Control Room Engineer

SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come. We are proud to be playing a critical role in the net zero transition, as we aim to more than double our net operational capacity to around 9GW by 2027 and grow our renewable energy output to over 50TWh by 2032.

Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.

About the Role

Base Location: Perth, Scotland

Salary: £58,630 - £68,098 depending on skills and experience + attractive shift allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time

What is the Role?

As a Control Room Engineer at SSE Renewables, based in our Onshore Control Centre in Perth, Scotland, you'll be responsible for real-time operational control and asset intervention management of our Onshore Wind, Solar and Battery Storage fleet, focused mostly on our High Voltage and Low Voltage Electrical Apparatus.

As an experienced operator and System Controller in our critical 24/7 Control Centre, your focus will be to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operation of our generating Plant/Apparatus and associated High Voltage Electrical infrastructure. You will have a direct influence on safety, asset integrity, safe execution of site operations, maximising generation and ensuring the best possible plant availability, whilst ensuring contractual and regulatory compliance.

Some of your main accountabilities will include:

- Fleet monitoring in real-time, responding appropriately to High Voltage and Plant/Apparatus changes and alarms.

- Operating Plant/Apparatus in line with regulations, safety rules, Safe Systems of Work, contracts, and company procedures. Including direct operation and issue of safety documents to field-based Engineers.

- Liaising with System Operators, Transmission Operators and Distribution Network Operators to issue/receive/respond to instructions and safely perform operations across boundaries.

- Ensuring timely and effective disclosure of asset availability, enabling maximum value from our energy portfolio whilst maintaining Energy Market Integrity and Transparency.

As this is a shift position there will be a requirement to work to a rota system, therefore, you should be flexible, located within 45 minutes commuting by car, and able to commit to a structured shift pattern contributing to 24-hour full year cover. More details around the rota and shift allowance can be provided upon request.

What do I need?

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

- Experience within a control room environment and/or as an Electrical Field Engineer, having held responsibilities aligned with those detailed above.

- Experience of Electro-mechanical generating Plant/Apparatus, ideally within the Energy sector.

- Practical experience and strong knowledge of industry safety rules such as High Voltage rulesets and Wind Turbine Safety Rules.

- Strong IT and communication skills. Proficient in operating multiple software platforms including SCADA systems. Also, an aptitude to learn new systems promptly is essential.

- Ability to adapt to changing workloads positively without compromising key responsibilities, to be flexible, highly motivated and have a genuine passion for the industry.

What's in it for you?

An excellent package with 34 days holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

Next Steps

All applications should be submitted online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Andrew on andrew.duncan2@sse.com / 01738 275847. 

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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