Lead Asset Risk Modelling Engineer - Asset Management
Iberdrola
Glasgow, UK
Published 3 weeks ago
Risk Modelling
Lead Asset Risk Modelling Engineer - Asset Management
Prenton
Competitive Salary
Flexible/Hybrid working pattern
Closing Date: 13 September 24
Help us create a better future, quicker
Asset Risk Modelling is central to how we manage our assets and maintain a safe, reliable, and secure network to deliver electricity to our customers now and in the future. The Asset Modelling team are expanding to deliver on our aspirations; we identify improvements to existing processes and develop new models (in Excel, Python, VBA, Power Apps, Access) to determine asset risk, and subsequently inform and prioritise modernisation on the network.
As Lead Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the visibility of our power assets, by optimising their performance through data insights and risk management to contribute to a greener, more sustainable future.
What you'll be doing
Directly reporting to the Asset Risk Modelling Manager, you will have responsibility for leading and execution of specific workstream deliverables within the Asset Management & Investment Team. You will lead specific workstreams to deliver the continuous improvements targeted by our operating plan, including automating data integration, reviewing our asset strategies in line with industry best practice and exploring innovative solutions to manage the risk of our network.
You will have responsibility for maintaining & improving our existing asset risk models, enhancing asset data quality through data analysis and also deriving useful insights and visualisations to help communicate and manage the Distribution Network (LV - 132kV) in Scotland and the North-West of England & Wales.
You will work alongside our expert asset risk engineers to develop models in line with relevant strategies, policies, and our RIIO-ED2 business plans for the network to minimise system, economic, safety and environmental risks. You will support maximising the performance of the distribution system expected by our customers, stakeholders, delivering the best returns in both the short and long term and enabling our wider Net Zero ambitions.
What you'll bring
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:
SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world's largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network - connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It's a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland's ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we're taking it very seriously. We're investing >£5.5 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.
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.
We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to careers@scottishpower.com.
Mobility
Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.
IMPORTANT
Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date below
October-14-2024
Prenton
Competitive Salary
Flexible/Hybrid working pattern
Closing Date: 13 September 24
Help us create a better future, quicker
Asset Risk Modelling is central to how we manage our assets and maintain a safe, reliable, and secure network to deliver electricity to our customers now and in the future. The Asset Modelling team are expanding to deliver on our aspirations; we identify improvements to existing processes and develop new models (in Excel, Python, VBA, Power Apps, Access) to determine asset risk, and subsequently inform and prioritise modernisation on the network.
As Lead Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the visibility of our power assets, by optimising their performance through data insights and risk management to contribute to a greener, more sustainable future.
What you'll be doing
Directly reporting to the Asset Risk Modelling Manager, you will have responsibility for leading and execution of specific workstream deliverables within the Asset Management & Investment Team. You will lead specific workstreams to deliver the continuous improvements targeted by our operating plan, including automating data integration, reviewing our asset strategies in line with industry best practice and exploring innovative solutions to manage the risk of our network.
You will have responsibility for maintaining & improving our existing asset risk models, enhancing asset data quality through data analysis and also deriving useful insights and visualisations to help communicate and manage the Distribution Network (LV - 132kV) in Scotland and the North-West of England & Wales.
You will work alongside our expert asset risk engineers to develop models in line with relevant strategies, policies, and our RIIO-ED2 business plans for the network to minimise system, economic, safety and environmental risks. You will support maximising the performance of the distribution system expected by our customers, stakeholders, delivering the best returns in both the short and long term and enabling our wider Net Zero ambitions.
What you'll bring
- Understanding of asset management concepts & practices, systems engineering and model development, with the ability to write and develop functionality for varying end uses.
- Strong background in data handling and processing to obtain useful insights and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Ability to analyse and evaluate a complex range of technical, regulatory, commercial, and environmental factors in proposing innovative network developments that are efficient, co-ordinated, and economic.
- Ability to devise solutions to complex problems/challenges and deliver large highly complex computationally intensive projects quickly to a very high standard.
- Ability to manage innovative data projects whilst working with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Understanding of distribution and transmission network design across the UK and internationally or knowledge of CNAIM - risk calculations.
- Good influencing and communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to different audiences verbally and in writing.
- Degree in relevant engineering discipline or HND with suitable experience
- Preferably registered with the Engineering Council as a Chartered Engineer, or actively working towards this.
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:
- 36 days annual leave.
- Holiday purchase - perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave.
- Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme.
- Payroll giving and charity matched funding.
- Technology Vouchers - save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes.
- Count us in - pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change.
- Electric Vehicle Schemes - to help you transition to green/clean driving.
- Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans.
- Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments.
- Life Assurance (4x salary).
- Access to 'nudge' financial wellbeing support.
- Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more.
SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world's largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network - connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It's a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland's ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we're taking it very seriously. We're investing >£5.5 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.
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.
We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to careers@scottishpower.com.
Mobility
Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.
IMPORTANT
Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date below
October-14-2024