OT Technical Engineer

About the Role

Base Location: Perth

Salary: £46,626 - £60,730 and range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

We are recruiting heavily within our OT team and would be happy to welcome candidates with multiple levels of experience, if you have some but not all of the knowledge/experience listed below but think this position would be of interest then please submit an application.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

What is the Role?

We are currently recruiting for an Operational Technology Engineer to join the SSEN Transmission Operational Technology team. Working as part of the Technology Operations team (TechOps), you will be responsible for providing support to the Transmission Control Centre for all OT applications by responding to requests and faults, helping improve proactive monitoring, eradicating repetitive incidents, and reducing failures in our diverse suite of OT systems.

This in-turn will improve the reliability of the SSEN Transmission assets, reducing costs and raising the efficiency of the business. You will be working with our key critical control systems, GE PowerOn, AVEVA PI and others.

As an OT Technical Engineer, you'll play a significant part in the successful delivery of projects involving the commissioning and monitoring of many of the new cyber security systems that will be implemented in the RIIO-T2 & T3 periods.

Key responsibilities for this role will include:

- Help with investigating and resolving faults. This may lead to being part of a 24-hour standby rota.

- Work closely with the Transmission Control Centre to determine the causes of OT failures and drive improvement plans. This will include detailed analysis of failures/trends, based on weather, electrical load, repetitive failures, and other causes.

- Help introduce new technologies, help deliver detailed proof of concepts, research developing industry trends and recommend strategic improvements.

- You will be involved in the Cyber Security Transmission OT systems, by actively monitoring and reviewing the health and security of these systems. This will include participating in Cyber Response Activities (both actual and mock).

What do I need?

- Degree level (or equivalent) qualification in a Computing, Engineering or Science based discipline or experience of working with OT systems, including analysis into failure trends and fault finding.

- Appreciation of the trends in cyber security and knowledge of communications architectures used to support OT systems.

- Ideally you will have knowledge of AVEVA PI and GE PowerOn, although training will be provided.

- Excellent relationship building and communication skills to meet and exceed the needs of our customers and suppliers.

- Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a small team is fundamental to this role.

It is an essential requirement for this role that you have a full, current driving licence.

Candidates for this role will be required to obtain vetting to SC level through UK Government. The criteria normally includes 5 years UK residency, further information can be found here: United Kingdom Security Vetting: Applicant - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

SSE IT underpins the technology needs of all the different businesses that make up the SSE group. From emerging technologies to data and analytics to cyber security - we power SSE's growth and enable it to generate value, while keeping it secure. As a trusted business partner that helps SSE lead in a low carbon world, we are proud of our service. Working for SSE IT is all about equipping SSE for now and the future.

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Laura on 01738 341814.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.