Substation SHES and Compliance Engineer
About us
The Asset Operations teams of National Grid Electricity Transmission provide the highest level of Safety Health and Environmental management including electrical system safety specialist for the Transmission network of England and Wales.
In this exciting role, focussing on the Substation and Cables asset base of the South West Zone, there is an opportunity to lead on statutory compliance against all internal and external policy and procedures relating to Safety, Health, Security and Environmental.
What You'll Do
• Lead the Zone on all Safety, Health, Security and Environmental issues using a high level of SHES and network knowledge, supported by a small team of SHES professionals.
• Create a positive safety culture in the zone by communicating, embedding and ensuring SHES procedural compliance and consistency within the zonal team.
• Lead role managing all internal, external & government interfaces around Local Resilience on behalf of the zone. This includes test and exercise planning and cross utility working.
• Lead and monitor the Safety and Environmental Incident Investigations process ensuring investigations are carried out in a timely manner; acceptable investigations; appropriate actions; and sharing of learning.
• Undertake regular technical assessments and audits of the sites and the community of Senior Authorised Persons who are responsible for the Safety and Effective operation of the Transmission network (400kV to LV) within a Substation environment.
About You
• Extensive knowledge of statutory legislation relating to SHE issues.
• Able to interrogate performance data and drive continuous improvement.
• Effective people management and communication skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of National Grids statutory compliance documents affecting its operations.
• Knowledge and understanding of the technical issues involved in working on HV plant and equipment including cables and ideally OHL.
• Expert knowledge of NG Safety Rules, National Safety Instructions and Working Procedures.
• Ideally authorised or previously authorised as an SAP with commissioning experience.
• Minimum HNC or equivalent in a STEM discipline preferably electrical engineering
• Experience in leading a dispersed multi-disciplined team.
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent.
• Driving license essential.
• Audit skill training.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies
• Certificate in management studies.
• IEMA Environmental Certificate, or NEBOSH National Diploma in Environmental Management.
• NEBOSH National Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals.
What You'll Get
A competitive starting salary between £61,416.00 - £72,671.00 dependent on capability.
As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.
About Us
National Grid touches the lives of almost everyone, with an energy network that stretches across the Atlantic. We’re an international team, and our work underpins the lives of millions of people. Feet forwards, head up, and eyes bright, we’re working hard to create value for people today – and shape the future of energy tomorrow.
In the UK, we don’t generate or sell energy – we join the dots to get energy from A to B. From making a cup of tea in the morning, to keeping the lights on in hospitals, our electricity network puts power in the hands of people. Without it, the world as we know it would grind to a halt.
More Information
We are also offering hybrid /flexible working with 75% travel around the South West Zone and office in Iron Acton, Bristol will be as per business need (company vehicle available). Base location for this role will be within the South West Zone.