Operations Engineer (Auxiliary Systems)

Base Location: Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire

Salary: £54,952 - £64,738 - + car / car allowance + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

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

The role

SSEN Transmission are looking for an Operations Engineer (Auxiliary Systems) to join our Network Engineering team and support our goal for Net Zero. Reporting to the Substation Maintenance Manager you will be the guardian of the critical infrastructure that keeps our network alive. Your expertise in auxiliary systems and assets, battery systems will ensure our substations remain resilient, visible, and controllable 24/7.

You will

• Support in planning, scheduling, resourcing and overseeing delivery of the safe, effective & efficient work activities on our substation auxiliary systems and assets, such as battery systems, building heating and lighting installations, ventilation systems, standby diesel generators and EV chargers etc.
• Manage auxiliary system outages, setting internal and contractor staff to work on several different asset types, coordinating work in live high voltage environments alongside the rest of the Substation Maintenance team.
• Represent operational interests and assisting in capital project delivery, ensuring safe and effective delivery of new assets and auxiliary systems.
• Ensure all activities are carried out to in accordance with internal policies and procedures, this will also require understanding of our statutory requirements and the ability to interpret and action manufacturer instruction. Furthermore, you will lead continuous improvement of these policies and procedures and development of new as new asset types are introduced to our network.
• Promote a safe working environment and culture throughout the team and be comfortable in challenging any unsafe behaviours or attitudes, you will engage with them positively about safety.

You have

• Knowledge of transmission substation auxiliary systems, or from equivalent industries.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proficient in work management software and Microsoft Office.

An understanding of health and safety legislation, including a working knowledge of CDM Regulations.

• You must be adaptable, self-motivated and flexible enough to work away from base location.
• A full driver's licence as travel would be required for this role.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all – we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.

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 Andy on andrew.torrance@sse.com / 01738 275370 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.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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