Electrical Safety Team Lead

Iberdrola; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking an Electrical Safety Team Lead to manage and enforce safety rules across projects. Ideal candidates will possess strong expertise in High Voltage operations, have experience as an SAP or Control Engineer, and excel in stakeholder management. This role offers a competitive salary and substantial benefits, committing to a greener future through renewable energy initiatives.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Holiday purchase

Share Incentive Plan

Electric Vehicle Schemes

Dental insurance options

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Qualifications

• Must have a background in High Voltage operational areas.
• Ability to manage small teams focused on safety.
• Able to influence stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist the H&S Compliance Manager with deploying safety rules.
• Support Project Safety Rules committees globally.
• Resolve electrical safety-related issues.

Skills

Fluent in English

Experience as an SAP or Control Engineer

Knowledge of technical specifications

Management skills

Understanding of electrical engineering drawings

Knowledge of offshore wind renewables

Job description

Help us create a better future quicker

Location Glasgow London Lowestoft

Salary from 69200 bonus up to 20% family health cover and car allowance

Flexible Working Pattern

Closing Date Wed 29th October

What youll be doing

The Electrical Safety Team Lead will 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 process is understood and followed correctly.

The Electrical Safety Team Lead will provide direct support to the Project Safety Rules committees on a global scale. They will also deputise the H&S Compliance Manger within the IBRO Offshore safety rules committee. They will carry out safety rule authorisation process for all operational staff (APs SAPs and Control Persons) in line with the appropriate IBR O Process.

The Electrical Safety Team lead will provide clarity and resolve any electrical safety or safety rules related issue including involvement in RCA where safety rules breaches have been identified.

The Electrical Safety Team lead will focus on the preparation of new sites under construction to ensure that commissioning have suitable numbers of persons authorised under the safety rules as well as supporting the transition to the O&M phase of the project.

What youll bring

Fluent in English. (German Spanish or French is a plus)

As this role directly supports our operational teams in construction and O&M the applicants background must be from a High Voltage operational area.

Previous experience as an SAP or Control Engineer or Designated Engineer is essential

Knowledge of technical specifications in the relevant geographical areas of operation is e.g. by NGET RTE 50Hz

The ability to manage people in a small team of people in terms of safety guidance

The 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 on their own

Strong knowledge of offshore wind renewables site configurations and assets is

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.

Ability to obtain knowledge of HVDC systems their construction commissioning and operational protocols.

Highly experience in the field of power systems control and monitoring including full understanding of the philosophy of a safe system of work

Understand and work in-line with up-to-date database technology.

Lead and coordinate meetings with multiple stakeholders whilst generating meeting minutes developing actions and setting clear deadlines.

Track and follow up on items / actions generated in meetings and disseminates data & information

Knowledge of both construction and O&M operations and practices.

Whats in it for you

• 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 purposes
• 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.