Electrical Safety Team Lead

ScottishPower; Lowestoft; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking an Electrical Safety Team Lead to manage global Electrical Safety Rules implementation. You'll coordinate with stakeholders, lead a team, and ensure compliance across projects. Candidates should have a strong background in High Voltage environments and safety management. Competitive salary from £69,200 with comprehensive benefits including bonuses and health coverage.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Share Incentive Plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as an SAP, Control Engineer or Designated Engineer is essential.
• Ability to influence stakeholders from senior leaders to technicians.
• In-depth understanding of Wind Turbine Generators and Offshore Substations.

Responsibilities

• Support deployment of Electrical and Mechanical Safety Rules globally.
• Assist in resolution of electrical safety issues.
• Support transition of projects to Operating phase.

Skills

Fluent in English

Background in High Voltage operational area

Ability to manage small teams

Strong knowledge of offshore wind site configurations

Experience in power systems control

Job description

Location Glasgow, London, Lowestoft

Salary from £69,200, bonus up to 20%, family health cover and car allowance

Flexible Working Pattern

Closing Date 22nd September

Help us create a better future, quicker

Overview

The position is critical in the implementation and management of Electrical Safety in Iberdrola’s Projects and Operational sites. The role will actively support, promote and coordinate Electrical safety using the IBRO E&M safety rules across all offshore Projects and Operational Sites at a global scale. The role will be a global focal point of contact to consult with over implementation and further development opportunities relating to the IBRO Electrical and Mechanical Safety Rules. The Electrical Safety Team Lead will report directly to the H&S Compliance Manager and take accountability to support the H&S Compliance Manager in the assurance of Electrical Safety for the offshore business.

The Electrical Safety Team Lead will lead a small team of direct and indirect Electrical Safety Specialists from different geographical regions. With the growing portfolio of projects, it is necessary to centrally support the Projects and Operations teams in HV Safety. The Electrical Safety Team Lead is required to support Lead Commissioning Managers, Operational Site Managers and the H&S Compliance Manager so that knowledge, experience and requirements are standardized and consistent. The objective is to create a centralized approach in managing Electrical and Mechanical Safety across the IBRO Global Business. The Electrical Safety Team Lead will support the H&S Compliance Manager by driving the direction of the safety rules and ensuring all stakeholders are part of this global centralised approach.

What you'll be doing

• Assist the H&S Compliance Manager with the deployment of the IBRO Electrical and Mechanical Safety Rules at a global scale. They will work closely with Site based HV specialists and H&S teams from other global regions to ensure that correct Electrical safety processes are understood and followed correctly.
• Provide direct support to the Project Safety Rules committees on a global scale. Deputise the H&S Compliance Manager within the IBRO Offshore safety rules committee. Carry out safety rule authorisation process for all operational staff (APs, SAPs, and Control Persons) in line with the appropriate IBRO Process.
• Provide clarity and resolve any electrical safety or safety rules related issues including involvement in RCA where safety rules breaches have been identified.
• Focus on the preparation of new sites under construction to ensure that commissioning has suitable numbers of persons authorised under the safety rules, and support the transition to the O&M phase of the project.

What you'll bring

• Fluent in English. (German, Spanish or French is a plus)
• Background from a High Voltage operational area; experience as an SAP, Control Engineer or Designated Engineer is essential
• Knowledge of technical specifications in the relevant geographical areas of operation (e.g., NGET, RTE, 50Hz)
• Ability to manage people in a small team of safety guidance
• Ability to interface and influence stakeholders from senior leaders to technicians at site level in terms of safety guidance
• Autonomy and ability to make and manage safety decisions independently
• Strong knowledge of offshore wind renewables site configurations and assets
• Proficient knowledge about High/Low voltage equipment related to high voltage substations and submarine to land transmission cables
• Able to understand and interpret electrical engineering drawings
• In-depth understanding of Wind Turbine Generators, Offshore Substations, Onshore Substations & inter array packages and SCADA systems
• Knowledge of HVDC systems, their construction, commissioning and operational protocols
• Experience in power systems control and monitoring with a strong sense of a safe system of work
• Understanding of up-to-date database technology
• Ability to lead and coordinate meetings with multiple stakeholders; generate meeting minutes, develop actions and set clear deadlines
• Track and follow up on items/actions from meetings and disseminate data and information
• Knowledge of both construction and O&M operations and practices

What's in it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can 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. Our benefits are designed to help you take care of your world - today and tomorrow. Our benefits include:

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday purchase - extra annual leave
• Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
• Payroll giving and charity matched funding
• Technology Vouchers
• Count us in - pledge to reduce carbon emissions
• Electric Vehicle Schemes
• 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 financial wellbeing support
• Shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why ScottishPower

ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, a world leader in wind energy. We are committed to renewable energy and investing in the energy infrastructure of the future. Inclusion, diversity and a social purpose are at the heart of what we do. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds.

ScottishPower is committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or those who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to careers scottishpower.com.