Condition Monitoring Technician - Overhead Lines

We’re looking for a passionate Condition Monitoring Technician – Overhead Lines to join our Asset Operations Team!

You’ll take a leading role in assessing the condition of c.4,500 miles of the overhead line and 22,000 transmission towers that make up the high voltage electricity network in England and Wales. Utilising a number of Condition Monitoring techniques to gather data, analyse degradation trends and apply engineering principles to provide the business with decision-making insights that enable one of the UK’s most critical pieces of infrastructure to be maintained, as we drive towards the UK’s net-zero targets.

As a subject matter expert in OHL Condition Monitoring, you will play a leading role in the analysis and management of critical condition data as part of NGET’s annual condition assessment and maintenance programme. You will assess critical overhead line components for defects and to provide the business with critical insights that will inform future maintenance and rectification strategies. You will assist in the management of the broad range of National Grid’s OHL Condition Monitoring processes and will undertake data gathering activities that utilise the deployment of advanced Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) / Drone Operations to inspect NGET’s OHL assets.

This role is peripatetic, and we encourage a hybrid working approach, although we’re happy to discuss any additional flexibility in working patterns or requirements that you feel could help to make this job work for you!

What You'll Do

• Data Analysis: Lead the analysis of OHL condition data to support the business’ decision-making process and future maintenance strategies.
• Defect Management: Report and manage defects in accordance with our internal processes and identify and address complex defects, collaborating with the OHL CM Team to ensure rectification measures are put in place.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Provide interface between the Condition Monitoring Team and our primary customers and service providers (including the Helicopter Unit, third-party service providers and Asset Lifecycle) and attend meetings to support as part of training and development and/or the presenting of condition assessment insights; ensuring effective stakeholder management, communication and technical support is provided.
• Quality Assurance: Contribute to the quality assurance and continuous improvement of Condition Monitoring data and processes.
• Business Development: Collaborate with the Condition Monitoring team to develop, communicate, monitor, and continuously improve processes and support the creation of Condition Monitoring training programmes, promoting knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the team and wider business.
• Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) / Drone Operations: Assist in the deployment and operation of Condition Monitoring Technologies across Overhead Lines and Substations, including the use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). Undertake UAS GVC training and qualification and National Grid-specific UAS training as required.
• Knowledge Sharing and Reporting: Use developed IT and communication skills to share knowledge, provide insights, and support the continuous improvement of internal software and procedures.

What You'll Have

• A keen eye for detail, with an interest in data analysis and problem solving
• Essential: GNVQ Level 3 and/or relevant experience.
• Experience using Microsoft 365 applications, including Word and Excel
• Strong organisational skills for managing data, applications, and files.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At National Grid, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for everyone. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience or qualifications don’t match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right person for our growing business in this role or another one.

What You'll Get

Up to £45,865 dependent on experience.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to several flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, Job Requirement Car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.

Further Information

The closing date for this vacancy is Midnight 8 April 26, with interviews due to take place w/c 13 April 26 onwards. We encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date. National Grid’s recruitment periods can and may vary. We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.

About Us

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating, and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry. To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business

At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office. Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation from diverse teams & perspectives and business need. We are committed to building a workforce so we can represent the communities we serve and have a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.

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