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Our team is building a dynamic network to meet the changing demands for electricity and increasingly, renewable electricity - safely, securely and sustainably in the communities we serve.\nAt SP Energy Networks, we know people are central to building a better future, quicker and we are seeking new talent to join our team.\nThe Control Room manages the Distribution Network for 1.5 million customers across the SPM licence for Merseyside, Cheshire and North Wales. It is responsible for both Planned and Fault work and delivering excellent Customer Service.\nThe role of Control Engineer is shift based, located in Prenton and sits within Customer Service -reporting to the Senior Control Engineer.\nIn this role you will be responsible for the control and operation of the ScottishPower electrical networks under normal, outage and fault situations. This involves the management of safety, system integrity, customer service and co-ordination of system access while ensuring compliance with the ScottishPower Distribution Licence.\nAs SPEN transitions to bcome a DSO, thisrole offers an exciting opportunity to be part our future distribution network strategy ensuring exceptional customer, network security and access for flexible energy resources.\nWhat you’llbe doing\nFacilitate change necessary within Customer Services Delivery as the distribution network transitions to Net Zero.\nWork with new and existing generation partners to utilise flexibility service arrangements and Distribution Restart Zone partnerships.\nReviewing and investigating system performance following major incidents and faults.\nGive advice and support as required on technical matters relating to the High Voltage network.\nApprove and Control all outage and network access requests ensuring risk to network and system security is minimised.\nCo-ordinate outage planning and liaison with internal/external third parties for all network activities.\nManage customer service proactively and reactively as appropriate, to meet all customer service KPI’s.\nActively participate in business and organisational change such that the performance, productivity and service standards of the SPEN are maintained and/or improved.\nImplement Contingency & Emergency Plans, escalate significant incidents throughout the business as required.\nComplete all associated statutory reports and paperwork for Network incidents.\nActively monitor CML outage reqests to minimise effect on system and targets.\nActively support the provision of operational data such that operational IT systems are accurate.\nBe active in the improvement/development and introduction of new processes, procedures and initiatives.\nTake ownership in objectives to improve the safety and customer service culture across the shift team and operations business.\nWhat you’llbring\nAbility to form strong working relationships across all EN business areas and at all levels\nAbility in dealing with major customers\nA proven aptitude for using and developing new IT solutions\nAbility to co-ordinate a broad range of complex tasks and requirements from different business areas and devise solutions.\nWorking knowledge of key Energy Networks policies, procedures and working practices\nTakes responsibility and accountability for tasks and activities and contributes to the achievement of team goals by providing support, advice, encouragement and clear direction and coaching when appropriate.\nInterpretation of Asset data & post fault analysis of plant and equipment.\nAbility to define and document new processes for key strategic changes within the Control Room.\nWorking knowledge of SPEN policies, procedures and working practices.\nWorking knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation.\nDeveloped negotiation, communication, influencing and staff management skills.\nDeveloped knowledge of transmission and/or distribution systems and outage planning\nEffective decision maker not inhibited by consultation with others when necessary or give lead as required.\nTo be successful in a role you will need to demonstrate as a minimum’:\nHNC with relevant experience or Degree in Electrical Engineering would be preferable.\nDetailed distribution and/or network knowledge essential.\nHigh Voltage Operational experience ideally as a Senior Authorised Person required.\nWhat’sin it for you\nAs well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number ofother benefits. With our pension scheme, we’lldouble match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.\nAt ScottishPower, we believe it’sthe little thingswe do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future andtake personal steps for climate action - our benefits are designed to help you do just that - sothat you have everything you need to take care of your world - today and tomorrow. That’swhy our benefits include:\n36 days annual leave\nHoliday Purchase - perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave\nShare Schemes\nPayroll Giving and Charity MatchedFunding \nTechnology Vouchers - save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases\nElectric Vehicle Schemes - to help you transition to green/clean driving\nCycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans\nHealthcare benefit optionsincluding:Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Planand annual Health Assessments\nLife Assurance (4x salary)\nAccess to Savesmartfinancial wellbeing support\nPlus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more\nWhy SP Energy Networks\nSP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the North Westof England. We operateover 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network - connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It’sa role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland’s ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we’retaking it very seriously. We’reinvesting >£5.5billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.\nInclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you’llfit right in.\nWe are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to .\nMobility\nPlease note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. 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