HV Operations Specialist

ScottishPower; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company is seeking an HV Operations Specialist in Lowestoft, focusing on maximizing safety and performance in offshore wind energy projects. The role requires oversight of HV systems, outage management, and compliance with industry safety standards. Candidates must have experience in electrical maintenance, a strong safety mindset, and the ability to work in challenging environments. This position offers competitive compensation and substantial employee benefits, including a pension scheme and extensive leave options.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Holiday Purchase scheme

Healthcare benefit options

Cycle to Work scheme

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Must possess experience in HV Electrical Maintenance from the Offshore Wind industry.
• Experienced SAP / AP 33kV required with practical experience of asset management.
• Willingness to work at heights and Offshore is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement safety culture and values.
• Manage outage planning and authorisation process of Competent Persons.
• Prepare switching schedules for maintenance tasks.

Skills

Experience in HV Electrical Maintenance

SCADA systems knowledge

Ability to work offshore

Resource planning

Education

Senior Authorised Person certification

Tools

Marine transfer knowledge

Electrical maintenance tools

Job description

HV Operations Specialist

Location: East Anglia Offshore Windfarm, Lowestoft. NR32 1XH

Salary dependent on experience with up to 10% Annual Bonus and Single Healthcare

Permanent

Rotation - 2 weeks on 2 weeks off based on SOV

Help us create a better future, quicker

Help us create a better future, quicker Scottish Power Renewables is at the forefront of the development of the renewables industry through pioneering ideas, forward thinking and outstanding innovation. Our ambitious plans include offshore windfarms in East Anglia with our team leading the Group's international offshore development. With over 40 operational windfarms we manage all of our sites through our world leading Control Centre at Whitelee Windfarm, near Glasgow.

What you'll be doing

Leading and implementing ScottishPower Renewables (SPR) safety culture and values, maximising Offshore H&S performance through strict adherence to and application of IBRO HVSRs, you will gain Senior Authorised Person authorisation up to 220KV under the IBRO ESRs.

Ensuring optimum availability of the site through effective outage planning and management which minimises the duration of any outages, you will be required to manage the authorisation process of Competent Persons under the IBR HVSRs whilst performing the role of SAP at voltages between 66kV and 220 kV (future projects could extend to 400kV).

Ensuring that local management instructions, relevant codes of practice and the HVSRs are implemented, you will be required to prepare switching schedules for maintenance tasks, installation work, fault location and repair where required whilst keeping records on daily activities and performance of Subcontractors.

Organising and executing HV switching, isolation, earthing, identification of the point of work and issue of safety documentation duties on HV networks up to 220kV (future projects could extend to 400kV), you will perform site risk assessments, review third party Contractor risk assessments and method statements, ensuring these are comprehensive and fulfil necessary requirements.

Supervising and monitoring the performance of equipment OEM's and other Contractors for electrical maintenance equipment, you will also be required to prepare periodic maintenance reports of serviced assets to highlight performance trends, identifying issues and making recommendations on corrective actions and support the Deputy Site Manager in the management of electrical equipment service and maintenance Contractors.

What you'll bring

As Senior Authorised Person (SAP) under safety rules of a DNO/NGET/Power Generating company or equivalent, you will possess experience in HV Electrical Maintenance from the Offshore Wind industry or an industry with similar operational and safety challenges.

Experienced SAP / AP 33kV, you will have practical experience of asset management of industrial HV and LV systems, including resource planning and maintenance project delivery.

With a working knowledge of SCADA systems, you will also possess a willingness to work at heights and work Offshore with a good level of physical fitness.

Travelling within the UK and Europe on occasion, necessitating overnight stays, you will have the ability to transit Offshore via marine transfer without suffering from sea/travel sickness and possess a flexible approach to working hours in order to ensure the delivery of planned and unplanned activities. Additionally, you will be able to attend site out with normal working hours to respond to any emergency situations.

Whats in it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we'll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

• 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 options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to Savesmart 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 world's 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, we're 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, you'll 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 [e-mail].