Asset Engineer

at  ESP Utilities Group

KEY SKILLS

Ideally be qualified to degree level equivalent in Electrical Power Engineering with experience in the electricity industry. An opportunity to be supported through gaining Professional Status under the IET.

SPECIFIC KEY SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Understanding of the Regulatory and HSE Framework.
• Knowledge of the philosophy and principles relating to the design of electricity distribution networks and asset management
• Broad knowledge of the electricity industry Standards, Recommendations, Specifications and Legislation relevant to the construction and operation of electricity distribution networks.
• Computer Literate and data analytics.
• Brings an energetic and curious approach to problem solving. Ability to innovate and to embed continuous improvement and innovation through cross department collaboration.
• An ability to adopt a wider perspective than the immediate bounds of the job description.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Excellent relationship management skills.
• Comfortable working in a team environment.

• Developing, reviewing, and maintaining policy associated with all aspects of connections and asset management policy.
• Ensuring compliance with company policy and national and international standards across distribution.
• Working to develop and monitor robust policies, processes and procedures of asset data capture and management to ensure regulatory and statutory compliance with license obligations.
• Ensuring asset records are accurate and suitable to meet regulatory requirements and minimise risk – this includes leading audits on completion records
• Reporting on compliance of electric assets, policy and procedure.
• Assuring compliance of acquired assets across all voltage levels.
• Supporting the design team with technical & policy direction.
• Supporting the assessment of the asset conditions to ensure their suitability for continued service and setting specific engineering policies.