Thermal - Control & Instrumentation Engineer

Base Location: Atwick / Aldbrough

Salary: £50,100 - £75,100 depending on skills and experience + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time

The role

As Control and Instrument Engineer, you’ll be responsible for the maintenance, optimisation and ongoing development of Instrumentation and Control (I&C) systems across our Gas Storage Sites. This role is critical in ensuring the safe, efficient and reliable operation of assets, enabling the effective processing of shipper nominations for both gas withdrawal and injection.

Some of your main accountabilities will include;

• Defining requirements and establishing inspection and maintenance contracts, including preparing documentation and supporting tender evaluations to secure best-value outcomes for the business.
• Maintaining accurate records to meet legislative requirements relating to plant maintenance schedules, inspections and compliance activities.
• Monitoring inspection schedules to ensure activities are completed on time and that recommendations from testing and examining authorities are effectively actioned.
• Supporting preparation of the site instrument revenue budget and manage your own area budget, controlling costs in line with agreed requirements. 
• Ensuring new plant complies with current standards and develop maintenance schedules and programmes that support safe, reliable and efficient operation.

To be successful in this role, we would love you to have;

• A degree-level qualification in Instrument Engineering, or equivalent experience, with up-to-date knowledge of working in hazardous areas and suitable qualifications in the design and maintenance of instrument systems.
• Experience working with similar high-consequence assets, ideally within Upper Tier COMAH environments.
• Experience in the design and maintenance of ATEX-rated equipment, supported by relevant training or qualifications.
• Strong DCS programming experience, with an understanding of cyber security requirements for plant-based DCS, SCADA and similar systems.
• An analytical mindset, with the ability to use your experience to develop innovative solutions and systems that support the legal operating framework of the Gas Storage business.

Safety is at the heart of everything we do and you will actively promote the safety culture as well as performing and participating in the investigation of incidents/hazards and remediates the actions developed from these investigations.

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 Thermal keep the lights on for millions of people 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 pamela.hendry@sse.com 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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