Assistant Network Control Engineer

Cornerstone; Horley; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as an Assistant Network Control Engineer in Horley, where you will join a passionate team dedicated to ensuring safety and efficiency in the gas industry. This role offers a unique starter position with the potential for growth into a fully qualified Network Control Engineer. You will play a crucial part in forecasting gas demand, managing flows, and ensuring operational strategies adapt to changing conditions. With a focus on teamwork and communication, your contributions will help maintain a secure network while benefiting from tailored learning and development programs. Join a forward-thinking company committed to innovation and making a real difference in the energy sector.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Life assurance

HolidayPlus

Cycle2work Scheme

Qualifications

• Desirable knowledge of the Gas Industry and strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to make accurate decisions quickly and work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Forecast gas demand and manage offtake flows within limits.
• Monitor equipment and manage plant alarms to maintain network safety.
• Ensure target pressures and storage requirements are met through data monitoring.

Skills

Knowledge of the Gas Industry

Organisational skills

Diagnostic skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork and communication

Decision-making under pressure

Flexibility

Job description

Assistant Network Control Engineer

Location: Horley

Salary: £34.8k - £43k per annum (Dependent on skills & qualifications)

Perks & Benefits: Competitive pension scheme – Enhanced maternity/paternity pay – Life assurance – HolidayPlus – Cycle2work Scheme & more

Reference: REQ4248

We are looking for…

Join our Horley office as an Assistant Network Control Engineer and be a part of the Gas Control Team. We need individuals passionate about the energy industry and ready to make a difference.

We offer a starter role of Assistant Network Control Engineer for those new to gas transmission, with progression to a fully qualified Network Control Engineer (on full shift) over time when opportunities become available.

Starting on partial shift after training, you will assist in the day-to-day monitoring of both SGN local distribution zones and other commercial customers' systems.

How you’ll support us on our mission to keep people safe and warm…

• You will forecast gas demand to meet Uniform Network Code obligations, using several sources of data to formulate a demand value to submit to the gas shippers of the UK.
• You will manage offtake flows and send flow notifications within commercial and physical limits.
• You will perform a continual review and implement changes of operating strategies as demand/weather conditions change.
• You will remotely monitor equipment, manage plant alarms, and undertake the necessary actions to maintain a safe and secure Network.
• You will ensure specified target pressures and storage requirements are met through the continual monitoring of key data.
• You will liaise with field engineers as they enter and leave sites while maintaining clear and precise logging of the movements and work details.
• Maintain precise updates to handovers/fault reports and management information.

What you’ll need

We’re looking for a blend of skills and attributes that make you a great fit for this role. If you don’t tick every box, don’t worry – we provide tailored learning and development programs to help you grow and succeed with us.

• Knowledge of the Gas Industry would be desirable.
• Confidently make accurate decisions within tight timescales while maintaining high performance without manager referral.
• You need strong organisational, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills to manage distribution systems and authorize complex operations.
• You will work well in a team and communicate effectively with all levels of staff and customers, within and outside of the Gas Control Team.
• Be positive and flexible in your approach to work and strive for excellent performance in the Gas Control Centre.
• To meet our BCM requirements, candidates must reside within a one-hour travel distance from our Horley office.
• A full valid driving licence is essential.

Why SGN?

SGN is at the forefront of pioneering research and development in the journey toward a net-zero energy system. Our cutting-edge technologies and innovative thinking are driving change in the gas industry, all while keeping people safe and warm. Join us in making a real difference—today and for the future.

Here’s what we offer you

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