Electrical Safety Team Lead

The position is critical in the implementation and management of Electrical Safety in Iberdrola's Projects and Operational sites. The role will actively support, promote and coordinate Electrical safety using the IBRO E&M safety rules across all offshore Projects and Operational Sites at a global scale. The role will be a global focal point of contact to consult with over implementation and further development opportunities relating to the IBRO Electrical and Mechanical Safety Rules.

The Electrical Safety Team Lead will report directly to the H&S Compliance Manager and take accountability to support the H&S Compliance Manager in the assurance of Electrical Safety for the offshore business. They will lead a small team of direct and indirect Electrical Safety Specialists from different geographical regions. With the growing portfolio of projects, it has become clear that there is a need to centrally support the Projects and Operations teams in HV Safety.

The Electrical Safety Team Lead is required to support Lead Commissioning Managers, Operational Site Managers and the H&S Compliance Manager not just at project level but also at group and offshore business level so that knowledge, experience and requirements are standardized and consistent. The objective is to create a centralized approach in managing Electrical and Mechanical Safety across the IBRO Global Business.

The Electrical Safety Team Lead will assist the H&S Compliance Manager with the deployment of the IBRO Electrical and Mechanical Safety Rules at a global scale. They will work closely with site-based HV specialists and H&S teams from other global regions to ensure that the correct Electrical safety process is understood and followed correctly.

The Electrical Safety Team Lead will provide direct support to the Project Safety Rules committees on a global scale. They will also deputise the H&S Compliance Manager within the IBRO Offshore safety rules committee. They will carry out the safety rule authorisation process for all operational staff (APs, SAPs, and Control Persons) in line with the appropriate IBRO Process.

The Electrical Safety Team Lead will provide clarity and resolve any electrical safety or safety rules related issue including involvement in RCA where safety rules breaches have been identified. They will focus on the preparation of new sites under construction to ensure that commissioning has suitable numbers of persons authorised under the safety rules, as well as supporting the transition to the O&M phase of the project.

As this role directly supports our operational teams in construction and O&M, the applicant’s background must be from a High Voltage operational area. Previous experience as an SAP or Control Engineer or Designated Engineer is essential. Knowledge of technical specifications in the relevant geographical areas of operation is required e.g. by NGET, RTE, 50Hz.

The ability to manage people in a small team in terms of safety guidance, interface and influence stakeholders from senior leaders to technicians at site level in terms of safety guidance, autonomy and ability to make and manage safety decisions on their own is necessary. Strong knowledge of offshore wind renewables site configurations and assets is required, along with proficient knowledge about High/Low voltage equipment related to high voltage substations and submarine to land transmission cables.

Ability to obtain knowledge of HVDC systems, their construction, commissioning and operational protocols is important. Highly experienced in the field of power systems control and monitoring including full understanding of the philosophy of a safe system of work. Knowledge of both construction and O&M operations and practices is also required.

In addition to 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.

That’s why our benefits include options to purchase 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.