General information

Vacancy details

Job Title

Control Engineer

Contractual hours

37.00

Vacancy location

Location

NORTHERN IRELAND, Craigavon, Craigavon

Candidate criteria

Minimum Level of Education Required

Higher National Diploma

Shortlisting Criteria

Essential:
•Minimum of 3 years' experience in a technical or operational environment, within power systems, utilities, engineering, or infrastructure sectors.
•Hold, or be actively working towards, a Higher National Diploma (HND) in an appropriate technical discipline, or demonstrate the ability and commitment to undertake one*
•Demonstrate a practical understanding of electricity distribution networks.
•The ability to be able to positively influence safety behaviours and establish a safety culture.
•A strong technical and analytical ability plus a good working knowledge of the principles of power systems.
•Competent in the use of computer-based systems e.g. Microsoft Office applications / SCADA.

* Candidates not holding an applicable HND qualification must be able to demonstrate that they hold the prerequisite qualifications / experience to gain entry to an Electrical Engineering HND (e.g. Engineering (Electrical/Electronic Engineering) - P00205-AB - Course - Belfast Met) which they will be expected to commence at the next available opportunity.

Desirable:
•Developed knowledge of SCADA / Network Management systems.
•IET Accredited or working towards accreditation.
•SAP/SAIS or operational experience up to 33kV.
•Previous Control Room experience.
•Sound understanding of NIE Networks Safety Rules & Authorisations.

Personal Competencies

• Integrity
• Innovative & creative
• Flexiblity & adaptability
• Interpersonal skills

Specific Expertise

Electrical Engineering

Employment Details

Contract Hours

40.00

Benefits

We offer a competitive and attractive reward package which is regularly reviewed. It includes (but not limited to):

EXCELLENT REWARDS
Competitive market rate salary
Company pension scheme matched up to 8% (plus SMART pension where employees benefit from lower national insurance contributions
Minimum of 23 days holidays plus 11 statutory days
Opportunity to Buy & Sell Annual leave
Professional accreditation
Educational & Training opportunities

PERSONAL WELLBEING
Health and Wellbeing Programmes
Annual Flu vaccination program
Occupational health & welfare counselling support
BUPA Private Healthcare (eligible after 12 months)
Health care schemes – BHSF
Enhanced maternity/paternity provisions & childcare schemes
Family friendly policies
Eye Test vouchers
Access to discounts / Perks card
Salary sacrifice schemes such as the Cycle to Work scheme
Long Service & Full attendance Awards
Social Club

Attachments

Attachment

Role Specification Control Engineer June 2025.pdf (620 Kb)