Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options availableThe roleWe're looking for an experienced and passionate Safety and Compliance Engineer to join our Embedded Generation Team and play a key role in driving a positive safety culture and ensure compliance for our 8 power stations, located across the Scottish Islands. Working alongside the operations and project teams, you'll provide expert guidance and support, helping to ensure risks are effectively managed, governance standards are met, and everyone goes home safe every day. This is an exciting opportunity to provide direct safety and environmental support, aligned to the corporate standards of the safety management system and manage external stakeholder reporting, to ensure compliance with statutory regulations / licence conditions such as Pollution Control and Prevention (PPC), and ISO 14001.You willWork closely with Embedded Generation managers and other Occupational Safety Advisors to drive a strong safety culture, ensuring consistency, collaboration and the sharing of best practice across the business. Support the Embedded Generation team by being a consistent point of contact for stakeholder engagement with regulators, manage regulatory reporting for environmental conditions within the PPC permits, and provide safety input to future projects to deliver site improvements. Review existing operational, safety, regulatory and Embedded Generation procedures to align with corporate standards and complete audits to ensure compliance. Support incident investigations, ensuring learnings are identified, shared and embedded across the business. Support the development and review of process safety bowties and risk assessments, helping identify credible hazards, prevention and mitigation controls, and demonstrate risks are managed ALARP. You haveA degree in Engineering, Safety or Environmental Management or equivalent industry experience, ideally progressing towards Chartered Engineer status or professional accreditation. A sound understanding of current UK health and safety legislation and its application within a Networks business, including regulatory reporting requirements. Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with a diverse range of internal and external regulatory stakeholders across teams. Ideally, experience in electricity generation, utilities, or regulated infrastructure sectors, with exposure to safety-critical asset management, barrier management, or condition monitoring. Practical experience contributing to risk assessments, including Bowtie, Process Hazard Reviews, HAZID, or HAZOP methodologies. This role involves travel across various locations to support business needs. To enable you to fulfil these responsibilities, as a role requirement, the company will provide access to a vehicle for work-related travel. The requirement will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and if the company car policy criteria are met, there will be an opportunity to join the company car scheme. Provision of a company car or cash allowance does not form part of the contractual terms and conditions of employment for this role. A valid driving licence is essential. About SSESSE's purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. SSEN Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future. Flexible benefits to fit your lifeEnjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave. Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. LI-DIST#LI-FS1#LI-Hybrid
Safety & Compliance Engineer in Huntly employer: Scottish and Southern Energy
SSE Thermal is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Perth where you can thrive as a Risk Manager. With a strong commitment to employee wellbeing, flexible working options, and a culture that promotes inclusivity and continuous improvement, SSE provides ample opportunities for professional growth while contributing to the energy transition. Enjoy competitive salaries, performance-related bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial and personal needs.
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