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Electricity System Resilience Manager

2 months ago


Wokingham, Wokingham, United Kingdom National Grid Full time

About the Role

This is a 9-month fixed-term contract opportunity to join our team as a Resilience Manager, leading a new team of around 10 people consisting of Resilience Engineers and Analysts. As part of our organization, you will work with internal and external stakeholders to drive the importance of risk identification and resilience, and minimize the impact of disruptions through proactive preparation and effective responses to incidents.

About Us

We are the National Energy System Operator, responsible for planning Great Britain's electricity and gas networks and operating the electricity system. As part of our organization, you will be at the heart of the new National Energy System Operator, which will be the independent body responsible for planning Great Britain's electricity and gas networks and operating the electricity system.

About You

We are looking for someone with a working knowledge of risk and control frameworks and resilience risks relating to system operations. You should have a working knowledge of electricity/gas system operation, whole energy system knowledge, and experience working across different utilities in the energy sector. You should also have knowledge of electricity market operation, Balancing schemes, and Balancing Settlement Code.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and manage whole system resilience risks and establish how those outside of risk appetite are to be mitigated.
  • Coordinate the team activities and input into climate resilience and the development of relevant standards.
  • Deliver the whole system annual risk report to DESNZ/Ofgem in line with the Licence obligations.
  • Provide regular updates to senior stakeholders, as required, on the status of resilience controls, how they are fit for purpose, any risks to be mitigated, and how they will be addressed.
  • Represent the ESO at external groups and forums, as a resilience expert, such as Electricity Task Group and E3C.
  • Create a strong and close relationship with all relevant stakeholders and customers (internal and external) dealing promptly with interface liaison issues.
  • Develop your team members to drive performance and to create a strong career path and progression.

Requirements

  • System Planning and Operation experience.
  • Project Management experience.
  • Transmission and Distribution Interface.
  • Whole System Planning.

About Our Organization

We are committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve, and a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organization, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds.