SSEN Transmission
Operations Engineer (Auxiliary Systems)
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Base Location: Flexible Scotland
We're proud to offer a Flexible First approach to work, and this role is no exception. We will, however, need your base 'home' location to be one of our SSEN offices or depots around Aberdeen.
Salary: £50,964 - £68,295 + 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
As an Operations Engineer (Auxiliary Systems), you’ll help keep SSEN Transmission’s substations safe, reliable and resilient by overseeing work on the critical systems that support our high-voltage network. Working across live operational environments, you’ll coordinate maintenance, manage outages and support the introduction of new auxiliary assets as we continue building a network for net zero.
You will
- Plan, schedule, resource and oversee safe, efficient maintenance activity across substation auxiliary systems and assets.
- Manage auxiliary system outages, set internal and contractor teams to work, and coordinate activity in live high-voltage environments.
- Represent Operations during capital project delivery, supporting the safe and effective introduction of new auxiliary assets and systems.
- Ensure work is delivered in line with policies, procedures, statutory requirements and manufacturer instructions, while supporting continuous improvement.
- Lead by example on safety, setting high standards, promoting a positive safety culture and constructively challenging unsafe behaviors.
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You have
- Knowledge of transmission substation auxiliary systems, or from equivalent industries.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proficient in work management software and Microsoft Office.
- 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’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.
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.
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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 andrew.torrance@sse.com / 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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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.
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