At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to support and maintain the electricity transmission network.
- Company: SSE, a leading energy company focused on a net zero future.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, overtime, car allowance, and comprehensive benefits for your wellbeing.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with excellent career growth opportunities and support for all applicants.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the energy sector while ensuring safe and reliable electricity supply.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Senior Authorised Person or willingness to gain authorisation.
The predicted salary is between 54952 - 72592 £ per year.
Base Location: Tayside or Argyll and Bute
Salary: £54,952 - £72,592 + overtime + standby + car / car allowance + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time
The role
We have an opportunity for an Operations Engineer to join our team supporting the operation, maintenance and capital delivery activities on our Transmission network. Based within the South & East region, the role will involve planning, delivering and reporting all maintenance activities on our assets, as well as supporting project delivery from concept to completion.
Successful candidates will be required to build on their operational experience and gain operational authorisations, such as Senior Authorised Person.
You will:
- Support the Maintenance Manager in planning, scheduling, delivery and reporting of the inspection, repair and maintenance activities across our network.
- Organise resources, plant and materials on behalf of the maintenance team and may also be required for out of hours standby duties.
- Respond to faults and emergency repair works as necessary.
- Support SSEN Transmission’s safety culture and be proactive in improving the safety of yourself and colleagues.
- Assist in the development of policies and procedures for working on our network.
- Provide essential support to major projects including new build or refurbishment substations, cables and overhead lines by getting involved in development, delivery, commissioning and evaluation.
You have:
- Experience as a Senior Authorised Person, or willingness to work towards SAP authorisation up to and including 400kV.
- A strong safety culture with an understanding of CDM regulations and awareness of operational safety.
- Strong administrative, written and verbal communication skills and data management skills, through a variety of channels including the use of PowerPoint, Excel and Word are essential; experience with PowerBI would be advantageous.
- The role requires a full current driving licence due to the requirement to travel to and be on site.
About SSE
SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all – we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.
Work with an equal opportunity employer
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Andy on andrew.torrance@sse.com / 01738 275370 to discuss how we can support you. We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
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Operations Engineer in Oban employer: SSE
SSE is an excellent employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, particularly in the vibrant Scottish locations where this role is based. Employees benefit from comprehensive training and development opportunities, enabling them to grow their careers while contributing to Scotland's Net-Zero ambitions. With a strong commitment to health and safety, SSE ensures a supportive environment where every team member can thrive and make a meaningful impact.
