Trainee Control Engineer - 24/7 Power Network Training

iberdrola; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days annual leave

Equity plans

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

SP Energy Networks, part of the Iberdrola Group, offers a Trainee Control Engineer position in Glasgow. You will undergo a bespoke training programme to achieve CONT authorisation, then progress to a Control Engineer role with 24/7 shift duties to keep the electricity network operational.

The programme typically lasts 6 months to 2 years, with a clear progression path and a salary starting from £45,400 plus shift allowances and benefits.

Qualifications

• Electrical background preferred or other technical discipline
• HNC in Engineering or equivalent
• Proactive approach with ownership of training journey

Responsibilities

• Learn to operate the network safely and efficiently following procedures
• Gain hands-on experience interfacing with Network Ops, Incident Controllers and the Distribution Control Centre
• Develop skills in coordinating with NESO to optimise security of supply
• Support outage planning and incident reporting
• Assist in commissioning and decommissioning plant and reporting defects

Skills

Electrical background

Proactive training

Team collaboration

Education

HNC in Engineering

Job description

SP Energy Networks, part of the Iberdrola Group, offers a Trainee Control Engineer position in Glasgow. You will undergo a bespoke training programme to achieve CONT authorisation, then progress to a Control Engineer role with 24/7 shift duties to keep the electricity network operational.

The programme typically lasts 6 months to 2 years, with a clear progression path and a salary starting from £45,400 plus shift allowances and benefits.