NRG Control Point Operations Engineer

Company overview

OEG is a leading energy solutions business, providing mission-critical infrastructure assets and services to the global offshore energy industry. Through our specialist divisions - topside, marine, subsea, logistics and industrials, we are a pivotal link in the global offshore energy project chain, ensuring our customers’ projects are delivered safely, reliably and efficiently.

Core purpose

Operating from a state-of-the-art control centre in the heart of Edinburgh, your role will be pivotal in overseeing the daily operational requirements of National Critical Energy Generation Infrastructure. You will focus on managing real-time network activities to ensure seamless and efficient performance, while actively interfacing with key industry stakeholders to uphold the integrity and reliability of the network.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

• Integrate into the Global 24/7 NRG Control Point Family
• Supporting and contributing to the facilities culture of excellence
• Operate and coordinate all high-voltage (HV) and low-voltage (LV) activities via the NRG Control Point SCADA systems.
• Ensure optimal safety, production, and availability by managing real-time network operations and coordinating maintenance tasks to maximise asset availability and provide system stability.
• Monitoring and influencing implementation and adherence to global electrical and mechanical safety rules.
• Support the development and implementation of standard operating procedures and operating systems.
• Daily communication and coordination with the global site engineers.
• Participate in the 24/7 shift operational pattern
• Adapting to changing operational needs and ensuring continuous support for network operations and maintenance activities

QHSE responsibilities

To have a general understanding of the areas of our QHSE Management System and OEG’s QHSE aims and objectives that are relevant to the role.

Comply with the requirements of OEG Energy Group Policies and the responsibilities within the wider QHSE Management System.

Promoting:

• a proactive health and safety culture focussed on the prevention of work-related injury or ill health and continual improvement in our processes / performance.
• environmental sustainability and energy efficiency whilst minimising our environmental impacts and preventing pollution.
• a quality culture that brings values to our business, our customers and other interested parties ensuring quality issues and opportunities for improvement are identified and implemented.

Skills and experiences

The ideal candidate will possess expertise in project management, engineering, high voltage (HV) safety, and asset analysis.

• A Proven track record in an electrical engineering role, ideally significant previous experience with the various HV Infrastructure across the voltages 11-400kV

• Prior experience in a Control Room or Control Systems setting, particularly within national electrical infrastructure or marine industries. However, what we value most are candidates who possess transferable skills encompassing expertise in managing large rotating machinery, operational maintenance, and related areas.

• Through understanding of electrical single line diagrams (SLDs) and Mechanical piping & instrumentation diagrams (PID’s)

• Competent to ensure ‘Safety from the System’ and the electrical and mechanical safety rules procedures are followed. 

• Capable of overseeing electrical and mechanical activities for the purpose of safety, technical review, contractual compliance, and operational duties. 

• Track record of implementing compliance processes for grid connection points.

• Continuous professional development – Proven demonstration of a commitment to ongoing career advancement through active participation in training, upskilling, and learning opportunities to stay at the forefront of industry trends and best practices.

Qualifications

• Highly desirable engineering degree and apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Previous experience, authorisation and significant exposure to electrical and mechanical safety rules.