Base Location: Great Island, Co. Wexford

Salary: €54,000 - €90,000 (including local allowance) + 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 are recruiting an Outage Manager to oversee the planning and execution of both scheduled and unscheduled outages at our Great Island facility. This critical role involves coordinating site and contractor resources to ensure that outages are delivered safely, efficiently, and within budget. Reporting to the Project Team Leader, you will be instrumental in maintaining operational integrity and supporting the long-term performance of the station.

You Will

- Develop comprehensive outage plans, ensuring all required operational and maintenance activities are fully integrated.

- Oversee safety and compliance, coordinating all Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) documentation in line with current legislation.

- Ensure technical and operational standards are met throughout the outage, in alignment with engineering best practices.

- Manage budgets and resources to ensure that all outage-related activities are delivered on time and within financial targets.

- Lead post-outage activities, including the preparation of close-out reports, technical documentation, and the identification of key learnings for future improvement.

You Have

- A degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant engineering discipline, supported by previous experience in utilities engineering or maintenance.

- Proven experience in project management, ideally within a large-scale industrial or energy environment.

- Demonstrated ability to manage multidisciplinary projects involving civil, electrical, mechanical, and control and instrumentation (C&I) disciplines.

- Experience in managing contractor teams across installation, maintenance, and commissioning phases.

- Proficiency in the use of Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), with a strong understanding of health and safety regulations and compliance standards.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.

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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