Substation Protection & SCADA Field Technician

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks

Scotland

On-site

GBP 51,000 - 61,000

Full time

9 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare
Gym discounts
Online GP
Counselling
Cycle to Work
Maternity pay
Paternity leave

Job summary

SSEN Distribution in Scotland is seeking a Technical Services Field Technician to support delivery, maintenance and commissioning of Protection, Control and SCADA systems across our network. This hands-on role focuses on secondary systems in substations, with site-based work and travel across the North of Scotland.

You will install, modify, test and fault-find on protection relays and RTU/SCADA equipment, reading schematics, coordinating with engineers and contractors, and supporting capital

Qualifications

  • Qualified in electrical installation and panel wiring.
  • Experience with Protection, Control and SCADA systems is required.
  • Ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams.
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

  • Carry out installation and modification works on Protection, Control and SCADA systems within substations.
  • Support testing, commissioning and fault-finding on protection and control systems under guidance.
  • Assist refurbishment, maintenance and upgrades on relays, RTU/SCADA equipment and auxiliary systems.
  • Read and interpret schematic/wiring diagrams to safely deliver work on live LV and DC systems.
  • Collaborate with engineers, project teams, contractors and staff to support delivery across the network.

Skills

Electrical installation
Panel wiring
SCADA systems
Reading schematics
Willingness to travel
Driving licence

Education

Recognised electrical qualification (ONC / NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds) or equivalent

Tools

RTU/SCADA equipment

Job description

SSEN Distribution in Scotland is seeking a Technical Services Field Technician to support delivery, maintenance and commissioning of Protection, Control and SCADA systems across our network. This hands-on role focuses on secondary systems in substations, with site-based work and travel across the North of Scotland.

You will install, modify, test and fault-find on protection relays and RTU/SCADA equipment, reading schematics, coordinating with engineers and contractors, and supporting capital

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