Trainee Control Engineer: Path to CONT Authorisation

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

Benefits offered by this job

36 days annual leave

Holiday Purchase – extra annual leave

Equity Plans

Payroll Giving and Charity Matched

Technology Vouchers

Electric Vehicle Schemes

Cycle to Work scheme and Travel Loans

Healthcare: dental/medical/health plan

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Savesmart financial wellbeing support

Employee discounts on various services

Job summary

ScottishPower, part of SP Energy Networks, invites applications for a Trainee Control Engineer in Glasgow. You will train to operate the distribution electricity network and work toward CONT authorisation, with a bespoke programme lasting 6 months to 2 years and progression to Control Engineer on a 24/7 shift rota.

The role offers a competitive starting salary from £45,400 plus shift allowances and a range of benefits, plus a clear career path within a global energy company.

Qualifications

• Experience in a technical environment with electrical background preferred and HV experience valuable
• HNC in Engineering or equivalent qualification
• Proactive approach with ownership of your training and development journey
• Ability to prioritise tasks effectively and make well-considered judgments
• Capability to work methodically within clear processes and timelines while maintaining high quality standards
• Flexibility to work towards a 24/7 shift rota
• Comfort working as part of a close-knit team within an Operational Control Centre
• Ability to build effective relationships with Control Room colleagues and SPEN team members across the business

Responsibilities

• Learn to operate the network safely and efficiently, following Operational Procedures and Safety Rules at all times
• Gain hands-on experience managing the operational interface between Network Operations, Incident Controllers, and Distribution Control Centre to meet Customer Service targets
• Develop skills in managing the operational relationship with the National Energy System Operator (NESO) to optimise security of supply for end customers
• Cover the implementation and management of National Power Outage Emergency Procedures, and liaise with adjacent Transmission System Operators
• Learn about IIS and BMCS targets for Transmission and Distribution networks and operating systems to minimise penalty cost exposure
• Gain experience managing customer service proactively and reactively to meet KPIs
• Become proficient in controlling power system defence mechanisms including load reduction and emergency load shedding procedures
• Develop skills in approving and managing outage and network access requests while minimising risk to network security
• Learn to complete statutory reports and paperwork for network incidents
• Coordinate outage planning with internal and external parties, and maintain accurate operational IT systems
• Participate in commissioning and decommissioning plant, implementing contingency and emergency plans, and reporting defective equipment to appropriate departments

Skills

Electrical background

High Voltage experience

Technical environment experience

Training ownership

Task prioritisation

Process adherence

24/7 shift readiness

Team collaboration

Relationship building

Education

HNC in Engineering or equivalent qualification

Job description

ScottishPower, part of SP Energy Networks, invites applications for a Trainee Control Engineer in Glasgow. You will train to operate the distribution electricity network and work toward CONT authorisation, with a bespoke programme lasting 6 months to 2 years and progression to Control Engineer on a 24/7 shift rota.

The role offers a competitive starting salary from £45,400 plus shift allowances and a range of benefits, plus a clear career path within a global energy company.