Power Controls Specialist

Matchtech Group; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking a Power Controls Specialist for a contract role in a 24/7 Power Control Room. You will ensure safe, compliant operation of generation and transmission assets and support continuity across connected areas.

You will monitor real-time SCADA systems, manage alarms, and liaise with TSOs and internal teams during incidents. The role requires experience with SCADA, HPPP, PPC and SCS platforms, as well as an electrical qualification (City & Guilds/ONC/HNC or degree).

Qualifications

• Real-time SCADA operation experience in a control room or similar environment.
• Experience in electrical power generation, transmission, utilities, or operational engineering.
• Understanding of active power, frequency, voltage, and reactive power control.

Responsibilities

• Operate generation and transmission assets in line with QHSE standards and procedures.
• Monitor SCADA platforms for active power, frequency, voltage, and WTG control.
• Identify operational events and publish REMIT Urgent Market Messages.
• Manage SCS alarms with appropriate escalation and follow-up.
• Assist in loss of generation/control and continuity events handling.
• Carry out park and WTG control activities for maintenance and ancillary services.
• Perform Control Point and restricted HV Control Engineer duties up to 66kV.

Skills

SCADA operation

Power transmission experience

English communication

Education

Electrical qualification (City & Guilds / ONC / HNC or degree)

Tools

HPPP

PPC

SCS

Job description

Our client, a leading organisation in the renewables sector, is seeking a Power Controls Specialist for a contract position within a 24/7 Power Control Room. The role is responsible for the safe, compliant and reliable operation of generation and transmission assets, supporting operational continuity across connected business areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate generation and transmission assets in line with QHSE standards, approved procedures, TASA/OMA requirements and defined escalation routes
• Monitor and operate SCADA, HPPP, PPC and SCS platforms for active power, frequency, voltage, reactive power and WTG control
• Identify relevant operational events and support the accurate and timely publication of REMIT Urgent Market Messages
• Manage SCS alarms, including notification creation, escalation and appropriate follow-up
• Support the initial handling of loss of generation, loss of control and business continuity events
• Carry out park and WTG control activities for maintenance and ancillary services
• Undertake Control Point and restricted HV Control Engineer duties up to 66kV, within authorised boundaries
• Liaise with TSOs, DNOs, OFTOs, O&M providers and internal stakeholders during operational and incident conditions
• Identify process gaps and recommend practical improvements through the appropriate Power Control channels
• Maintain technical knowledge, progress through approved authorisation requirements and support colleagues with established operational processes

Job Requirements:

• Practical experience operating SCADA applications in a real-time operational environment
• Experience in electrical power generation, transmission, utilities, control room or operational engineering environments
• Knowledge of controls systems, including HPPP, PPC and SCS platforms
• Understanding of active power, frequency, voltage, reactive power and WTG control
• Ability to work accurately within procedures, policies and authorisation boundaries
• Strong situational awareness, task prioritisation and decision-making skills during routine and incident conditions
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with fluency in English
• Electrical qualification such as City & Guilds, ONC, HNC or a relevant degree

Desirable Experience:

• Experience working in a power generation or transmission control room
• Previous HV Control Engineer experience
• Authorised Person or Senior Authorised Person experience
• Knowledge of REMIT and Grid Code regulations
• Understanding of Control Point services, alarm handling and Electrical Safety Rules

Working Pattern:

This role operates on a 24/7 rostered shift pattern of either three days and four nights or four days and three nights, working from 6.00am to 6.00pm.