Database Engineer

As a Database Engineer you will ensure the operational integrity, reliable performance and high availability through highly accurate data architecture construction within this business critical 24/7 systems. This will include possessing a very high level of knowledge, in order to train, mentor and pass on appropriate experience to all members of the technical team What you'll be doing

• Provide decisions and/or arbitrates as the final level of technical responsibility.
• Tracking and monitoring, reporting the progress and QA-Ing their outputs. Just want to check the accuracy of this - will the Head of Resource… do this now? I know this is a DR into you (CSS Manager) but just want to set expectations
• Interface with Internal Customers (e.g. Project Managers and SAPs) in relation to all new construction & refurbishment projects and associated database activities for Transmission (SPT)
• Liaison with SPT and the SCADA Support Engineers in relation to new construction projects and substation refurbishments on the Transmission network
• Interface with the Cartographer/QA to ensure seamless updating of the Master Central Systems diagrams and database.
• Participate in end-to end commissioning of tele-controllable plant.
• To provide Expert technical expertise to the Database team
• Ensure timely and successful resolution of SCADA Scan System, Database and Master System Diagram faults.
• Support the safety culture, ensuring all legislation and company rules, policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Deliver customer service targets.
• Oversee work and resource planning to achieve delivery of capital and revenue budgets.
• Advise the CSS Operations Manager of any escalation issues.
• Support the delivery of asset maintenance and replacement in line with agreed plans and budgets.

Do you have experience in Network management?, * Working knowledge of Energy Networks policies, procedures and working practices.

• Working knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Awareness of network development policies and procedures.
• Developed customer service skills.
• Expert knowledge of network and business data and network management systems.
• Innovative in applying the latest technologies.
• Developed negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to devise solutions to complex problems/challenges.
• Significant experience in a senior technical role.
• Expert technical understanding of SCADA Scan system/database applications and structures, RTU protocols and RTU hardware/software and RTS Systems applications and hardware.

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we'll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%. At ScottishPower, we believe it's the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family's wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action - our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world - today and tomorrow. That's why our benefits include:

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday Purchase - perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
• Share Schemes
• Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding
• Technology Vouchers - save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
• Electric Vehicle Schemes - to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans
• Healthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support
• Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world's largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network - connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It's a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland's ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we're taking it very seriously. We're investing >£5.5 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation. Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you'll fit right in.