DSO Network Options Analyst

UK Power Networks (Operations) Ltd
DSO Network Options Analyst Reference Number 76994 This DSO Network Options Analyst will report to the Network Options Manager/Engineer and will work within the DSO directorate based in our London office. You will be permanent employee. You will attract a salary of £41,971.00 and a bonus of 3% Close Date: 19/06/2023 All applications will be reviewed after the close date. We also provide the following additional benefits Annual Leave Personal Pension Plan – Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%) Tenancy Loan Deposit scheme Tax efficient benefits: cycle to work scheme Season ticket loan Occupational Health support Switched On – scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers products. Supplier discounts, such as O2, EE, Vauxhall cars, Universal tyres Discounted access to sports and social clubs Employee Assistance Programme. Join the UK’s first ever independent Distribution System Operator (DSO). As our team is growing, we’re looking for data-driven, creative individuals who want to make a difference and help the UK deliver Net Zero. UK Power Networks’ infrastructure facilitates the connection and operation of low carbon assets, such as electric vehicles, solar farms, grid scale batteries, and wind turbines, to power the UK’s low carbon transition. We aim to be the most efficient DSO. Hence, we are establishing a state-of-the-art investment framework to develop and operate our distribution system. This involves the design and evolution of the Distribution Network Options Assessment process (DNOA) and other frameworks that will underpin the delivery of our RIIO – ED2 business plan. Hence, we need skills like yours to help us move faster. Making clear choices on solutions to system needs through a transparent decision-making framework to achieve the lowest-cost outcomes for UKPN’s customers is a central tenet of UKPN’s DSO. Our DSO Strategy, part of the ED2 Business Plan, sets out that the Distribution Network Options Assessment (DNOA) process, will ensure all available network and non-network options are assessed according to an open common framework. This is designed to give all partners confidence that decisions are always being made in the best interests of customers in an unbiased way. You will be in an important role in the Network Options team. Whilst the role will work with the Network Options Engineer, you will have to be comfortable working independently. You will also have to take ownership of requests within an uncertain and constantly changing business environment. You will help deliver value to the business and make an impact within the electricity distribution industry. This post will be based at Newington House in London although your work may involve visits to other locations. Job Purpose & Accountabilities: You will support the design, evolution, and delivery of the Distribution Network Options Assessment framework (DNOA), any associated processes and the development of related frameworks to promote the efficient operation of the distribution system. More specifically you will: Provide analytical support to the DNOA team. Coordinate with other teams within the Network Strategy team, such as the Networks Insight, and the wider DSO directorate, including the Flexibility Markets team. Coordinate with other DNO teams, such as the Infrastructure Planning teams. Support the publication of relevant documentation, including any relevant regulatory submissions. Contribute to the engagement with external partners. Coordinate the development of any supporting IT capabilities required. Provide analysis and modelling to monitor and inform the setting of business targets, including our commitment for £410m of savings during ED2. Qualifications: A degree or equivalent experience in power systems/electrical engineering or other quantitative discipline. You will have experience working in an electricity networks business(es). Understanding of networks businesses’ planning activities and processes for assessing solutions to network needs. A high level of business, environmental, safety, financial, and regulatory awareness. Process mapping experience using relevant IT software. Experience in scripting programming using Python or other programming languages You will have an understanding of the UK energy system, including its structure, markets and expected developments. Structure problems or requirements in a fast-moving or uncertain environment and develop well-reasoned and evidenced solutions. You should have the following qualities: You will have strong data interpretation skills You will adjust well in a complex and fast-moving environment. Good team working skills to quickly build relationships with others to achieve our goals. You will look for innovation and continuous improvement opportunities. Safety and environmental awareness. Development: Joining the DSO team poses an exciting opportunity, should you not have the full range of essential skills, qualifications and competencies listed above, there may be an opportunity for further training to equip you. If you do not have all relevant competencies for the core grade, it will be appropriate to appoint at a lower grade until they have developed the required competencies. Health & Safety Responsibilities Managers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e. public, visitors and employees of other organisations. This includes briefing individuals working for them and ensuring there is the necessary understanding, competence and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment. Employees will ensure they fully understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. Similarly where work activities can have an adverse impact upon the environment, and particularly where there are legal requirements, employees will understand those impacts and the controls they must ensure are applied. If in doubt ask! We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace