OT Senior Engineer

Base Location: Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen, Inverness, Reading, Havant. 

Salary: £61,620 - £72,592 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

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

The Role

Support the Enterprise Control Centre (ECC) business critical Operational Technology (OT) real time systems that are necessary to monitor and control electrical networks. This will include day-to-day monitoring and issue resolution on our primary OT Applications including GE PowerOn Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS), data historian and SCADA simulation as well as proactive support and improvement of such applications.

The role will also work closely with support engineering on substation telemetry, automation systems and communication systems as well as project engineering for OT projects including the design, build and operations of upgrades and enhancements to operational applications and their infrastructure.

You will

• Act as subject matter expert for OT applications including GE PowerOn ADMS, data historian and SIM SCADA

• Monitor the ongoing health and performance of the GE PowerOn ADMS, data historian and SIM SCADA application ensuring changes to the environment are formally managed, requests and incidents are actioned and resolved in a timely manner and continuous improvement is a focus.

• Working with support and project teams: Design, build, configure, test and deliver OT real time system application upgrades and changes ensuring that they meet appropriate company and industry OT Security best practices and procedures.

• Build a strong engagement with the operational control room team, supporting them day to day with requests and incidents relating to the OT applications and working with them on system enhancements, new capability demand

• Coordinate technical response to incidents/tests to recover OT applications as quickly as possible, communicating and collaborating with business continuity and cyber risk and information security teams and driving lessons learned and improvements from response to such incidents and tests.

You have

• Proven experience in GE PowerOn ADMS, Data historian, SIM SCADA with detailed knowledge and technical ability with regard to system configuration and management
• Strong working knowledge of OT networks, SCADA, ICS, and secure infrastructure design and delivery
• Focus on championing secure-by-design and cyber security best practice and familiar with NIS, CAF and IEC 62443 
• Excellent communication skills, able to build strong trusted partnerships with operational control teams, infrastructure and network delivery teams both internal and external 
• Service and support mindset, taking ownership of incident resolution and proactively focusing on continuous improvement 

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. Our investment will see us build the world's largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions.

SSE Thermal keep the lights on for millions of people via a portfolio of Gas Fired and Low Carbon Power Stations, Gas Storage Facilities and Private Electrical Networks while pioneering low-carbon technologies. From ground-breaking carbon capture and storage projects to plans for what might be the world's first hydrogen-fired power station, we're transforming how we generate energy.

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 David.brickell@sse.com / 01738 274 846 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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