Senior Network Technician

Job Description

Location: Hybrid working - can be based anywhere within our East Midlands network Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £43,802 - £51,532 depending on skills and experience Be part of something big! Help shape the future of gas for generations to come. At Cadentwere excited to be part of the future of UK energy! Weve got a clear roadmap that will drive our performance to the forefront of our industry and support the UK government in achieving its net zero targets by 2050. Were making a difference through innovationand new ways of working. Together were shaping a cleaner, greener future for our 11 million customers whom we put at the heart of everything we do. As the Senior Network Technician - Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) youll support our operations, maintenance& investment departments to ensure detailed policy & procedures in line with industry standards. This is an excellent opportunity to work with and advise a highly skilled maintenance team responsible for the safe and reliable operations of Gas DistributionAssets across our networks. What youll get to work on • Developing & maintaining a positive safety ethos to meet the companies Health, Safety & Environment objectives, fulfilling obligations under SCO/STC for self and team • E&I Area Lead for Projects Deliveryincluding - Scoping / Planning / Delivery / Safe Systems of work / Onsite Contractor Management / SCO + CDM (SCCF) Site management / Quality and Assurance • Developing, implementing & managing safe working, engineering standards & specifications across allproject delivery building lasting positive relationships with Customers/key stakeholders, ensuring all sites are planned & prepared in readiness for any works commencing. Ensuring the right people are in the right place at the right time. • Project Managingsome projects through G17 (MoC) lifecycle for work required to update our assets • Assisting the maintenance teams on work processes, technical procedures & general fault diagnosis • Supporting key stakeholders within organization & client for programs ofcapital improvement, from conception to completion including site support for Portfolio/Delivery teams, 3rd part contractors an other key stakeholders • Standing in for Delivery Supervisors and Network Engineer when required including Fault allocation, workplanning and meetings with management/stakeholders etc • Ensuring Cadents asset database truly reflects site conditions, including site drawings. Accountable for site visits to ensure that setting to work has taken place effectively, with the control documentation(NRO, PTW, SCCF, RAMS) briefed effectively, roles and responsibilities are clearly understood and followed/implemented • Providing visible front line engagement with field force, customers, and key stakeholders through process focussed team of staff to createa culture of safety and asset ownership Who are we looking for • Experience working in an Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) environment delivering engineering projects preferably within the gas industry • Comprehensive knowledge of and understanding ofgas plant and process systems • Good understanding of risk management principles and tools • Good working knowledge of HSE regulations relevant to role • HNC/SNVQ L3 or equivalent operational experience in network engineering techniques supported by relevanttraining or qualifications • IOSH or recognised training or qualifications on Health, Safety & Environment • Holds EUSR Gas Safety Passport , SCO 1, 2, 4 & 5 qualified & EL6 Authorised • Understanding of Process Safety Principals • Knowledge of Network Operationsand SCO requirements & engineering standards Why Join Us We offer a host of benefits to suit your lifestyle and support your well-being. These include: • Annual bonus • Pension Scheme double matched up to a total of 18% of salary (i.e., employee contributionsof up to 6%, double matched by a Cadent contribution of up to 12%) • 25 days holiday, plus statutory days, and an option to buy more • Fantastic career development prospects with funded learning options, including support with exams, and internal and externallearning and development • Strong focus on supporting you as an individual including: o hybrid working o flexible working o strong commitments to ED&I o generous family provision policies • Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme, salary sacrificecar scheme, insurance, and healthcare packages, plus much more • My Offers membership card - offering discounts and savings from hundreds of retailers • 2 paid volunteering days per year • Free gym access at the Ansty office, as well as a Gympass schemeproviding free or heavily subsidised local gym memberships We want our employees to achieve a healthy work-life balance and are happy to discuss flexible working options with you if the role can accommodate it. Let us know about your flexibility requirements,whether that be reduced hours, remote working, flexible start/finish times, or compressed hours, and we will be more than happy to explore whats possible for the role. Our Aim Diversity and Inclusion Dont meet every single requirement listed Understanding,learning, and celebrating what makes us different, as well as what we have in common, is good for us as individuals and enables us to work better together as one team. Cadent is committed to being an equitable and diverse employer that fosters an inclusiveculture for all our employees, therefore, all our employment decisions are assessed based on qualifications, merit, and business need. So, if youre excited about this opportunity but your experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification mentioned,we would still love for you to submit your application - You may just be the right person for this role or other opportunities at Cadent. As a recognised Disability Confident Employer, we are proud to champion inclusion in the workplace and ensure to providean environment that is accessible to all and supports individuals throughout their journey with Cadent. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process. We place great importance on equity, diversity and inclusion,and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Our employee communities Women in Cadent, Pride at Work (LGBTQ+), Embrace (ethnicity and religion), Thrive! (disability) and the Cadent Military Community cant wait to welcome you! Circle Back Initiative Asan active and proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we aim to ensure that all candidates receive a response to their application, regardless of the outcome. We will be receiving applications until the specified date above, though Cadent retains the rightto close this vacancy early without prior notification, so it is advisable to complete your application at your earliest convenience. Whats next To be considered for this role, please sub