Operational Electrical Engineer

About the Role

Base Location: Flexible UK, however our preference is that you will be based in one of our key UK sites at Reading, Havant or Keadby.

Salary: £49,559 - £56,757 + company vehicle + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

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

We currently have an opportunity for an Operational Electrical Engineer in our Onshore Wind, Solar & Battery Electrical Engineering Team within the UK. As a member of the wider Maintenance Engineering Team, you will be part of a team responsible for the Asset Integrity of Wind, Solar & Battery Assets across a number of our Operational sites, providing technical support to the Operations and Maintenance teams.

Key responsibilities include:

Operational Duties - responsible for performing Senior Authorised Person (SAP) duties up to and including 275kV. Maintenance and fault response on high value electrical assets.

Technical Support - provide planned and unplanned technical support including technical and safety investigations. Respond to important electrical plant issues and defects that have taken, or have the potential to take, plant out of service. Ensuring sites remain Grid Code Compliant.

Asset Integrity Management- monitoring plant health and ensuring appropriate response to emergent issues that have the potential to cause safety and business issues. Review and improvement of maintenance standards.

Contractor Management - perform elements of contract management from specification/scope writing, technical evaluation of contractor's proposal, through to planning, setting to work and continuous monitoring of safety and performance.

Project Management - provide direct project management delivery service for specific activities required by the business, including safety, reliability and design improvement.

What do I need?

The position will frequently involve working in remote areas, occasionally working at height - for which training will be given. You will also be required to represent the Onshore Wind, Solar & Battery team in more formal situations and presentation skills are essential. SAP training and technical training (i.e. protection systems) will be provided.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within an emerging and dynamic industry with regular exposure to new and developing technologies.

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

- Minimum HNC level qualification in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent work experience.

- Due to the remote nature of some of our sites, a full driving license is essential along with the ability to travel regularly to SSER Perth & Glasgow offices for collaboration with wider teams.

- You will already be an operational SAP or be able to demonstrate the ability to achieve sufficient competence.

- Have good experience in an operational, maintenance or construction environment, preferably within a HV environment.

- Good working knowledge of electrical equipment and systems (protection systems, HV switchgear, electrical generating plant, HV / LV transformers, control systems).

- Be able to demonstrate experience in managing projects and contractors and have a proven track record of delivery, both personally and through others.

- Knowledge in either Wind, Solar or Battery technology is preferable but not essential.

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 Andrew on 01738 275847.

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.