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OverviewThe safe and efficient operation of our assets is key to our business, without our assets our business doesn’t exist. As an Engineer, you will support daily cable operations, monitoring contractors and ensuring our suppliers deliver to the expected standards. The team is responsible for oversight on our cables in the UK and France. You will also be expected to become familiar with our converter station assets, access arrangements and emergency procedures to support their daily operation if required. You will be part of a 24/7 on-call team to support incident response and issue resolution. Due the security requirements of working within the Channel Tunnel complex, enhanced security checks will need to be completed prior to the role being formally offered. The role has no direct reports but will be required to work with external suppliers, consultants and contractors.Main responsibilitiesDaily OperationsEngaging with suppliers and contractors to support operationsBuilding relationships with stakeholders to facilitate efficient daily operationsIdentify improvements required within daily operationsEnsuring that security, health, safety, and environmental policies and regulations are followedProviding technical guidance and advice, resolving technical issues, and checking drawings and specificationMonitor operational expenditure and make recommendations on cost savingSupport the scoping and delivery of projects that improve daily operations Risk ManagementIdentify and document risks that would lead to an outage if they occurred and support their prevention and mitigationEffective document management, preparing site reports, logging progress, and maintaining accurate recordsReview and comment on contractors Risk Assessments and Method Statements in respect of General Safety Incident ResponseSupporting the running of outage simulations and ensure we have the procedures in place to mitigate risksJoin ‘On-call Team’ which provides 24/7 remote and on-site response on a rota basis to manage operational issues on the interconnector ReportingSupport effective reporting on internal performance and contractor performance Minimum Standards & Selection CriteriaExperience requiredMinimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role at an interconnector, windfarm, transmission system operator or power generatorBasic knowledge of operational and maintenance requirements for HVDC equipmentDemonstrable experience of monitoring contractors, reviewing Risk Assessment Method StatementsExperience in and the understanding of fault-finding process and asset related incident investigation EducationEducated to A level / NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) in mechanical or electrical engineering or other relevant qualification and/or work experience Skills and CompetenciesGood written and verbal communication skillsCompetent in the use of Microsoft suite of productsAttention to detail and a strong focus on getting things right in the first placeOrganised and analytical with an attention to detailAbility to work under pressure in a continually growing environmentProactive and results orientatedAbility to maintain strong professional relationships with internal and external stakeholdersAlways uphold the reputation of the CompanyCollaborative team playerFluent in English. Knowledge of French would be advantageous, but not essentialFrequent travel will be required between Folkestone Calais (France) and London