Operations Engineer (Auxiliary Systems)

Base Location: Inverness, Moray or Caithness

Salary: £46,626 - £68,098 + car/car allowance + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

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

The role

Join SSEN Transmission as an Operations Engineer (Auxiliary Systems) to lead and oversee safe, efficient work on substation auxiliary systems. You'll work within live high voltage environments, support capital project delivery, and ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.

You will

- Plan, schedule, resource and oversee delivery of the safe, effective & efficient work activities on our substation auxiliary systems and assets

- Manage auxiliary system outages, setting internal and contractor staff to work on several different asset types, coordinating work in live high voltage environments.

- Represent Operations interests and assist in capital project delivery, ensuring safe and effective delivery of new assets and auxiliary systems.

- Ensure all activities will be carried out to in accordance with internal policies and procedures, this will also require understanding of our statutory requirements and the ability to interpret and action manufacturer instruction.

- Be a strong leader who sets and maintains high safety standards, promotes a safe working environment and is comfortable in challenging any unsafe behaviours or attitudes positively.

You have

- A minimum HNC or foundation degree level or working towards this or equivalent experience.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proficient in work management software and Microsoft Office.

- Knowledge of transmission substation auxiliary systems, or from equivalent industries.

- 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.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition - to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.

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.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

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.

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 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.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.