Power Control Specialist

Job description

Role Title: Power Control Specialist - 284479

Location: Barrow-in-Furness

Project: Generation & Transmission Assets

Start Date: 28^th September 2026

End Date: 28^th February 2027

Rotation: 3 days/4 nights or 4 days/3 nights

The Power Control Specialist is responsible for the safe, compliant and reliable operation of Generation and Transmission assets from the Power Control Room on a 24/7 rostered shift. The role applies practical subject-matter knowledge to varied and sometimes complex operational situations, working within approved procedures, TASA/OMA requirements and defined escalation routes while supporting operational continuity across Power Control and connected business areas.

Tasks and Deliverables:

• Carry out Generation and Transmission Power Control tasks in accordance with QHSE standards, TASA/OMA requirements, approved operational procedures and defined escalation routes.
• Support timely and accurate publication of REMIT Urgent Market Messages by identifying relevant operational events, validating information and escalating where required.
• Apply and maintain specialist technical knowledge across regions and platforms to resolve operational issues, support colleagues and inform established Power Control processes, including:
• Knowledge/ Skills of HPPP/ PPC/ SCS operation for Active Power and Frequency Control
• Knowledge/ Skills of HPPP/ PPC/ SCS operation for Voltage and Reactive Power Control
• Knowledge/ Skills of HPPP/ PPC operation for WTG Control
• Knowledge/ Skills of HPPP/ PPC/ SCS for Generation Restricted Control Engineer Duties
• Knowledge/ Skills and Behaviours to attain the correct levels of authorisation as a Power Control Specialist
• Knowledge of Electrical Operation Philosophies including Site information, Contingency plans, GEP locations etc
• Deliver the safe execution of the Power Control scope, including Control Point and HV Control activities, by applying judgement within defined procedures and seeking guidance for more complex or non-standard issues.
• SCS Alarm escalation/ handling including notification creation
• Initial Incident Handling for Loss of Generation and Loss of Control
• Park/ WTG Control for Maintenance
• Park/ WTG Control for Ancillary Services
• Critical stakeholder liaison (TSO/ DNO/ OFTO/ O&M Provider)
• Restricted HV Control Engineer duties up to 66kV
• Enact emergency protocol during BCP situations
• Operate within Power Control processes and procedures, identifying missing, unclear or inefficient processes and raising practical improvement opportunities within defined boundaries.
• Own self-directed learning and authorisation progression, using approved competence models to deepen practical knowledge and broaden capability across the Power Control scope.
• Prioritise customer, stakeholder and regulatory queries within operational timescales, recognising interdependencies between Power Control, Generation, Transmission, trading, compliance, IT/OT and external network stakeholders.
• Be an ambassador for the Asset Surveillance and Control Department.

Success Criteria and KPI's:

• Demonstrates safe, compliant and reliable operation of Generation and Transmission assets by following approved procedures and maintaining required authorisations.
• Publishes or supports REMIT related information accurately and within required operational and regulatory timescales.
• Handles alarms, loss of generation, loss of control and BCP events in line with agreed escalation routes, ensuring accurate notifications and handovers.
• Maintains current technical knowledge of HPPP/PPC/SCS, Control Point and HV Control processes and applies this knowledge to varied operational assignments.
• Identifies process gaps or improvement opportunities and raises them through the appropriate Power Control route with clear supporting evidence.
• Supports, trains or informs colleagues on established operational processes when required, contributing to consistent Power Control delivery.

Key Interfaces to other fuctions / departments (Key Stakeholders):

• UK East Transmission/ Generation departments
• UK West Transmission/ Generation departments
• Central Europe Generation departments
• TSO/ DNO's/ OFTO's
• EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction)
• Global Security
• (CISO) Cyber & Information Security Office
• Bio-energy trading
• Short Term trading
• Legal & Financial Regulation
• Compliance and Reliability
• IT/ OT Teams
• Generation Digital and Technology
• Generation Commercial
• O&M Providers

Essential:

• Electrical - City & Guilds/ONC/HNC/Degree
• Practical experience operating SCADA applications in a real-time operational environment.
• Experience in an electrical, power generation, transmission, utilities, control room or operational engineering environment.
• Able to work accurately within procedures, policies and authorisation boundaries while escalating complex or non-standard matters appropriately.
• Able to prioritise varied operational tasks, maintain situational awareness and communicate clearly during routine and incident conditions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and fluency in English.

Desirable:

• Have experience in a Power Generation/ Transmission control room
• Have previous HV Control Engineer experience
• Have experience as an Authorised Person/ Senior Authorised Person (AP/ SAP)
• Have knowledge of REMIT and Grid Code regulations
• Have knowledge of Control Point services/ Alarm Handling and Electrical Safety Rules