Operations Engineer

About the Role

Base Location: Oban, Argyll & Bute and Dunoon

Salary: £52,285 - £68,098 + overtime + standby (Depending on Authorisation level, knowledge and experience) + car / car allowance + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time

We have a new opportunity for an Operations Engineer to join our team in supporting our Net Zero goals. Reporting directly to the Lead Operations Engineer you would co-ordinate the safe and efficient delivery of work activities on our transmission network assets.

As an Operations Engineer your key responsibilities will be:

- Planning, scheduling, resourcing, successful delivery and reporting of inspection & maintenance activities.

- Represent Operations interests and assist in capital project delivery, ensuring safe and effective delivery of new asset substations, cables and overhead lines.

- Managing electrical outages, managing safety from the system and setting to work on several different asset types. Assets such as: substation plant, underground cables and overhead lines.

- All scheduled and emergency activities i.e. response and rectification of system faults shall be carried out to the latest internal policy and procedures. This will also require understanding of our statutory requirements and the ability to interpret and action manufacturer instruction.

- Leading and promoting a safe working environment and culture throughout the team. This includes being comfortable in challenging any unsafe behaviours or attitudes, engaging with them positively about safety.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- A minimum HNC or working towards, equivalent experience will also be considered.

- Knowledge of transmission networks, overhead lines, cables and substation equipment would be beneficial. However, transferrable core skills will also be considered, e.g. distribution, industrial HV networks.

- Preferably hold SAP Authorisations or have the willingness to develop towards this (up to 400kV) in a timely manner.

- Understanding of health and safety legislation, including a working knowledge of CDM Regulations.

- You must be adaptable, self-motivated and flexible enough to work away from base location and a full driver's licence is required.

Please note applications will also be considered from electrical engineers from other sectors with less specific experience, with a starting salary commensurate with experience levels. Training and development will be provided to ensure continuous progress.

About our Business

At SSEN Transmission, we take immense pride in owning and operating the high-voltage electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to wherever it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all - we're committed to upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future. By developing, building and maintaining a network for net zero, we're creating secure power for generations to come.

What's in it for you?

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.

What happens now?

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 Andy on 01738 275370.

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.