Field Technician - SCADA & Telecoms (Scotland)

ScottishPower; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days annual leave

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Healthcare options

Job summary

ScottishPower is seeking an experienced field operations technician to install, commission and maintain distribution protection systems, telecoms apparatus, SCADA/Telecontrol and online monitoring. The role is mainly site-based across the SPD network in Scotland.

You will undertake defect diagnosis, ensure safety compliance and deliver high-quality service while working within budget and schedules.

Qualifications

• S/NVQ 4, HNC/HND or equivalent.
• Crafts qualification, apprenticeship, SCOTVEC or equivalent vocational qualification.
• At least 3 years in a technical position.
• Knowledge of HV Distribution Protection Systems.
• Understanding contractor management.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission and maintain new apparatus on time and within budget.
• Undertake defect diagnosis using diagnostic tools.
• Ensure all site works follow safety rules and quality standards.
• Deliver gold-standard customer service during site installations.

Skills

Live working

PowerSystems Live Working Manual

Network Technical Services

Safety Rules

SCADA/Telecontrol

Distribution Protection

Online Monitoring

Telecoms Apparatus

H.V. Distribution Protection

Education

S/NVQ 4/HNC/HND

Crafts qualification or SCOTVEC

Tools

PowerSystems authorisations

Job description

ScottishPower is seeking an experienced field operations technician to install, commission and maintain distribution protection systems, telecoms apparatus, SCADA/Telecontrol and online monitoring. The role is mainly site-based across the SPD network in Scotland.

You will undertake defect diagnosis, ensure safety compliance and deliver high-quality service while working within budget and schedules.