Engineering Specialist - #1801426

Job Introduction

An opportunity is available for an Engineering Specialist (Overhead) based in Birmingham.

Reporting to the Team Manager, the Engineering Specialist 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 candidate is 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.

Evidence of your qualifications will be required prior to appointment

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.
  
  

Ideal Candidate

You will need to be mobile throughout the area and a flexible attitude is essential as you may be asked to undertake other duties to assist the team in meeting its objectives.

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

Operationally we require you to live within approximately 30 minutes of the depot you are applying for.

National Grid Electricity Distribution is committed to safeguarding the interests of the Company, colleagues and customers. This role is subject to a satisfactory Barring Service, (DBS) check, depending on the role different levels of screening and vetting are required. Some roles require a triannual check.

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.