Electrical Safety Team Lead

Location
Glasgow, London, Lowestoft
Salary from £69,200, bonus up to 20%, family health cover and car allowance
Flexible Working Pattern
Closing Date Thu 9th October
Help us create a better future, quicker
The position is critical in the implementation and management of Electrical Safety in Iberdrola`s Projects and Operational sites.

The role will actively support, promote and coordinate Electrical safety using the IBRO E&M safety rules across all offshore Projects and Operational Sites at a global scale.

The role will be a global focal point of contact to consult with over implementation and further development opportunities relating to the IBRO Electrical and Mechanical Safety Rules.

The Electrical Safety Team lead - will report directly to the H&S Compliance Manager and take accountability to support the H&S Compliance Manager in the assurance of Electrical Safety for the offshore business.

The Electrical Safety Team lead - will lead a small team of direct and indirect Electrical Safety Specialists from different geographical regions.

With the growing portfolio of projects, it has become clear that there is a need to centrally support the Projects and Operations teams in HV Safety. The Electrical Safety Team lead is required to support Lead Commissioning Managers, Operational Site Managers and the H&S Compliance Manager not just at project level but also at group and offshore business level so that knowledge, experience and requirements are standardized and consistent.

The objective is to create a centralized approach in managing Electrical and Mechanical Safety across the IBRO Global Business. The Electrical Safety Team Lead will support the H&S Compliance manager by driving the direction of the safety rules and ensuring all stakeholders are part of this global centralised approach.

What You'll Be Doing
The Electrical Safety Team Lead will assist the H&S Compliance Manager with the deployment of the IBRO Electrical and Mechanical Safety Rules at a global scale. They will work closely with Site based HV specialists and H&S teams from other global regions to ensure that correct Electrical safety process is understood and followed correctly.

The Electrical Safety Team Lead will provide direct support to the Project Safety Rules committees on a global scale. They will also deputise the H&S Compliance Manger within the IBRO Offshore safety rules committee. They will carry out safety rule authorisation process for all operational staff (APs, SAPs, and Control Persons) in line with the appropriate IBRO Process.

The Electrical Safety Team lead will provide clarity and resolve any electrical safety or safety rules related issue including involvement in RCA where safety rules breaches have been identified.

The Electrical Safety Team lead will focus on the preparation of new sites under construction to ensure that commissioning have suitable numbers of persons authorised under the safety rules, as well as supporting the transition to the O&M phase of the project.

What You'll Bring

• Fluent in English. (German, Spanish or French is a plus)
• As this role directly supports our operational teams in construction and O&M the applicant's background must be from a High Voltage operational area. Previous experience as an SAP or Control Engineer or Designated Engineer is essential
• Knowledge of technical specifications in the relevant geographical areas of operation is required e.g. by NGET , RTE , 50Hz
• The ability to manage people in a small team of people in terms of safety guidance
• The ability to interface and influence stakeholders from senior leaders to technicians at site level in terms of safety guidance
• Autonomy and ability to make and manage safety decisions on their own
• Strong knowledge of offshore wind renewables site configurations and assets is required
• Proficient knowledge about High/Low voltage equipment related to high voltage substations and submarine to land transmission cables.
• Able to understand and interpret electrical engineering drawings
• In-depth understanding of Wind Turbine Generators, Offshore Substations, Onshore Substations & inter array packages and SCADA systems.
• Ability to obtain knowledge of HVDC systems, their construction, commissioning and operational protocols.
• Highly experience in the field of power systems control and monitoring including full understanding of the philosophy of a safe system of work
• Understand and work in-line with up-to-date database technology.
• Lead and coordinate meetings with multiple stakeholders whilst generating meeting minutes, developing actions and setting clear deadlines.
• Track and follow up on items/actions generated in meetings and disseminates data & information
• Knowledge of both construction and O&M operations and practices.

What's In It For You
As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we'll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

Benefits
At ScottishPower, we believe it's the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family's wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow. That's why our benefits include:

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
• Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
• Payroll giving and charity matched funding
• Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes
• Count us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
• Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
• Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to 'nudge' financial wellbeing support
• Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why ScottishPower
ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world's largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we're at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over £6m every working day to make this happen. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.

Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you'll fit right in.

ScottishPower is committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to

Mobility
Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.

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