National Grid
Transmission Engineer - OHL Specialist Techniques & Technology
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Transmission Engineer - OHL Specialist Techniques & Technology
We’re looking for a passionate Transmission Engineer - OHL Specialist Techniques & Technology to join our Overhead Lines – Safety and Engineering Team!
You will undertake responsibility and accountability for supporting the National Overhead Line Team in delivering both live and de-energised working operations. You will contribute to the development and deployment of specialist access techniques, as well as the development and implementation of specialist equipment, ensuring the safe and effective execution of operational activities.
This role is peripatetic, and we encourage a hybrid working approach, although we’re happy to discuss any additional flexibility in working patterns or requirements that you feel could help to make this job work for you!
What You'll Do
- Ensure day-to-day management of the Live and De-energised Working and Specialist Access plant, equipment and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with the relevant statutory legislation and internal Policies, Transmission and Business procedures.
- Provide technical support to the Teams for evaluation of planned Live and De-energised work and specialist access work in accordance with all Policies and Procedures.
- Provide specialist input and support for project work pack development using specialist access techniques.
- Develop and review the training and authorisation package for Live and De-energised Working and specialist access operations.
- Provide specialist support to Lead Transmission Engineer – OHL Specialist Techniques & Technology for Authorisation Panels. Ensure records and authorisations are maintained.
- Support Teams to develop and deploy specialist equipment for condition monitoring, quality inspections and defect monitoring.
- Develop Procedures, Training and Authorisation for Specialist Equipment deployment in the field.
- Identify, develop opportunities to deploy specialist access techniques such as rope access, helicopter, MEWP or crane access.
- Provide active participation in ensuring emergency response readiness is in place.
- Provide regular status reports which will include safety performance, milestone progress, risk management and provide input to forecasting and financial performance.
What You'll Have
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- Minimum technical qualification of HNC or equivalent in an engineering discipline.
- Full driving licence.
- NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent qualification.
- Requires an expert understanding of all safety and technical requirements and procedures related to Overhead line maintenance and construction.
- Good understanding of Live and De-energised Working techniques.
- Good understanding of the specialist access techniques used in Asset Ops OHL’s.
- Good understanding of current operations inclusive of comprehensive knowledge of applicable national and international procedures.
- Understanding of current National Safety legislation. This is a technical expert & support role, responsible for present and future approaches to Overhead Line Live and De-energised Working operations and specialist techniques.
- Good understanding of the safety, procedural and technical issues relating to all Overhead Line systems with specific expertise in Live Working and specialist access.
- An understanding of the operational requirements of the National Grid Overhead Lines system and the operations aspect of the TNCC.
- Have a thorough understanding of the interaction of site activities on the wider operation of the HV electrical system.
- Good understanding and interpretation of national/international standards applicable to live working and specialist access techniques.
- Effective management and control of agreed project expenditure and of allocated budgets.
Don’t meet every single requirement?
Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At National Grid, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for everyone. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience or qualifications don’t match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right person for our growing business in this role or another one.
What You'll Get
- £54,090 - £58,750 dependent on experience.
- As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance, Establish Market Supplement of £3000, Job Requirement Car and competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.
- You will also have access to several flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.
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Further Information
The closing date for this vacancy is Midnight 14 August 26, with interviews due to take place w/c 24 August 26 onwards. We encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date. National Grid’s recruitment periods can and may vary. We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.
About Us
Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating, and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry. To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business
At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office. Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation from diverse teams & perspectives and business need. We are committed to building a workforce so we can represent the communities we serve and have a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.
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