Higher Apprenticeship (Level 4) In Electrical Power Networks Engineer

• Electrical power principles: alternating current/direct current theories; dynamic/static engineering systems; application of electrical and electronic circuit theory; the use of complex waveforms

• Three-phase systems with consideration being given to harmonics and their effects and the methods of power distribution electricity network design, capabilities, complexities, operations, and topologies; operation and limitations of plant and equipment

• The operation of the electricity network in normal and fault conditions

• Safe systems of work and risk management; the application of Electricity Supply Standards, Regulations including environmental requirements. These are the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, the Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 2003, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002, The Electricity Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulations 2002, The Environmental Protection Act 1990

• Company requirements about project management tools, techniques, and processes

company engineering policies appropriate to their role

• Engineering problems, including how to identify the problem, gather and analyze all relevant information, provide and implement a workable solution and monitor its effectiveness

• Company business planning and resource control measures

• The critical interfaces of the electricity network and the impact of those interfaces

Core Skills:

An Electrical Power Network Engineer will apply their knowledge of the electricity network to perform their activities safely. This requires them to:

• Comply with company and Industry health, safety, and environmental standards, regulations, company operating procedures, and working practices

• Ensure that all safety considerations are incorporated and evident in all working practices

• Apply asset management, design, planning, control, electrical project or operational engineering principles, as appropriate to their role, to maintain and improve the integrity, safety, and longevity of the transmission/distribution electrical network

• Produce timely communications providing information to stakeholders both in writing and verbally about their role activities

• Please read, understand and interpret technical information relative to their role, identified in company strategies and policies, and work in compliance with technical specifications.

• Produce clear and precise reports about their activities to line management, other business departments, and external stakeholders

• Develop and agree on project plans to undertake their activities. These plans will contain clear objectives, budgets, desired outcomes, and timescales. Also included will be implementation criteria, monitoring process controls, and evaluation records.

• Use company IT systems to provide accurate and reliable data to support business decisions.

• Demonstrate that their work activities support the business in achieving its regulatory incentive mechanisms

• Provide information to support business planning processes about their role activities

• Uses company risk tools and techniques to evaluate and predict engineering systems and equipment reliability.

Core Behaviours

Health, Safety & Environment – Follows health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures and is prepared to challenge unsafe behavior using appropriate techniques to protect people and property when working alone and with teams. Demonstrates high concentration and the desire to reduce risks through regular monitoring and checking information

• Stakeholder management – is proactive in identifying their stakeholders and managing their expectations, presenting appropriate information to them clearly and concisely.

• Interpersonal skills - works well with people from different disciplines, backgrounds, and expertise. Takes others’ needs and concerns into account and supports them to accomplish an activity safely and on time

• Analyzing and solving problems – takes responsibility for solving problems by identifying and analyzing the issues and drawing logical, sound solutions that benefit customers and the business.

• Risk awareness – has the embedded desire to reduce risks through systematic monitoring and checking of information identifying mitigation actions on an- going basis to achieve safe work systems.

• Planning & organizing – takes a forward-looking perspective when considering the delivery of decisions, activities, and projects, ensures plans are in place to manage anticipated issues and considers contingency planning.