Offshore Wind Senior Authorised Person (SOV Based)

Base Location: Seagreen Offshore Wind Farm - Mobilisation from Port of Montrose, Scotland

Salary: £54,952 - £64,738 depending on experience + performance related bonus + (SOV) shift allowance + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | 14/14 Offshore Shift Pattern

The role

Seagreen is Scotland's largest offshore wind farm and has the deepest fixed bottom foundations of any wind farm in the world and is one of the largest construction projects ever undertaken in Scotland.

It is located around 27km off the coast of Angus in the North Sea and is a £3bn joint venture between SSE Renewables, TotalEnergies and PTTEP.

First power was achieved in August 2022 and Seagreen became fully operational in October 2023.

Seagreen is capable of generating enough green energy to power more than 1.6 million homes, equivalent to two-thirds of all Scottish homes.

This role is based within SSE Renewables Offshore Asset Management team, who look after Seagreen’s day to day operations and long term asset integrity.

As a Senior Authorised Person (SAP), you’ll be responsible for operation and provision of safety on the high voltage system under the SSE Operational Safety Rules. This will be for routine and planned preventative maintenance work, system operations, and fault response scenarios. In addition, your technical knowledge will help to manage the integrity of High Voltage operational assets, where failure would have a major impact on safety, environmental, and commercial operation of the business. This role will be primarily based on the Seagreen windfarm’s 66kV power system, however you’ll also be involved in all electrical aspects of Seagreen Windfarm’s operation, from turbine low voltage level though to the site 66kV system on the Offshore Platform.

This will be a dynamic role interfacing with Seagreen Control Room, Turbine OEM, and multiple stakeholders within SSE.

You will

- Be in charge of coordinating planned & reactive maintenance along with fault-finding activities as required.

- Work closely with other members of the Offshore Asset Management Engineering and Operations teams to develop operational procedures and working practices, ensuring safe and effective management of the assets.

- Support the development and application of relevant engineering standards, and undertake engineering reviews to ensure assets comply with legislation and standards.

The role is based Offshore, so you’ll be required to spend extended periods of time aboard Seagreen’s Service and Operations Vessel (SOV), and on other SSE offshore sites from time to time. The role is shift based on a two week on two week off rolling pattern throughout the year, for which an allowance will be paid.

You have

We are ideally looking for someone who holds a minimum qualification of HNC in Electrical Engineering, or has equivalent experience in an electrical power systems environment, and holding High Voltage Senior Authorisations (SAP).

- Senior Authorised Person (SAP) to a minimum of 33KV or higher, or advanced and clearly demonstrable experience of working towards qualification.

- Good technical knowledge and experience within electrical generation and/or power systems.

- Experience of asset integrity and maintenance on high voltage systems.

- A solid understanding of HV plant operation and appropriate risk controls.

- Working knowledge of appropriate engineering legislation and industry good practice.

In addition to this, you must be conversant in the use of SCADA and protection systems for high voltage power systems.

Full GWO offshore training is required for this role and will be provided if necessary.

It is also essential that you have a full, valid UK driving license.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're building the world's largest offshore wind farm. Transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline. SSE Renewables delivers the green energy the world needs today and tomorrow. We lead the way in the development, build, and operation of renewable power assets, including windfarms, hydro power stations, and solar and battery projects. Join a global team of 1,800 energy experts powering the transition to a net zero future.

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 andrew.duncan2@sse.com / 01738 275847 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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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.

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