Electricity Standards Manager - Glasgow, United Kingdom - Last Mile Infrastructure Group Limited

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About the opportunity:

We are currently looking for a permanent Electricity Standards Manager to join our growing Asset Management department on a remote basis with occasional visits to our Hamilton office.

Job Purpose:

• To review, author, develop, and maintain the company's suite of standards for the adoption of electricity network assets, and work on the company's electricity distribution networks.

• Responsibility for the overall management of the company Electrical Safety Management System.

• Provide technical leadership, knowledge, and support of all electrical activities to ensure compliance with the appropriate industry/company standards.

• Develop, and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, including external industry organisations and forums, to ensure the company has a voice in industry change and future energy scenarios.

• Liaise with other company utility teams (Gas, Water, Wastewater, Heat), regarding consistent document presentation and layout, cross utility processes, and where harmonisation is desirable and practicable.

• Investigate and assess Distribution Future Energy Scenario impacts, as well as available technologies for future network innovations. Present and implement agreed improvements.

Have you got the drive to go the Last Mile?

Your responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, continually review, and improve the company policies, procedures and performance across the business covering all electrical activities.

• Ensure that company standards are understood, implemented, and complied with by all relevant stakeholders.

• Responsible for the review of DNO/INA/BS standards, and incorporation into the companies own standards.

• Day to day activity and performance management of the company Electrical Safety Management System.

• Support the Asset Management and Asset Adoption teams to ensure electrical operational processes meet health and safety standards and relevant national accreditation.

• Responsible for assessing the competency of individuals and contractors providing authorisation for the appointment of Competent, Authorised Person and Senior Authorised Persons to work on the company's electricity distribution network.

• Maintain all individual and company records required to evidence and support the issue of associated authorisations to operate on Last Mile Electricity networks.

• Liaise with ICPs to ensure compliance with the authorisation requirements to work on Last Mile Electricity networks.

• Provide technical support for the validation and authorisation of ICPs to allow the continued adoption of new electricity assets into the business, and connection to the network.

• Represent the company on industry panels and forums.

• Maintain industry knowledge and participate in industry events.

• Collate and analyse data for regulatory reporting, and submission of reports.

• Assist in other department activities as necessary, including incident management, customer complaints, reactive planned works etc.

• Inclusion on the company Standby Rota for out of hours incident cover.

• Investigate Distribution Future Energy Scenario impacts on LME networks, including Low Carbon Technology, such as electrification of transport and heat, distributed generation and energy storage.

• Investigate and assess available technologies for network monitoring and automation. Present analysis and recommendations for consideration. Manage implementation of agreed solutions up to BAU integration.

Experience / Knowledge:

Essential:

• Advanced MS Office Skills (Word/Excel) to author documents and analyse data, including use of MS Word Styles, Cross References, Tables of Contents etc.
• Ability to author/review/develop standards, procedures, and specifications documents.
• Excellent knowledge of electricity distribution and construction legislation e.g ESCQR, Electricity Act, Electricity at Work Regulations, BS7671 etc
• Ability to communicate across all levels of the organisation.
• High level of interpersonal skills and the ability to convey technical information clearly in written and oral forms.

Desirable:

• Design experience of 33/11KV networks.
• Previous experience of technical authoring of electricity industry standards, processes and procedures.
• Experience of representation on Industry Forms.
• General appreciation of Gas/Water utilities.

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Electrical Engineering qualification, at ONC level or above, detailing significant operational experience and technical expertise.
• In depth knowledge of Distribution Safety Rules (DSR's).
• Excellent appreciation of electricity network design, construction, commissioning, and operations.

Desirable:

• HNC, HND, or Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional qualifications, or recognised membership e.g. MIET, C.Eng, I.Eng.
• Experience of electrical distribution and/or transmission operations as a Senior Authorised Person (SAP).

We offer good benefits and remuneration packages, but most importantly, an enjoyable and rewarding place to work. We believe in rewarding our people well and there are plenty of career opportunities for the right person.

In return of your hard work and dedication, we can offer you:

Core Benefits:

• 25 Days Holiday, increasing after 2 years by 1 day each year up to 30 days, plus 9 public holidays
• Holiday Buy Back Scheme (Purchase up to 5 Additional Days up to a maximum of 30 days holiday)
• Discretionary Bonus
• EV and ULEV salary sacrficie scheme (subject to minimum length of service)
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Up top 7% Employer Pension Contribution
• Life Assurance (x4 Annual Basic Salary)
• Refer a Friend Incentive
• Wagestream
• Employee Assistance Program
• Car Allowance

And once you have successfully completed you probation, you will have access to:

• Flexible start and finish times for eligible roles
• Private Medical Insurance
• Company Sick Pay

At Last Mile Infrastructure Group, we are one of the UK's largest Independent Network Owners, owning and operating in excess of 500,000 gas, electricity, water and wastewater connections serving residential and commercial customers. Last Mile Asset Management adopt and operate electricity, gas, water and wastewater, and ground source heat/cooling networks that are designed, installed and commissioned by Lloyds accredited Independent Connection providers (ICPs).

It is our vision to be the UK's leading independent multi-utility provider. People are our most valuable "asset" and therefore it is our mission to not only attract but retain the best talent to support delivery of our corporate business strategy and share our company's success.

At Last Mile, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse working environment, where employee wellbeing is at the forefront in making sure our people feel valued. We provide tailored ongoing training and development, but most importantly, long term career opportunities for you to Grow With Us . If you are motivated to succeed and have a 'can-do' attitude, we would love to hear from you