Senior Offshore Windfarm Controller in Suffolk

Location: Lowestoft

Salary dependant on experience with up to 10% Annual Bonus and Single Healthcare + shift allowance.

• Perform the role of Control Person under the High Voltage Safety Rules up to 66kV - CP3 level (cross boundary) or equivalent as per site HVSR’s.
• Monitor all vessel and personnel movements offshore by use of Personnel Tracking System (PTS) and Vessel Tracking System (VTS), guaranteeing the location of all personnel offshore is known should an emergency situation arise.
• Depending on HV experience and initial assessment, the Wind Farm Controller will be placed under a training path towards achieving authorizations to manage High Voltage Operations and act as Control Person up to 66kV.
• The Wind Farm Controller will be placed under a training path program and assigned/shadow a HV authorised site mentor working to a programme to achieve Control Person authorization up to 66kV CP3 level (cross boundary) or equivalent under Site HV Safety Rules.
• Wind Farm Controller will conduct a bespoke marine training competency pack and depending on marine experience will also look to achieve onsite training gaining relevant experience, perform any associated external training that includes emergency response, and any applicable marine training proposed by site management team.

Other duties:

• Knowledge of SCADA systems, WTGs, HV equipment substations auxiliary equipment.
• Previous experience working in the offshore wind industry or industry with similar operational requirements and safety challenges (e.g. Oil & Gas).
• Offshore marine or helicopter coordination experience is desirable but not mandatory as training could be provided.
• Experience with VHF radio telecommunication systems.
• Have strong H&S experience and knowledge, ideally within the offshore working environment.
• Excellent communications skills enabling you to communicate your messages smoothly and efficiently to stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Have project planning or equivalent experience.
• High level IT knowledge.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Commitment and enthusiasm for the role, working on your own initiative.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Ability to work within international and multidisciplinary team.

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: Healthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments.

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.