Engineering Specialist

at  National Grid Electricity Distribution

Job Introduction
An opportunity is available for two Engineering Specialists, one based at Redruth and one based at Bodmin.
Reporting to the Team Manager, the Engineering Specialists will be responsible for the installation and commissioning of complex schemes on the distribution network and at non-operational sites up to and including 66kV.

The successful candidates are required to have English and Maths GCSE Grade C/Level 4 or above OR Functional Skills Level 2 or above to apply. They will also hold a Level 3 City & Guilds 2339 and if not already attained will be required to undertake HNC Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

• Depending on experience, you may initially be appointed at a lower salary until all relevant courses and training are complete.

EVIDENCE OF YOUR QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO APPOINTMENT

If you are offered a position, you will be required to complete and provide a satisfactory basic DBS check that shows any unspent convictions or conditional cautions.

Main Responsibilities

• Installation and commissioning of complex schemes on the network and at operational sites.
• Install, commission and maintain complex protection and/or automation systems.
• Location and restoration of complex faults.
• Development in the use of fault location and protection testing equipment.
• Advise own and other team members on innovations in electricity network management and

automation.

• Identify training needs of own and other teams members and provide training as necessary on automation.
• Liaise with other specialists within the Company.
• Train appropriate staff on the operational aspects of automatic systems.
• Keep abreast equipment and automation system developments.
• Determine what will be done in the short term within known constraints.
• Carry out network operations including the issue of all safety documents up to 66kV.
• Determine what is required and how the work will be carried out.
• Issue planned shutdown notices, make appointments with customers.
• Exercise leadership. Request assistance when outside capability or authority.
• Alter own short term programme to meet changes in circumstances, within constraints.
• Assisting with the assessment and authorisation of operational staff.
• You will be required to undertake the Standby Manager on a rota as part of this appointment.

The Ideal Candidate
Along with the above qualifications a flexible attitude is essential as you may be asked to undertake other duties to assist the team in meeting its objectives.
Operationally we require you to live within approximately 30 minutes of the depot you are applying for.
About The Company

Joining the UK’s leading electricity distribution business means plenty of career opportunities and well-deserved recognition. We reward hard work and encourage ambition. So, as well as a competitive salary, you will also benefit from:

• 26 days paid leave plus 8 bank holidays, up to 28 days with continuous service
• Competitive contributory pension scheme (we double match your contributions up to a maximum of 12%)
• Annual Share Save plan
• Contributory private healthcare scheme for you and your family
• Support via our Employee Assistance Programme, including musculoskeletal and physiotherapy services
• Free on-site parking at all our main sites

THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW

As an equal opportunities employer who is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we celebrate individual difference and are actively bringing in more employees from diverse backgrounds to build on our inclusive culture. We anonymise all applications in our recruitment system so we can eliminate unconscious bias and be a workplace that reflects the community we serve. Hiring managers only have access to necessary information at interview stage. If you require additional support to complete your online application, please email nged.recruitment@nationalgrid.co.uk
Recruitment correspondence is usually sent by email, please check your email account including spam/junk folders regularly after the closing date.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient numbers of suitable applications be received, so it would be best to apply as soon as you can.
About Us
We’re National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the owner and operator behind the electricity distribution systems for the Midlands, the Southwest of England and South Wales. Serving communities of more than 8 million people, our expert teams deliver heat, light and power for homes and businesses.
National Grid employs over 29,000 people worldwide. We are building an inclusive workplace, a place to actively celebrate the cultures, personalities and preferences of our colleagues – who in turn help to build the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be at the heart of a clean, fair and affordable energy future and we are doing this in a fast-moving industry with an increasing focus on tackling climate change, exploring new energy sources that are renewable, low carbon, and improve efficiency to meet demand

• Installation and commissioning of complex schemes on the network and at operational sites.
• Install, commission and maintain complex protection and/or automation systems.
• Location and restoration of complex faults.
• Development in the use of fault location and protection testing equipment.
• Advise own and other team members on innovations in electricity network management an