Operations Team Leader

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

About the Role

Base Location: Shin Power Station, Scotland

Salary: £41,583-£48,296 + performance related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time 

SSE Renewables Hydro operates and maintains over 1000MW of Hydro Generation and associated infrastructure. Our Operations and Maintenance Teams are responsible for the operation and maintenance of our Hydro Generation assets. We currently have an opportunity for a Hydro Operations Team Leader to join our Hydro Generation Operations and Maintenance team based at Shin Power Station, Inveran, by Lairg. IV27

The multi-disciplined team in the Shin section is responsible for the day-to-day operation, maintenance and repair of our Hydro Generation plant to ensure it is kept in a safe and efficient state.

Main accountabilities may include:

- Day-to-day management and supervision of a multi-disciplined team of crafts persons and semi-skilled staff who perform the operations and maintenance on the Hydro Power Stations and associated water catchment areas within the geographic area. This will include carrying out performance management.

- Looking after the safety of the general public, environment, staff and contractors within the area.

- Managing packages of work and ensuring plant within the section is in a safe and efficient state.

- Co-ordinating and planning the section workload, utilising a computer-based maintenance system, to deliver the expected high standards of plant performance, availability and reliability.

- Playing a key role in ensuring technical, legislative, environmental and safety standards are met. 

What do I need?

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

- Supervisory or managerial experience, an electrical or mechanical background in conjunction with a recognised apprenticeship or similar.  

- Experience in working on Hydro Generation or similar heavy rotating plant is preferred.

- Excellent communication, analytical and technical skills as you will liaise directly with clients, management, contractors, and other staff on a daily basis, ensuring all work is undertaken to the company's requirements and safety standards.

- Ability to undertake authorisation training to perform HV switching, plant operations and isolations plus authorised person duties up to Auxiliary Plant Authorisation under the Generation System Safety Rules.

- Highly motivated, flexible, safety conscious mindset with the ability to service the needs of the company, manage emergent work and lead the team safely and efficiently.

It is an essential requirement for this role that you have a full, current driving licence as remote working will be required as part of the role.

Applicants should reside or be prepared to relocate to within an approx. 30 miles radius of Shin 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 - andrew.duncan2@sse.com / 01738 275847.

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.

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