Shift Lead Engineer (Onshore Control Centre)

Base Location: Onshore Control Centre, Perth, Scotland

Salary: £69,105 - £81,406 + Competitive Shift Allowance + Performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time

The role

As a Shift Lead Engineer within SSE Renewables, you’ll be responsible for leading a shift team of Control Engineers and Technicians, carrying out real-time operational control and asset intervention management of our High Voltage & Low Voltage Electrical Plant & Apparatus, including our GB and Ireland fleet of Onshore Wind, Solar and Battery assets.

Reporting to Onshore Control Centre leadership, you will be the front line decision maker for management of safety, asset integrity, and commercial performance in real time, from our Control Centre in Perth, Scotland.

You will

• Lead a multi role shift team (as part of a 24/7/367 rota) to ensure all real-time responsibilities are effectively carried out, whilst maintaining core competencies to enable you to directly contribute to all workstreams.
• Manage SSE’s operational Onshore Wind, Solar and Battery Storage assets and associated electrical networks, ensuring safe and efficient operation. Contributing also to commissioning operations and handover of such assets to operational phase.
• Ensure commercial performance can be optimised by maximising the availability of our assets - controlling planned and unplanned outages including timely return to service of assets.
• Lead the response and co-ordination of operational incidents to resolution, ensuring all activities are conducted in compliance with regulations, procedures and contractual obligations, and to ensure suitable management of significant SHE incidents by enacting duties of Emergency Commander, including response, co-ordination, notification, and escalation.
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes to meet control point obligations & maintain a balanced network, and to maximise accuracy of dynamic asset information to comply with regulations and mitigate revenue loss through route to market.

You have

• Minimum HND level qualification in an engineering discipline with relatable experience of electro-mechanical generating plant/apparatus and/or electricity distribution/transmission industries. 
• Strong knowledge of industry wide codes, standards and safety rules such as grid codes, electrical high voltage rules and safe systems of work, having held operational authorisations.
• Experience in control room and/or operational environment as an effective leader and communicator.
• Ability to solve complex problems under pressure, adapt to changing workloads positively without compromising key responsibilities.
• High level of motivation, strong desire for accountability, and a genuine passion for the industry

Given the nature of the role, you will currently reside or have a willingness to relocate to within a safe approx. 45 minute commute to the Control Room. Details of Shift Allowance & Example of Shift Rota are also available on request.

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.

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 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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