Protection Specialist

5 months ago


Taunton, United Kingdom National Grid Electricity Distribution Full time

Job Introduction
An opportunity is available for a Protection Specialist based at Taunton. You will be accountable to the Team Manager for the provision of protection services to your own and other teams.

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
- Install commission and maintain complex protection systems.
- Advise own and other team members on protection activities.
- Identify training needs of employees and provide training as necessary in protection related matters.
- Liaise with other protection specialists within the Company.
- Introduce new protection techniques and methods.
- Train appropriate staff on the operational aspects of protection.
- Keep abreast of protection system developments.
- Select and procure protection test equipment.
- Investigate and report on protection related system incidents.
- Determine what will be done in the short term (immediate to one month) within known constraints.
- Carry out network operations including the issue of safety documents up to 66kV.
- Commission and install automation equipment
- Fault location
- 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.
- Assess the potential impact of a specific work activity on customers.
- Minimise the adverse impact of own activities on customers.

You should have a good knowledge and understanding of Company systems, processes and procedures. You should also have proficient negotiation and influencing skills and you must be able to demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

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.

The opportunity may arise to undertake standby duties and operational authorizations and experience would be of benefit.

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**

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.



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