Power Engineer (Protection)

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Job title – Power Engineer (Protection)

Salary:  Up to £92,500  Grade MMG1 

Location –Tufnell Park Power Station, London.    Contract Type –Permanent.  London Underground

Closing date for Applications is Tuesday 17th June 25 @ 23:59.

Shifts

Days but Grade MMG1 they have to spend a significant amount of their work (at least 25%) on night & weekend shifts as required.

Overview of project/role

The role is responsible for the safe and efficient repair and refurbishment of APD Power’s assets to allow the effective power supply to London Underground. This includes all work associated with the Operations and Maintenance of the London Underground Power Distribution Network.

The role carries responsibility for the delivery of effective reliability by way of the implementation of appropriate plans for corrective and reactive maintenance; alongside the inspection, condition monitoring and testing regimes to ensure asset health in accordance with LUL Standards.

The post holder will strive to implement reliability improvements, ensure staff and contractors apply engineering best practice.

Key Accountabilities 

• The role carries responsibility for the delivery of effective work on Electrical protection assets by way of the application of appropriate programming and plans for work in accordance with LUL Standards.
• Apply LU standards, policies, rules and procedures as related to AP Power electrical protection assets to ensure compliance. Ensure conformity and compliance with policy and rules.

• Apply and monitor management systems within the Development Section to fulfil this purpose including H&S and I/R matters.
• Direct, control and monitoring of staff working on behalf of the Protection Section which includes a team of 3rd Engineers, Industrial Staff and external contractors which undertake all remedial activities.
• Monitor, track and observe performance objectives for the section. Preparation, recording and tracking of cost estimates for protection upgrades.
• Identify & develop technical innovations in line with industry best practice and other benchmarks to improve the safety, reliability and efficiency of protection assets which serve the London Underground Power Distribution Network.
• Represent the interests of the technical Section. Interface as necessary with suppliers, manufacturers and service providers on matters relating to O&M. Provide account at forums, committees and agencies accordingly in support of APD Power’s wider interests.  Meet the prescribed asset reliability targets and key performance indicators set by the Technical Manager.
• Responsibility for the effective direction and management of Protection staff and contractors.
• Apply reliability improvements and influence renewals, upgrades, replacements and designs.
• The role requires command and understanding of substation Plant and equipment as well as repair techniques.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience 

Knowledge

• A Degree Electrical Engineering (equivalent experience)
• Very strong safety management culture and commitment to H&S.
• Understanding of asset management techniques.
• Excellent leadership qualities, with good conflict and relationship management skills.
• Experience of managing Engineers and skilled craft staff.
• Ability to instigate projects and plant upgrades, develop project scopes and project management.

Skills 

• Strong team working ethic, communication and influencing skills.
• Proactive and organised approach, particularly towards risk management. Strong report writing skills including computer competencies, and ability to use the Maximo asset management tools.
• Good conflict and relationship management skills.
• Strong skill set in relation to achieving customer satisfaction focused specifically towards understanding and delivering the needs of an operational railway.
• Analytical & fault finding skills, including hands-on investigation of electrical protection failures.
• LV1 / HV2 – safety critical license, including manual control and switching duties
• Experience of the installation, commissioning, operations, maintenance and repair of all aspects of HV, LV & DC substation switchgear and plant. (HV permit acceptor)/ HV1 (HV authorised person) - desirable
• Analytical & fault finding skills, including hands-on investigation and repair of plan assets.

Experience 

• Experience of leading a team within an Electricity Network in a railway environment would also be an advantage. Experience of materials management.
• Experience of managing procurement channels, finance department, contractors, manufacturers and suppliers.
• Experience of the installation, commissioning, operations, maintenance and repair of all aspects of electrical protection on LUL railway, Network Rail and public highway.
• Experience of materials management, provision of spares and consumables.
• Experience of managing and controlling strategic and line side spares, identifying and retaining salvaged stock as well as newly sourced provisions

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria. We also use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs and cover letters to make the process fair.

Application Process  

Please apply using your CV and a One page covering letter. We recommend that you consider the motivations, skills, knowledge and experience required for this role and ensure your CV and cover letter outlines where you meet these criteria. PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images.

Benefits

In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow.  Rewards vary according to the business area but mostly include:

• Final salary pension scheme
• Free travel for you on the TfL network
• Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home to work or 75% reimbursement on a 28-day flexi ticket
• 29 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
• TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow
• Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)
• Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
• Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
• Discounted Eurostar travel