Senior HV Commissioning Engineer – 132kV/33kV

ScottishPower; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days annual leave

Pension with 10% company match

Cycle to Work scheme

Private medical insurance

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Employee discounts

Job summary

ScottishPower is seeking a Senior Engineer (Commissioning) to join the 132kV Field Operations team in the SP Manweb licence area. You will lead testing, commissioning and energisation of 132kV and 33kV assets, ensuring safety, efficiency and adherence to SP Energy Networks standards.

The role requires SAP authorisation or progress towards it, a strong HV background and a UK driving licence. Travel across the network and mentoring trainees form part of the position.

Qualifications

• Requires Engineering qualification or equivalent experience.
• Current 132kV/33kV SAP authorisation or progress towards authorisation.
• Strong knowledge of HV protection, control and commissioning activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead SAP duties on 132kV/33kV networks.
• Test, commission and energise protection and control systems.
• Support capital project delivery to time, cost and quality targets.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, contractors and delivery partners.
• Lead commissioning activities including switching programmes and energisation.
• Coach trainees and apprentices in commissioning practices.
• Conduct QA assessments after project completion.
• Support standby and emergency response as required.
• Travel across the SP Manweb network area, with possible overnight stays.

Skills

SAP authorisation status

132kV/33kV networks

HV protection & control

Team collaboration

Full UK driving licence

Education

Engineering HNC/HND or Degree

Job description

ScottishPower is seeking a Senior Engineer (Commissioning) to join the 132kV Field Operations team in the SP Manweb licence area. You will lead testing, commissioning and energisation of 132kV and 33kV assets, ensuring safety, efficiency and adherence to SP Energy Networks standards.

The role requires SAP authorisation or progress towards it, a strong HV background and a UK driving licence. Travel across the network and mentoring trainees form part of the position.