CHiME Data Maintainer

Preston, England, United Kingdom

7/3/2025

We’re champions of the North West and we’re proud that it’s our electricity network that connects communities and helps keep the electricity flowing every minute of every day, from when you wake up to when you fall asleep and all the hours in between.

A key part of the UK’s journey to net zero carbon is the revolution of our electricity industry to enable clean, green economic growth. As the North West’s electricity network operator, it’s our responsibility to lead the way, help the region decarbonise and pave the way for the growth of renewable energy and a sustainable energy future for all.

We’re proud that in December 2024 we were named Utility of the Year by Utility Week magazine who said we punched above our weight and used innovation to solve some of the industry’s most difficult challenges. Come and be part of our team and make a difference.

Together we have the energy to transform our communities. We are switched on. We are adaptable. We take pride.

Our Role

CHiME is Electricity North West Ltd.’s work and asset management system. CHiME web app holds records on every piece of non-linear equipment on our network and feeds directly to the overall data set of the business. The decisions based on the information held in CHIME impact directly on plant inspections / maintenance scheduling, capital investment and Statutory & Regulatory reporting, and impact the Network Management System (NMS) network model.

It is the responsibility of the CHiME Data Maintainer to create, modify and decommission features held in the CHiME application in-line with the state of the respective assets on the network.

The role holder will work closely with the NMS Maintainers to ensure the assets contained in both the Pre-Laid and As-Laid submissions and detailed in the System Amendment Request documents (SARs) are correctly represented in the CHiME application.

As the company becomes increasingly reliant on data to manage day-to-day operations and longer-term investment decisions, it is critical that all data systems are aligned and contain high quality data.

What We’re Looking For

• Knowledge of CHiME would be an advantage but not essential.
• Ability to use CAD/MAP3d would be an advantage but not essential.
• An understanding of the various systems and symbology standards used in Data Management, along with a good knowledge of the connective network model.
• To be focused and able to deliver consistent, accurate results through their own initiative against time critical deadlines.
• The post holder will have to be a good communicator and be able to interpret demands from the department/business.
• There is a need for high accuracy when completing and quality checking work.
• Experience of analytical tools such as Excel, SQL functions and FME would be a positive.
• Highly organised, results focused with a high accuracy and attention to detail, able to deliver results under pressure under their own initiative in a timely manner – Essential.
• Self-starter who takes initiative to identify, own and solve problems.
• Good understanding of symbology standards and network connectivity within electricity distribution useful .
• Proven experience working in a role where data accuracy is key performance indicator
• Demonstratable skills in organising and planning, data analysis and manipulation and presentation of statistical analysis – Desirable.
  
  

What We’re Offering

As a vital team member and in return for your expertise, inclusive approach and commitment, we'll provide a favourable salary and the chance to join a passionate and welcoming team. We are committed to ensuring our people are supported and are proud of our reward and benefits offer, which includes:

• An annual bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave increasing with length of service
• Private Healthcare
• An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well-known brands
• A market-leading contributory pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Opportunity for professional development through our L&D function.
  
  

Our people are important to us and we’re passionate about creating a great place to work where we can all be ourselves, reach our full potential and build long lasting careers. We’re striving to increase diversity of thought and talent in our people and to recruit highly skilled workforce that’s representative of the communities we serve. For us, embracing our differences is what makes us stronger.

Should you require any additional support with your application, or any adjustments please contact our Recruitment team at [email protected] or on 0845 366 0092 (option 2)

Any offer made will remain conditional until pre-employment checks are complete to a level deemed satisfactory by Electricity North West. Due to the of this role, the following pre-employment checks will be required; references from previous employers, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and a Drug & Alcohol test.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

We don't accept speculative CVs from agencies. Any received we will assert ownership of the candidate and no fee will be payable.