Ops Telecoms Technician

This Ops Telecoms Technician will report to the Operational Telecoms Senior Project Engineer and will work within Network Operations based in our Nelson Street, London office. You will be a permanent employee with a salary of £56,576 per annum, a bonus of 3%, Inner London weighting of £6,319.03, and One network payment of £743.79.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Ensure that you prevail a high standard of safety management throughout the responsibilities and that you undertake safety procedures correctly.
• Conduct wiring and other SCADA related activities on site, usually on your own, implementing modifications or repairs of SCADA and comms equipment.
• Deliver upgrade and improvement work on the operational SCADA equipment within Grid, Primary and Secondary substations, including the configuration, testing and integration of SMART Grid solutions and SCADA interfaces.
• Construct Telecontrol Equipment Cubicles (TEC) and other SCADA equipment within the Ops Telecoms workshops located at Nelson Street, East Ham.
• Installation and maintenance of:
• Copper and fibre optic communication circuits
• Radio communication equipment and antennas
• VSAT & BGAN Satellite communication equipment
• Telecontrol equipment and associated wiring to substation plant and equipment
• Inter-tripping and protection comms equipment
• Help to deliver annual Ops Telecoms work programme following the network management plan.
• Operate Spectrum Analysers, use Oscar – Signal generation equipment, and handle portable tools and equipment as part of the role.
• Maintain and calibrate equipment periodically.
• Ensure quick and reliable system restoration by carrying the most common equipment.
• Maintain stock levels by accurate replenishment and repair.
• Support our Command Vehicle, ensuring safe deployment and training of other staff on its operation during a deployment usually on the site of a major network incident.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of Networks SCADA and its application in the provision of real-time control systems connected to live switchgear, transformers and other substation equipment and apparatus.
• An awareness of the function of inter-tripping systems and basic protection systems.
• Technically / electrically competent – City and Guilds 2322 in Electronic and Electrical theory.
• Ability to perform build or repair tasks with an understanding of schematic and wiring diagrams.
• Desirable qualifications include PASMA, IPAF, VSAT alignment accreditation, GE T5000 RTU accreditation and NRSWA, Type A,B & C confined space access.
• Proficient in the use of Lap Top computers running numerous software tools used for the configuration and testing of complex comms and SCADA equipment.
• Experience of the PowerOn network management system with Telecontrol Technician access privileges.
• Demonstrate the competent use of hand tools, power tools and test equipment and able to install complex wiring within substation equipment.
• Ability to risk assess and manage other staff and contractors working in substations safely.
• Good understanding and awareness of relevant policies relating to network standards, Health & Safety and electricity regulations.
• Experience working with CDM regulations and ISO9001 quality processes.
• Familiar with copper and fibre optic jointing and basic manual handling techniques.
• Substation access up to and including 132KV requires a competency certificate under UK Power Networks safety rules.
• Aware of cyber security precautions and their importance for SCADA services.
• Knowledge of IP and other SCADA protocols including the use of diagnostic tools such as Wireshark.
• Experience with fault diagnostics and logical implementation of fault finding techniques.
• Modify approach as you assimilate more information during work on a complex fault.
• Full driving licence required.