Innovation Engineer

Company: National Grid plc
Location: Warwick
Posted on: September 15, 2023

Job Description:

Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Digitalisation Innovation Specialist - Warwick (Hybrid) - -50,000- -56,000Are you an innovator interested in the opportunities for digitalisation during the transition towards Net Zero? If so, we may have your next opportunity at National Gas.As a Technical Digital / Digitalisation Project Specialist at National Gas you'll be a pioneer in the Net Zero Transition and supporting the business in its pursuit to digitalise and have a positive, sustainable impact on both our business and country. You will manage multiple digitalisation innovation projects, leading and executing them for the business. -The digital theme, mixed with simulation projects, supports the digitalisation of our gas network and the associated assets; this including research in several areas:

• Deploying Digital Twin solutions
• Developing machine learning use cases
• Furthering forecasting, modelling and simulation.
• Augmented, Virtual and Mixed reality development -
• Sensor integration into IT architecture. -
• Data digitalisation and interoperability -
• Cyber security
• ---.and much moreAs part of the critical, growing innovation team, you'll be at the forefront of our business plan. This is a fast-paced and evolving space, therefore a key element of this role is variety. As a true Swiss-army knife, you'll be involved in everything from project management to technical know-how to dealing with the commercials. -The ideal candidate would have an IT/digital degree/background with multiple years of experience in the workplace managing technical projects, if these are innovation projects even better. We would like to hear from you if you are a self-starter with a passion for sustainability and developing your career. You'll work closely with various other departments and external stakeholders to guide your decision making and be proactive in seeking this support and information as you use your digital capability to enable the development of the UK's hydrogen transmission infrastructure of the future and the network's needs in the present. -The most important thing is to have an interest in innovation, cleaner energy, and the ability to get things done.General attributes sought:
  • Background in digitalisation, with the ability to find and implement innovative digital solutions
  • Digital system development experience would be of benefit
  • You'll be passionate about the UK's energy transition.
  • You will enjoy working in a team to drive forward new technologies and solutions for the energy transition. -
  • Curious mindset with an interest in hydrogen
  • Experience managing technical work streams and projectsIf one of these roles sounds like you, peek at the perks below:--- -50,000- -56,000
    --- 26 days holidayplus 8 statutory days - option available to buy extra holiday days.
    --- Annual performance bonusof up to 6% of your salary.
    --- A generous pension scheme where we double match your contribution up to 6% (maximum Company contribution of 12%) of your salary each month i.e. for every -1 you contribute, we'll put another -2 (you can contribute more un-matched if you want to).
    --- Paid expenses for any business travel and accommodation excluding travel to your base location/office.
    --- Access to employee support, care, and assistance helplines.
    --- Access to Employer Matched charity giving.
    -About usWe are National Gas, including National Gas Transmission and National Gas Metering.
    In February 2023 we became a standalone business, to maintain and own the Gas Infrastructure in the UK. But more than that, to develop and grow this infrastructure to set us up for a cleaner energy future. A future of Hydrogen.
    It's never been a more exciting time to work in Gas. Join us as we transition the UK and guide the rest of the world to cleaner sources of energy.
    Our office is based in Warwick, and we embrace a blend of hybrid working. -
    If this role sounds like it's for you, apply today. -
    Inclusion is how we make people feel and it plays a crucial part of our journey. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable candidates.
    This isn't just a tick box - you can find out more about what we're doing here.The job will close no later than the 27th September, it may close earlier

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