Network Assurance Manager

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Network Assurance Manager

As part of the asset team this role will assure the construction of networks to ensure that ESPUG adopts, operates and maintain safe, compliant and efficient assets. ESPUG's success will be dependent on the continued relationships that we have with our customers, contractors and service providers for the construction, maintenance and operation of our electricity distribution networks. For our electricity business the standard of the design, construction and as-built asset records that ESPUG will ultimately own and manage is of paramount importance.

Reporting to Head of Electric Assets, the Network Assurance Manager will have responsibilities for network assurance matters associated with the HV and EHV asset adoption and operation to ensure they are constructed to appropriate standards. This will be achieved in conjunction other members of the senior management team who provide specialist knowledge.

Key objectives for this role are to establish, review and manage network analysis procedures and develop network management strategy to allow ESPUG to meet its licence conditions in the most effective way. Develop and maintain the policy in commissioning and installation is also a key objective ensuring that both ESPUG standards, Distribution Safety Rules and industry guidance are complied with during the asset adoption process.

As a key member of the asset management team this role will have input to the development, review and implementation of process and strategic decisions to ensure that effective asset management and regulatory outcomes are achieved, and business targets met.

Responsible for building close relationships with industrial stakeholders, ESPUG's portfolio of ICP partners, Contractors, Emergency Service and Maintenance Service Providers.

Ensure that the asset condition analysis is conducted and relevant measures are in place to contain the risks from any defects.

Key Responsibilities

• Accountable for the quality and compliance of asset construction and operations by:
• Establishing and managing network analysis procedures and conducting network studies based on the established interval to ensure network compliance including load flows, fault levels, system voltage under various operating conditions, power quality monitoring etc
• Developing, reviewing and managing network management strategy to establish the substation control and data acquisition (SCADA) schemes and understand the demand profiles and capacities available within the network including HV and LV network monitoring
• Developing, reviewing and maintaining the commissioning policy and processes including the requirement of commissioning and on-site test witnessing
• Establishing and maintaining the policy/code of practice for the statutory and operational labelling of assets to ensure the compliance against ESQCR.
• Developing and managing LV fault finding procedure and ensuring the compliance in its implementation.
• Engaging with industrial partners to develop and review the generation connection procedure
• Engaging in regular technical and compliance discussions with Customers and industrial stakeholder to support delivery of risk-based inspection and maintenance programme for both HV and EHV networks.
• Conducting asset condition analysis and defect/NCR trend analysis to inform the policy decision and operational investment.
• Reporting on safety and technical non-conformances, compilation of information and managing targeted interventions including drafting of Technical & Safety Bulletins.
• Supporting ESP asset maintenance programme (electric), and that Service Providers produce a safe, compliant and efficient service

Key Skills

• Candidate should have electrical engineering background with degree qualification and several years' experience in electricity distribution/transmission network planning and network management. Chartership would be an advantage, though not essential.
• Specific key skill requirements:
• Excellent relationship management skills across the business and with customers, consumers and service providers.
• Experience of delivery, installation, operation and maintenance and management electricity distribution networks operating at up to 132kV.
• Knowledge of the Regulatory and HSE Framework.
• Knowledge of the philosophy and principles relating to the design electricity distribution networks including protection and SCADA.
• Knowledge of the management of the planning, construction and operation of electricity networks . Knowledge of the selection and procurement of materials.
• Knowledge electricity industry Standards, Recommendations, Specifications and Legislation relevant to the construction and operation of gas and electricity distribution networks.
• Computer Literate.
• An innovative approach to problem solving.
• An ability to adopt a wider perspective than the immediate bounds of the job description.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.