Field Unit Engineer

The EHV-Operations Engineers role is to assist in the delivery of construction requirements relating to SSEN owned assets and associated infrastructure under the direction of the CMI works delivery field unit manager for both internally and externally resourced projects.

The Field Unit engineer will provide support to Project managers, principle designers, investment managers, commissioning engineers and members of the works delivery team ensuring successful and safe delivery of the designated project portfolio.

You will ensure delivery of capital works construction projects, Fluid filled cable faults, Asset portfolio plan and connections as directed by Project managers and oversee the management of substation and cabling projects, provide SAP resource and PM duties for internal delivery projects as required.

Other roles & responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

- Work with Project Managers and Design Engineers ensuring safe and efficient delivery of SSENs capital portfolio externally and internally resourced.

- Full compliance with SSEN HS&E procedures, Operational Safety Rules and fully conversant with ESQCR requirements.

- Undertake SAP duties for internal delivery projects as agreed.

- Populate & amend white books as required for both faults/projects and update Maximo via MAD forms commensurate with job.

- Support regions in fault scenarios as requested by Works Delivery manager/ depot.

33 - 132kV SAP authorisation including full Sanction For Test (SFT).

- Proven experience in testing and witnessing commissioning of HV/EHV distribution systems.

- Ability to carry out fault investigation, locations and repairs on EHV fluid filled cable systems.

- Strong stakeholder engagement skills so that you can communicate with people at all levels and make sure work is always progressing.

- Undertake project management duties, on small scale internal delivery projects as agreed.

Travel is required and as a result we can only accept applications from candidates that hold a current driving licence.

SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future. We power communities to thrive today and create a net zero tomorrow. Why not join us and help power change, we're looking for great people who love working with others to achieve great results. You'll be empowered to make the right decisions for our customers and have the space to take accountability for the work you do. Youll be working as part of a bigger team, enabling net zero, so team work will be essential. As a part of our business, you become part of something bigger - an established company with a reputation for looking after our people, offering secure and rewarding roles where safety is our number one priority.