Operations Engineer

sse.com; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK is seeking an Operations Engineer based in Orkney. This permanent, full-time position involves supporting the operation, maintenance, and capital delivery activities on the Transmission network. Candidates will need experience as a Senior Authorised Person or willingness to achieve SAP authorisation. Responsibilities include planning maintenance activities and providing support for major projects. The role requires strong communication skills and a full driving licence, with a competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Overtime compensation

Standby allowance

Car allowance

Range of benefits for wellbeing and family

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Authorised Person or willingness to obtain SAP authorisation up to 400kV.
• Understanding of CDM regulations and operational safety awareness.
• Full current driving licence is required due to travel needs.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, scheduling, and delivery of maintenance activities.
• Organise resources and respond to faults or emergency repairs.
• Contribute to the development of policies for network safety.
• Support major projects including new builds and refurbishments.

Skills

Strong safety culture

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Data management skills

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

PowerBI

Job description

Base Location: Orkney

Salary: £49,004 - £81,406 + 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 North/West 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 the 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 will 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 the development, delivery and 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. Contact Andy at [e-mail] or call 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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