Electrical Control Room Operator Derby, England
Job description
Location
Derby, GB
Department Name
Eastern Region
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Brief Description
Ensure the safe and reliable delivery of traction and signalling supplies.
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About the role (External)
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 be expected to analyse electrical diagrams and make cases for appropriate amendments, plan and effect 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 as well as 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, 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.
Essential requirements:
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
Desirable:
Power control system operational knowledge and experience or equivalent- Able to read complex electrical diagrams
- Able to remain calm in emergencies
Closing date: 1st May 2023 - Late applications will not be accepted.
Drugs and Alcohol Standard:
Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard is changing as of 16.01.2023. All prospective candidates who have not been offered a conditional role by 16.01.2023 will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.
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