Substation Inspector - Glasgow, United Kingdom - SP TRANSMISSION PLC

SP TRANSMISSION PLC

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Glasgow, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Substation Inspector

Location:
Cambuslang

Salary up to £28,900 per year - dependant on experience plus strong benefits package

Permanent

Closing Date: 1st September 2023
Help us create a better future, quicker

At Scottish Power we know that our people are our strongest asset, so we're always looking for individuals whose energy, intelligence and passion can help us reach our goals.

At the heart of all business visions and activities are the people whose individual efforts and performance make it happen.

Role

As Substation Inspector you should ensure Transmission sub-stations and Grid Supply Point 11kV - 400kV are inspected for defects by carrying out inspection in accordance with sub-station inspection scheme.

This is an excellent opportunity to be working outdoors in the fresh air, on a variety of terrains, planning your workload within set working hours or flexible working hours.

It would suit someone with a general engineering or electrical maintenance background and who is now interested in working in the compliance side of the Business.

What you'll be doing

You will be contributing as an effective member of Transmission OHL and Substations Maintenance team while undertaking routine inspection in accordance with inspection programme and inspection checklist e.g.

fences, compound, building, batteries, to ensure substation security and various other activities and undertaking general tidying work.

Take remedial action on certain defects e.g. fence repairs,signage. Excludes work on live equipment. Take readings from all sub-station equipment i.e. transformers, voltage transformers and strive to eliminate customer complaints as an on-site representative of the company

What you'll bring

Ability to read cable pressure and relate to min/max pressure levels for cables.
Ability to take readings and carry out checks on all items on inspection schedule e.g. circuit breakers/transformers/ fencing/building.
Ability to undertake basic repairs to fences (replace missing plates etc)
Attention to detail to complete checks with accuracy and consistency
Awarenes of Health & Safety Requirements
Computer Literate Full drivers License essential
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%.

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 SP Energy Networks

SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world's largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy.

We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the North West of England.

We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network - connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system.

It's a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland's ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we're taking it very seriously.

We're investing >£5.5 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy.

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.

Other information

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EN2
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