Remote Control Engineer (Senior SAP) – Power Grid Operations

Tria; Manchester; Remote; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Bonus

25 days holiday

Bank holidays

Pension

Health cash plan

Job summary

Tria is seeking an experienced Senior Authorised Person to join our electricity distribution team as a Control Engineer working from home.

You will ensure safe operation of LV and HV networks, coordinate switching and fault response, and collaborate with contractors, ICPs and other stakeholders.

The package includes circa £75,000, car allowance, bonus, 25 days holiday, bank holidays, pension and a health cash plan.

Qualifications

• Holds Senior Authorised Person (SAP) authorisation.
• Experience working on 11kV electricity networks.
• Experience of supply restoration, switching and coordinating operational activities.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety rules, safety documentation and safe systems of work.
• Confident communicating with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Organised, methodical and comfortable taking responsibility for operational decisions.
• Background within a DNO or IDNO would be advantageous, though candidates from ICPs or electrical contractors will also be considered.
• LV AP authorisation is not essential, as training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Support the safe and efficient operation of LV and HV electricity networks.
• Coordinate network operations, including supply restoration, switching activities and fault response.
• Work closely with contractors, ICPs, developers and other stakeholders to support operational requirements.
• Oversee network activities and ensure appropriate safety procedures and documentation are in place.
• Maintain accurate operational records, network logs and safety documentation.
• Support the development and maintenance of operational procedures, safety rules and working practices.
• Monitor network configuration and drawings, supporting the effective management of the network.
• Provide guidance and support to operational teams and contribute to training and competency development.

Skills

SAP experience

11kV experience

Safety rules

Stakeholder communication

Training & development

Job description

Tria is seeking an experienced Senior Authorised Person to join our electricity distribution team as a Control Engineer working from home.

You will ensure safe operation of LV and HV networks, coordinate switching and fault response, and collaborate with contractors, ICPs and other stakeholders.

The package includes circa £75,000, car allowance, bonus, 25 days holiday, bank holidays, pension and a health cash plan.