Control Engineer

About the Role

Base Location: Perth

Salary: £55,573 - £63,643 depending on skills and experience + performance-related bonus + shift allowance + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time

As Control Engineer, you'll be accountable for managing and maintaining the safe and efficient operation of the Hydro Generation fleet in adherence to all statutory and regulatory requirements.

Some of your main accountabilities will include;

- Coordinating the mobilisation of support staff in response to plant status changes.

- Managing the control room aspects of planned outages of the assets.

- Ensuring the safety of the operational field teams.

- Managing the operation of Hydro plant in compliance with flood control procedures and Controlled Activities Regulations (CAR).

- Monitoring real time data to manage alarm events, retaining asset integrity and effective plant operation.

- Ensure that operational decisions made and actions taken do not have any impact on People, Environment, Assets or Reputation (PEAR) for the business.

What do I need?

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

- Knowledge and understanding of the Hydro schemes and Hydro Power Station plant characteristics.

- A degree level qualification in an engineering or science discipline, or to HNC level with demonstrable relevant experience.

- Experience of generating plant and/or HV systems and authorisation under the Operational Safety Rules.

- A flexible approach and the willingness to work shifts to meet the 24/7 operational requirements.

- Strong attention to detail and self-motivation, with the ability to manage your own workloads.

What's in it for you?

An excellent package with 34 days holiday 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 actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

Next Steps

All applications should be submitted 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 differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Pamela on 01738 342002.

Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.