OT Systems Engineer Trainee: Shape the Power Grid

Northern Powergrid; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training programme to progress to full

25 days holiday

Job summary

Northern Powergrid is hiring an Operational Technology Systems Engineer to support the ADMS and OT platforms that run the electricity network across the region. You will help maintain, troubleshoot and improve critical OT applications while coordinating with engineers and external suppliers.

The role offers a structured development path with a training programme to progress to full engineer status, and a 25-day holiday entitlement.

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC / Level 4 qualification in a relevant subject.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Experience in OT or regulated environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support and develop ADMS and OT systems used to manage the electricity network.
• Assist with incident resolution and service requests under guidance from senior colleagues.
• Carry out basic system administration tasks and monitor system performance.
• Support software upgrades and lifecycle activities.
• Maintain awareness of OT cyber security requirements and access controls.
• Contribute to technical documentation and procedures.
• Participate in training to expand knowledge of electricity network operations.

Skills

OT systems knowledge

System administration

Cyber security awareness

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

HNC / Level 4 qualification

Job description

Northern Powergrid is hiring an Operational Technology Systems Engineer to support the ADMS and OT platforms that run the electricity network across the region. You will help maintain, troubleshoot and improve critical OT applications while coordinating with engineers and external suppliers.

The role offers a structured development path with a training programme to progress to full engineer status, and a 25-day holiday entitlement.