Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

About our Business

SSE Thermal is on a mission to deliver the flexible energy needed today while powering the transition to net zero. Our 600+ employees play a crucial role in keeping the lights on across the UK and Ireland and we're rising to the low-carbon challenge with our teams at the cutting-edge of vital technologies. We're developing ground-breaking carbon capture and storage projects and progressing plans for what could be the world's first hydrogen-fired power station, as well as a major hydrogen storage facility and exploring other exciting options as we decarbonise. We've already achieved a lot - but we're just getting started. As part of SSE, which could invest in excess of £40bn across the next decade, we're at the forefront of the energy transition - so come join us as we continue to grow and power change.

To find out more, read this blog from Catherine Raw, our Managing Director, on our critical role in delivering net zero.

About the Role

Base Location: Keadby Power Station, Lincolnshire

Salary: £45,400 - £68,200 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

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

We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our team at Keadby Power Station.

Your role will provide a comprehensive, professional Maintenance Engineering service for all station equipment, ensuring that the safety, reliability, flexibility and efficiency of the plant and equipment is maintained to meet the Companys requirements. As a key member of the Maintenance department, you will support making significant contributions to the short term station strategy.

Main tasks and responsibilities are:

- The organisation and delivery of day to day proactive and reactive maintenance of station plant and apparatus, including resource planning, budgeting and personnel / contractor management.

- To appraise, supervise, implement General / Specific safety, and set to work the maintenance technicians and contractors.

- Ensure that Safety, Health & Environmental aspects of Keadby plant operation are given equal priority to business objectives and actively contribute to the continuous improvement of SHE performance at the plant.

- Support deliver the maintenance strategy stipulated by the Engineering department and based upon risk assessment, with particular attention to equipment safety, availability, reliability, flexibility and efficiency

- During outage periods, provide all necessary support and resource to the Engineering department where applicable and available.

- Manage contractors and contracts where applicable.

What do I need?

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

- Degree qualified in a relevant Engineering Discipline, or comparable qualification preferred, equivalent work experience will also be considered.

- Engineering and/or Maintenance experience from Power Station (CCGT) or from other comparable industries (Oil and Gas, Energy, Heavy industry).

- Comprehensive understanding of mechanical systems, ideally including the following plant and equipment.

- Valves, Pumps, Pressure Systems (PSSR), HRSGs, Overhead Cranes (LOLER).

- Competent in the use of Maximo (or similar Asset Management Software) for work management and procurement.

- Supervisory qualities, previous people management experience would be advantageous.

- NEBOSH certification (or working towards).

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 Hannah on 01738 341147.

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.