Job Description

Application deadline
2 June 2025 , 23:59 CEST
Country
United Kingdom
Location
Grimsby
Workplace
Office-based
Working hours
Full-time
Employment type
Permanent
Legal entity
Orsted Power (UK) Ltd.

Why join?

Attractive offer of paid holiday
Non-contributory pension
Free lunch at most UK sites
Private health and dental insurance for you and your family

Join us in this role where you'll be responsible for the overall maintenance, operational, and safety switching of HV assets, including WTG HV switchgear, export and array cables, and onshore/offshore substations under OMAs (Nearshore). You will ensure that all HV operations are performed in accordance with ?rsted Electrical Safety Rules (?ESR) and manage the HV Service Team to achieve cost-effective and safe operations.

Welcome to OFTO / HV

You'll be part of the OFTO / HV team where you, together with your colleagues, will ensure the highest standards of safety and performance in managing our HV assets.


As a team, we foster a proactive safety-first culture and collaborate effectively to achieve our operational goals.

You'll play an important role in:

ensure compliance with contractual obligations towards OFTO in UK/non-UK HV assets recruit, develop, and manage the HV Service Team(s) in accordance with business needs prepare budget and cost control, including forecasts when required ensure an agreed format and content of reporting to relevant stakeholders continuously seek to optimize availability in the most cost-effective and safe way manage the preparation of an operation & maintenance management program and analysis for cost-benefit improvements and optimizations ensure the safe execution of HV switching operations in accordance with ?ESR develop and maintain a centralized control and planning function support the development of business initiatives such as the emergency response plan.

To succeed in the role, you:

have HSE knowledge of UK legislation relating to both general safety and electrical safety possess in-depth knowledge of electrical systems and HV equipment, with knowledge of UK and EU safety regulations relating to HV work activities have experience in heavy industry, including designing and building technical departments, developing and implementing process improvements, and experience in Operations & Maintenance and Project environments hold a technical education, such as an Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent experience have excellent influencing skills, with a personable, patient, and collaborative style have documented management skills.

Maybe you've read the above and can see you have some transferable skills, even though they don't quite match all the points. If you think you can bring something to the team, we still encourage you to apply.

Shape the future with us

Send your application to us as soon as possible. We'll be conducting interviews on a continuous basis and reserve the right to take down the advert when we've found the right candidate.


As an applicant or employee, you may request reasonable work and position accommodation or adjustments via accommodation@orsted.com.


Please note that for your application to be taken into consideration, you must submit your application via our online career pages and answer the screening questions relevant for your country. We don't take applications or inquiries from external recruiters or agencies into account for this position.