Electrical Control Room Operator AC - ECO ECR

Overview

The Role of the Electrical Control Operator is to ensure the safe delivery of electrical power to the Railway Infrastructure and maintain this supply at an optimum level. Working as part of a small team you will be required to work to detailed electrical instructions and regulatory requirements, liaise with and direct response staff toward electrical incidents and emergencies as is deemed appropriate, and ensure that power supplies are configured correctly as circumstances require.

You will analyse electrical diagrams and make cases for appropriate amendments, plan and carry out electrical isolations acting as a direct interface with maintenance delivery units, liaise with HV energy supply companies to accommodate HV outage planning and alternative feeding arrangements, and monitor via supervisory systems the overall status of the railways electrical infrastructure across a large geographical area. You will also be required to ensure the security integrity of the control is maintained at all times and be adaptable to continual competency assessment which includes the ability to absorb complex rules and electrically oriented regulations.

Please note:

this role involves shift working across a 365 day, 24/7 shift pattern including nights, weekends and bank holidays.

• Support of roster requirements as outlined above
• Electrical and/or power distribution experience/background
• Excellent communications skills
• Electrical bias qualifications and/or appropriate HV practical experience

• Power control system operational knowledge and experience or equivalent
• Able to read complex electrical diagrams
• Able to remain calm in emergencies