorisedas a Control Engineeryou will have the opportunityto jointhe 24/7 Control roomteam.

Whatyoullbe doing

Learning how the distribution network isoperatedin a safe and efficient manner andin accordance withOperational Procedures and Safety Rules.

Gaining acknowledge on how all outage and network access requests are managed ensuring risk to network and system security is minimised.

Developing customer service and operational liaison skills with internal/external third parties for all network activities.

Gaining a detailed knowledge of Energy Networks policies procedures and working practices.

Learingabout healthsafetyand environmental legislation.

Developing a full understanding of transmission and/or distribution SCADA Systems.

Receiving training on Company emergency plans and escalation trigger points.

Reviewingand investigatingsystem performance following majorincidents and faults.

Whatyoullbring

Ability to form strong working relationships across all EN business areas and at all levels

Ability in dealing with major customers

A proven aptitude for usingand developing newIT solutions

Ability to co-ordinate a broad range ofcomplex tasks and requirementsfrom different business areasand devise solutions.

Takes responsibility and accountability for tasks and activities and contributes to the achievement of team goals by providing support advice encouragement and clear direction and coaching whenappropriate.

Ability todefineand documentnew processes forkey strategic changes within the Control Room.

Effective decision maker not inhibited by consultation with others when necessary or give lead as.

To be successful in a role you will need todemonstrateas a minimum:

HNC with relevant experienceor Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering would be preferable

Detailed distribution and/or network knowledge essential

Hands onOperational experienceAuthorised to a minimum of APSP at LV.

Positive and flexible individual with drive to succeed.

Able to work as part of a skilled and motivated team.

Excellent communication skills with individuals at all levels.

Caring individual with strong customer service values.

Whatsin it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually you can also enjoya number ofother benefits. With our pension schemewelldouble match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

At ScottishPower we believeitsthelittle thingswe do in life that makea 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.

Thatswhy 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 optionsincluding:Dental Insurance Private Medical Insurance Health CashPlanand annual Health Assessments

• Life Assurance (4x salary)

• Access toSavesmartfinancial wellbeing support

• Plusshopping leisure restaurant and gym discounts and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more