At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure gas quality and metering systems comply with regulations and manage technical faults.
- Company: Join SGN, a leader in energy delivery with a commitment to net-zero innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work, pension contributions, enhanced family leave, and wellness support.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities for career progression.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the gas industry while ensuring safety and compliance.
- Qualifications: HNC in Engineering or related field, strong technical knowledge, and problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 55500 - 66700 £ per year.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Gas Quality & Metering Engineer to join our Network Asset E&I team. This is a specialist role responsible for ensuring SGN’s compliance of gas quality and metering systems with the Gas Safety (Management) Regulations (GSMR), the Uniform Network Code (UNC), and the Gas (Calculation of Thermal Energy) Regulations.
You will provide technical expertise for our Transmission Network (7BarG) supporting our large volume fiscal metering and gas quality monitoring equipment, ensuring accurate reporting to Ofgem. You will also manage technical faults and support the asset lifecycle of gas quality and metering systems, supporting SGN’s growing portfolio of Offtakes, Biomethane Facilities, and Gas Entry Points.
Here’s how you will contribute…
- Managing fiscal metering systems, ensuring accuracy, reconciliation, and error reporting.
- Providing specialist input on gas quality monitoring, including gas chromatography and analyser systems.
- Delivering Ofgem compliance reporting for Offtakes, Biomethane sites, and entry points across Southern and Scotland networks.
- Leading technical fault investigations and supporting timely resolution.
- Supporting the development and delivery of SGN’s Gas Analyser Condition Monitoring Service.
- Contributing to new entry point projects, including biomethane and hydrogen, aligned with SGN’s Net Zero strategy.
- Championing internal and external working groups leading to meaningful changes in the gas industry.
What you will need
You will be self-motivated, organised, and proactive, with excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.
Essential:
- HNC (or equivalent experience) in Engineering, Instrumentation, Process Control, or related discipline.
- Strong technical knowledge of fiscal flow metering systems, flow measurement technologies, calibration, and error reconciliation.
- Experience with gas quality monitoring, including gas chromatography and associated analytical systems.
- Familiarity with GSMR, UNC and Ofgem compliance requirements.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate and resolve complex technical issues.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities.
Desirable:
- Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status or working towards it.
- Knowledge of industry settlement processes and billing systems.
- Understanding of calibration and measurement uncertainty calculations.
Not sure you meet every requirement? Research shows some people – particularly women and those from underrepresented backgrounds – may hesitate to apply unless they meet every criteria. At SGN, we value diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. If this role interests you but you’re not sure you tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you. You might be just who we’re looking for – now or in the future.
Why SGN?
SGN is a leader in pioneering research and development toward a net-zero energy system. Our cutting-edge technologies and innovative thinking are driving change in the gas industry, all while keeping people safe and warm.
If you require any accommodations or support during the application process, reach out to us. We're here to help ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for everyone.
With over 85 years of experience behind us, we're leading the way in energy delivery. SGN manage the network that distributes natural and green gas to 5.9 million homes and businesses across Scotland and the south of England. Whoever your supplier is, our pipes deliver gas safely, reliably and efficiently to every one of our customers.
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SGN is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth, offering a hybrid work model and a comprehensive benefits package including enhanced family leave and a joint-contribution pension scheme. With a strong commitment to inclusivity and innovation, SGN fosters a collaborative work culture where every team member plays a vital role in delivering safety and comfort to millions of homes and businesses across the region, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
