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Balance of Plant Mechanical Engineer
Job summary
A leading energy company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Balance of Plant Engineer to manage mechanical assets such as HRSGs and pumps. The role includes ensuring safety compliance, effective outage strategies, and managing projects. Candidates should possess a degree in mechanical engineering and have experience in the electricity sector. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and a range of benefits to support employee well-being.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Familiar with types of systems and equipment used in power generation.
- Experience in a similar role in the engineering industry.
- Ability to manage teams effectively.
Responsibilities
- Assist in delivery of an effective outage strategy.
- Manage works to ensure safe working environment.
- Ensure compliance with legislation and industry best practices.
Skills
Education
Base Location: Medway Power Station, Kent
Salary: £50,100 - £75,100 + performance related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
Reporting to the Lead Balance of Plant Engineer, The Balance of Plant Engineer will be responsible for the mechanical assets including Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSGs), steam systems, cooling towers and pumps.
- Focusing on the mechanical assets of the power station you will assist in delivery of an effective outage strategy and management of projects
- Outage planning and outage delivery
- Management of works to ensure a safe working environment
- Delivery of compliance with legislation and industry best practice including compliance with the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR) and statutory inspections.
- Mechanical engineering knowledge, familiar with the types of systems and equipment used in power generation.
- Experience within a similar role in the electricity, or a equivalent engineering industry and experience of working with HRSGs and PSSR would be advantageous.
- Excellent communication skills are essential and ability to successfully manage teams.
- Educated to degree level or equivalent in a mechanical engineering discipline or similar.
- Have good knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and regulations in relation to mechanical systems.
- A passion for safety and successful delivery against key stakeholder requirements.
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.
SSE Thermal keep the lights on for millions of people while pioneering low‑carbon technologies. From ground‑breaking carbon capture and storage projects to plans for what might be the world's first hydrogen‑fired power station, we're transforming how we generate energy.
Enjoy 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.
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Jim on james.walker2@sse.com or 01738 341514 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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