Base Location: Flexible Scotland | We're proud to offer a Flexible First approach to work, and this role is no exception. We will, however, need your base 'home' location to be one of our SSEN offices or depots around Scotland, Perth, Aberdeen, Inverness

Salary: £54,952 - £64,738 + car / car allowance + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

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

The role

We have an opportunity for a new role of SCADA Specialist to join our team in supporting our Net Zero goals. Reporting directly to Real Time System Lead Engineers you would co-ordinate the configuration of Substation Control Systems and ensure the efficient delivery of work activities on our transmission network substation projects.

There is significant opportunity in this role to develop your skillset and learn about new applications and technologies.

You will

- Develop the substation I/O schedules following top-down engineering fundamentals and produce the substation control system configuration files.

- Plan, schedule, resource and successful delivery of SCADA configurations.

- Liaise with Network Engineering to identify incorrect or non-compliant signals and data. Follow the change management process to ensure SSEN specifications and signal libraries are updated.

- Apply knowledge and processes to new sites and, through training and experience, apply this knowledge to legacy installations to drive standardisation and consistency across the whole network.

- Represent SCADA and Control Room interests and assist in capital project delivery, ensuring safe and effective delivery of new asset substations.

You have

- A minimum HNC or working towards, equivalent experience will also be considered.

- A robust understanding of SCADA systems, energy control and commissioning processes.

- Strong communication skills to manage your stakeholders and build effective working relationships.

- Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, advanced knowledge of formulas and presentation is highly desirable.

- A proactive mindset in advancing changes and a willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.

SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all – we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.

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 Andy on andrew.torrance@sse.com / 01738 275370 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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