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 treble the net capacity in operation over the next 10 years.

SSE Renewables operate the largest fleet of hydro-electric power assets across eight hydro schemes in Scotland. Our portfolio totals 1,459MW of installed capacity, which includes pumped storage and flexible hydro. Our assets consist of some of the most iconic power station sites constructed, which brought hydro-electric power to the Scottish Glens 80 years ago.

Find out more on how we are putting Hydro at the heart of our Net Zero future here; www.sserenewables.com/hydro

Base Location: Foyers Pump Storage Power Station, Inverness

Salary: £37,075 - £43,063 depending on skills and experience + performance-related bonus + shift allowance + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Shift Work

As an Enhanced Craftsperson-Shift Operator within SSE Hydro Generation, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day safe operation, plant condition monitoring, supervision and maintenance of all site Hydro plant, ensuring the asset remains safe and available for commercial service.

Some of your main accountabilities will include.

• Maintaining Foyers site plant, providing 24/7 support to the Hydro Operations Centre by responding to emergent works which if left unattended could impact on availability.
• Completing scheduled safety inspections routine checks at Foyers power station, maintaining the premises and all generation plant and apparatus.
• Supporting the Team Leader and wider site team by assisting with the planning, supervision and delivery of site work, Coordinating and completing specified packages of work.
• Monitoring and accessing information using our SCADA control systems, monitoring plant, taking action and responding appropriately.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have.

• Strong experience maintaining rotating plant preferably gained in a craft role within conventional Hydro, or from a similar industrial background with ability to read and interpret schematics and circuit diagrams. We’re very open to those who have transferable skills and experience gained working in industry.
• The ability to work on your own initiative and have familiarity with a safe system of work. To successfully manage the duties of the position under the company’s safety rules (HSSR).
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt them to all levels of seniority.
• Experience working on or operating HV apparatus is desirable but training will be given. 
• Hold or be willing to work towards achieving a Restricted SAP authorisation with the ability to operate mobile and or fixed plant.

As the business is a 24 hour a day operation, you should be comfortable working outside core hours on a formal 12 hr shift rota, ensuring safe and efficient operation of the business. A full and current driving license is essential.

Due to the nature of this role, you should live, or be willing to re-locate, within 30 miles of Foyers Power Station.

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave 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 encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made 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 working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Andy at andrew.duncan2@sse.com

EXTERNAL: Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

INTERNAL: As a courtesy, please let your current line manager know you are applying.

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