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Base Location: Medway Power Station, Kent
Salary: £58,100 - £87,100 + performance related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent| Full Time | Flexible First options available
The role
SSE Thermal have two Lead Engineer positions available at Medway Power Station - Rotating Plant Engineer and Balance of Plant Engineer. These openings offer a unique opportunity to join our business and help us on our mission to deliver the flexible energy needed today while powering the transition to net zero.
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Lead Engineer – Rotating Equipment, will be responsible for the power station rotating assets including two GE 9FA gas turbines and a D11 steam turbine.
You will
- Deliver an effective outage strategy and management of outages, optimising the planned maintenance strategy to meet with the needs of our stakeholders to maximise reliability and minimise plant downtime.
- Provide technical expertise and advice to other departments in relation to rotating plant, with emphasis on maximising efficiency, plant performance and safety.
- Provide technical governance, compliance with industry best practice and delivery of engineering solutions for rotating plant assets.
- Be responsible for budget ownership and contract management of key strategic suppliers and management of our rotating equipment contract partners.
These accountabilities are in relation to the rotating plant mechanical assets of the power station.
You have
- Experience within a similar role in the electricity, or an equivalent engineering industry and experience of working with gas and steam turbines.
- Extensive engineering knowledge in relation to gas turbines and steam turbines and familiar with the types of systems and equipment used in power generation.
- Educated to degree level or equivalent in an engineering discipline or equivalent relevant working experience.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to successfully manage teams and outages.
- A good knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and regulations in relation to mechanical systems and a passion for safety and successful delivery against key stakeholder requirements.
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.
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 Hannah on Hannah.e.cutajar@sse.com / 01738 341147 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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