Protection & Control Technical Officer - Field Asset Expert

TasNetworks; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility provider is seeking a Protection & Control Technical Officer in Plymouth to maintain and support critical network systems. This permanent full-time role offers an attractive salary with benefits. You will be responsible for testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting protection and control assets while ensuring compliance and documentation accuracy. Ideal candidates will hold an engineering degree and possess relevant field experience. Join our supportive work environment where safety and community engagement are prioritized.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

20 days of annual leave + 3 additional days

Electricity discount

Paid volunteer days

Free onsite parking

Onsite gyms

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Field experience maintaining protection and control assets.
• Sound knowledge of EHV transmission and distribution protection and control systems.
• Experience preparing clear, high-quality technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, test and commission protection and control assets.
• Investigate protection faults and analyse tripping and event records.
• Coordinate fault response and restoration with Network Control.
• Support asset work plans, compliance testing and risk mitigation.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Independence

Adaptability

Education

Degree or diploma in Engineering

Electrical trade qualification

Job description

A leading utility provider is seeking a Protection & Control Technical Officer in Plymouth to maintain and support critical network systems. This permanent full-time role offers an attractive salary with benefits. You will be responsible for testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting protection and control assets while ensuring compliance and documentation accuracy. Ideal candidates will hold an engineering degree and possess relevant field experience. Join our supportive work environment where safety and community engagement are prioritized.