Electrical Engineer HV

Electrical Control Room Operator

• Annual Salary: £52,084 - £59,015
• Location: York, 
• Job Type: Full-time

Join our team and play a crucial role in managing the electrical network that powers transport (trains) across the UK, ensuring safe and reliable travel for millions of passengers.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Monitor and maintain the electrical supplies across our railway network.
• Respond to alarms and telephone calls, resolving any faults and failures promptly.
• Learn to recognise different alarm types and understand their meanings to effectively address new challenges.
• Work in various shift patterns, including nights, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays, contributing to the safety and efficiency of our railway operations.

Your Training Matters:

• Participate in a comprehensive 4-week initial training course at our Control Room in York, followed by 38 weeks of on-the-job training under the guidance of an experienced Electrical Control Room Operator.
• Complete a final assessment to fully qualify for the role.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience working with High Voltage systems such as overhead lines, power grids, or industrial units.
• Comfortable working in high-pressure environments.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of delivering safety-critical information clearly and concisely.
• Electrical Engineering qualification or similar is essential.
• Key non-technical skills include effective communication, willingness to learn, workload management, staying controlled under pressure, working well with others, and problem-solving.

Benefits:

• Competitive company pension.
• Employee discount.
• On-site parking.

Additional Information:

• This role requires living within a 60-minute commute of the location.
• Mandatory security vetting clearance is required.
• Successful candidates must pass a drugs and alcohol test.