Operations Engineer

Base Location: Port of Tyne, UK (You will be required to be on-site at the Dogger Bank Operations & Maintenance Base located at Port of Tyne at least 3 days a week.)

Salary: £50,100-£62,100 depending on skills and experience + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Operations Engineer to play a key role in the safe, efficient operation of one of the world’s largest offshore wind farms. You’ll support the long-term performance of the Dogger Bank assets, alongside our joint venture partner, Equinor, by delivering maintenance activities that protect reliability and maximise clean energy generation.

You will

Deliver planned and reactive maintenance campaigns to monitor asset integrity, maintain compliance and minimise lost generation. As part of this, you will be responsible for the management of contractors , reporting on performance managing integrity risks within the following key discipline areas:

• Seabed and subsea surveys, focussing on foundation and inter-array cable integrity,
• Asset integrity management of foundations, including corrosion protection systems
• Management of strategic spares including inter-array cable storage
• Contract management of the inspection of WTG and OSP lifting and safety equipment

You will provide support and collaborate with other asset O&M engineers to support the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of all wind farm assets, whilst ensuring high quality maintenance and safety information is captured and processed in line with management system processes. The role will require to be part of an on-call rotation for the windfarms. There will also be a requirement for offshore visits, for which GWO training will be required.

You have

• Experience working in offshore wind or a comparable technical environment, ideally with an engineering qualification (equivalent experience considered).
• Proficient oral and written communications skills; with ability to collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders and support functions.
• Hands-on and proactive, prepared to work offshore as and when required.
• Have the ability to pick up and deliver a wide variety of tasks, across disciplines and assets.
• Creative approach to problem solving.

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. Our investment will see us build the world's largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions.

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.