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O&M Engineer – Cables
IberdrolaO&M Engineer- Cables managing HV/MV/LV power cable systems within the UK Offshore Renewables business. Responsible for ensuring fit-for-purpose network infrastructure and providing support to offshore assets.
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Hard Skills
HV cable installationHV cable operationHV/MV/LV cable systemstroubleshootingroot cause analysiselectrical safety managementcontract managementscope definitioninterpret electrical drawingstechnical documentation
Soft Skills
communication skillsinterpersonal skillsinfluence decisionsreport writingpresentation skillsorganisational skillsanalytical skillsplanning skillsability to work in multicultural environmentwillingness to travel
Tools & Technologies
MS Officeproject management toolsoffshore electrical equipmenttechnical supplier evaluationsprocurement processescontingency planning proceduresmaintenance contractsmethod statementsbest practicessafety culture
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
Industry Keywords
technical due diligenceregulatory compliancequality standardsasset availabilitycost optimisationbusiness EBITDAoffshore projectsEuropean O&M HubsGlobal Technical ServicesHV Electrical Plant
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead technical due diligence for new HV cable installations, ensuring design, installation, testing, and documentation meet regulatory, quality, and industry standards.
- Define and manage required HV cable spares and associated accessories for offshore projects.
- Manage assigned maintenance contracts, driving cost optimisation and maximizing business EBITDA.
- Define improvement and maintenance strategies for HV/MV/LV cable systems to ensure:
- o High asset availability
- o Regulatory compliance
- o Best-in-class service quality aligned with international standards
- Identify technical risks related to asset condition and develop risk mitigation plans.
- Investigate HV cable system issues through troubleshooting and root cause analysis, implementing solutions to prevent recurrence.
- Develop and maintain contingency planning procedures to ensure effective response to unplanned events.
- Share lessons learned and best practices across other Offshore O&M Hubs.
- Prepare method statements and implement corrective and preventive maintenance activities, directly or via contractors.
- Support the development and application of electrical safety management philosophy, promoting a strong safety culture aligned with regulatory and company standards.
- Coordinate daily maintenance activities with SPR technical site teams, ensuring quality, schedule adherence, and H&S compliance.
- Support new offshore projects by defining technically robust and maintainable cable solutions in collaboration with Project teams.
- Coordinate electrical maintenance strategies with European O&M Hubs to ensure global standardisation.
- Prepare Scopes of Work and conduct technical supplier evaluations, actively supporting procurement processes.
- Interface with Global Technical Services, Offshore Site Teams, OEMs, Grid Operators, Certification Bodies, and Regulators as required.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (minimum)
- Significant experience in HV cable operation and maintenance
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to influence decisions
- Excellent report writing, presentation, and summarisation skills
- Experience of offshore electrical equipment and systems
- Contract management and scope definition experience
- Ability to interpret electrical drawings and technical documentation
- Strong planning, organisational, and analytical skills
- IT literate, proficient with MS Office and project management tools
- Ability to work effectively in an international, multicultural environment
- Willingness to travel across the UK & Europe
- Experience of HV Cable interfaces such as HV Electrical Plant would be advantageous
Benefits
Comp & perks- 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