HVDC Interconnector Control Room Operator

National Grid; Spalding; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share incentive plan

Salary sacrifice car and technology

Pension scheme with company match

Flexible benefits

Job summary

National Grid is recruiting on-site Control Room Operators for the Viking Link Interconnector in Bicker Fen, Lincolnshire. You will join a 24/7 real-time team monitoring HVDC interconnections and coordinating with on-site colleagues to maintain safe and reliable operation.

The role requires driving with a full UK licence, willingness to travel for training, and working a rotating shift pattern including nights, weekends and bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Has the ability to perform duties safely on their own, using procedures and without direct supervision.
• Is naturally inquisitive, with the ability to interpret a range of operational data and draw conclusions on the action to be taken.
• Has a proactive approach and can utilise taught operating principles to anticipate abnormal and critical conditions not necessarily identified by an alarm.
• Has experience and confidence in using computer systems to undertake processes and manage data.
• Is available for occasional travel to other UK and European locations during training and in exceptional operational situations.
• Is happy to work rotating shift patterns, 24/7, 365 days a year, including nights, weekends and holiday periods.

Responsibilities

• Remotely monitoring and controlling the safe, efficient and reliable operation of our interconnectors.
• Using and interacting with a range of computer systems and data processes.
• Understanding and promptly responding to equipment alarms and safety warnings.
• Communicating and coordinating with on-site colleagues who undertake maintenance, investigation and resolution of equipment faults.
• Ensuring all activities are undertaken in accordance with policies, procedures and safety rules.
• Working closely with the stakeholders, partners and service providers who support our activities.

Job description

National Grid is recruiting on-site Control Room Operators for the Viking Link Interconnector in Bicker Fen, Lincolnshire. You will join a 24/7 real-time team monitoring HVDC interconnections and coordinating with on-site colleagues to maintain safe and reliable operation.

The role requires driving with a full UK licence, willingness to travel for training, and working a rotating shift pattern including nights, weekends and bank holidays.