Control Room Operator

2 weeks ago


Ashford, United Kingdom National Grid Full time

**Control Room Operator - IFA / IFA2**:

- Location: Ashford, GB, TN25 6AF- Division: Asset Operations and Maintenance- Job Type:
- Requisition Number: 43182- Department: National Grid Ventures- Job Function: Engineering**About the Role**:
**Control Room Operator - IFA/IFA2 - Sellindge**

National Grid Interconnectors is at the heart of UK’s transition to our net zero energy future. We operate a number of HVDC interconnectors that connect the UK’s energy system to some of our closest neighbours, allowing energy to be imported to and exported from the UK. As well as already owning a portfolio of HVDC Interconnectors, we’re working on developing new projects in order to ensure that we are able to meet the UK’s future demands for greener energy solutions.

As our Control Room Operator, you will be part of a dedicated shift team who are responsible for monitoringand controlling the operation of the IFA1 and IFA2 high voltage direct current (HVDC) Interconnectors, thatconnect Great Britain to France.

Due to the nature of the role, there will be a rotating shift pattern, 24/7, 365 days a year, including weekends
and holiday periods

**What you'll be getting up to**:

- Controlling the operation of our interconnectors, always prioritising safety.
- Monitoring and dispatching power orders from our commercial systems into our control systems.
- Reacting and taking action to equipment alarms presented.
- Understanding and promptly responding to all safety warnings.
- Coordinating with on-site colleagues who undertake maintenance, investigation and resolution of asset faults
- Ensuring all control operations are undertaken in accordance with policies, procedures and safety rules, while also contributing to the continuous improvement of them.
- Working closely with our partners, National Grid ESO and RTE.

**About You**:
What we do isn’t just important - it’s essential. That’s why we value experts in their field. So, we’d love you to have:

- An aptitude for problem solving and fault diagnosis, within a time-critical process environment.
- The ability to interpret a range of operational data and draw conclusions on the action to be taken.
- The ability to perform duties safely on your own, using procedures and without direct supervision and look for continuous improvements in processes.
- A proactive approach and use taught operating principles to anticipate abnormal and critical conditions not necessarily identified by an alarm.

**What's in it for you?**:

- A competitive salary of **£35,775 - £39,984 **+ an additional 26% shift allowance (after initial training)
- 25 days annual leave (increasing to 26 after two years’ service) plus eight statutory days
- The option to buy additional or sell holiday days
- Generous contributory pension scheme - we will double-match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.
- Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, exam fees and time off for study leave - so long as it’s relevant to your role.
- Access to flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.
- Family care benefits including a back-up care service for when your usual care arrangements fall through (six paid days each year as standard with the option to purchase further days).
- Access to apps that support health, fitness and wellbeing.

**About National Grid Ventures**:
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**Advert Close Date**:
This advert closes on **4th May at 11:59PM**

Interviews will be held week commencing 22nd May

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