Pressure Systems 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: Leeds, Perth, Glasgow preferred. Other locations may be considered but an ability and willingness to collaborate with the SSE Thermal team regularly at a base location is a requirement for the role.

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

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

SSE Thermal are currently looking for a Mechanical Pressure Systems Engineer who will work to deliver Asset Integrity & Pressure Systems Compliance on our fleet of power stations and gas storage assets. The position is a central role within SSE Thermal and, as such, will work across all UK & Ireland Assets.

You will work on the following types of activities:

- Asset integrity and inspection support to our stations and plant, ensuring compliance with UK standards and legislation.

- Asset health auditing supporting our delivery of high levels of equipment integrity and reliability; typically delivered through Asset Life Assessments.

- Be the Qualified Engineer supporting governance of new build projects, inline with SSE Thermal Engineering Standards, where the role will be the key interaction with our design, quality and construction teams.

What do I need?

The role will suit a degree qualified engineer with experience of essential requirements of handling gas and fuel systems.

To be considered for this role, the essential criteria you will meet will be:
- A degree in Mechanical or Materials Engineering (or similar).
- A working knowledge of relevant primary design codes, as well as relevant assessments covering Fitness for Service and Repair.

- Knowledge of inspection systems that deliver PSSR compliance.
- Be a Chartered Engineer or working to toward becoming a Chartered Engineer.

The role will primarily be focussed on Vessels, Tanks, Pipework and Pipelines used within the Gas Storage Business but also our fuel systems feeding out Thermal Power Fleet.

As we develop our technology toward carbon capture, hydrogen fuel, hydrogen storage and generation, hearing from an engineer with that background will be complimentary for the role on offer.

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.