Control Systems Strategy Specialist

3 weeks ago


HoughtonLeSpring, Durham, United Kingdom Northern Gas Full time

Strategic Systems Engineer
Starting salary from £40,935 depending on experience with development opportunities
Up to 10% bonus
Permanent
Hybrid working office and working from home
40 hours per week

We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for a new Strategic Systems Engineer. In this position, you will be responsible for shaping the medium and long-term strategic evolution of system control functions.

Your role will involve spearheading and managing projects, identifying future challenges that necessitate system modifications, and devising long-term initiatives to implement these changes efficiently. You will also oversee the financial aspects and budget management of these specialized projects, collaborating closely with external partners.

Engagement with external stakeholders, including industry leaders, will be a vital part of your responsibilities, allowing you to gather insights on best practices and emerging trends that could benefit our organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute action plans to facilitate positive transformations aligned with corporate strategies

• Foster collaboration with a diverse range of external stakeholders to validate and support the strategic direction of the Control Centre

• Oversee the daily management and enhancement of Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) systems, including SCADA and Business Applications

• Manage and improve ancillary systems such as logbooks and fault logging databases

• Represent the organization in industry forums to shape future strategies regarding hydrogen adoption and regulatory compliance

• Lead the delivery of Control Centre projects funded through various mechanisms, ensuring compliance with governance and licensing requirements

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience with SCADA systems or programming, or a willingness to develop these skills

• Technical knowledge or a commitment to pursuing relevant project qualifications

• Background in the energy sector

• Proven ability to engage positively with external stakeholders

• Strong numerical and analytical skills

• Excellent problem-solving and communication abilities

What We Offer

• Competitive starting salary from £40,935 to £49,935 based on experience

• Performance-related bonus of up to 10%

• 40 hours work week

• 25 days of annual leave, in addition to recognized bank holidays

• Occupational sick pay after initial days

• Generous pension scheme

• Flexible benefits including discounts on various services and attractions

We are ... Northern Gas Networks. Our mission is to deliver gas to millions of homes and businesses across our region, maintaining a vast network of underground pipelines.

Our Values guide our operations, emphasizing trailblazing innovation, empowerment, community focus, intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to happiness.

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds to strengthen our team.

Next Steps. We encourage you to submit your application, highlighting your relevant experience and skills.



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