Tarbert New Generation Senior E & I Engineer

Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in Tarbert Power Station.

Salary: €65,300 - €97,900 depending on skills and experience + 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

As Senior E&I Engineer, you’ll provide professional engineering support for Electrical, Control and Instrumentation (EC&I) equipment, ensuring plant and systems operate safely, reliably and efficiently. You’ll help maintain asset integrity and performance to meet business requirements in the short, medium and long term. As a key member of the engineering team, you’ll contribute to station strategy and support delivery of the station business plan.

Some of your other main accountabilities will include;

-Manage an agreed programme of work during unit overhauls and projects, from scope definition through to execution, commissioning and close-out, ensuring delivery to budget, quality, timescales and technical requirements.

-Contribute to an effective engineering and maintenance structure, enabling the team to meet agreed targets and make best use of station and contractor resources.

-Provide technical advice and support to the Production team to optimise plant operation and maintain the technical health of the asset.

-Develop and deliver an engineering strategy informed by risk assessment, setting appropriate standards and driving best practice and continuous improvement.

-Support fault investigation and problem solving for EC&I systems, identifying root cause and implementing effective corrective and preventative actions.

To be successful in this role, we would love you to have;

-A proven background and experience operating within a similar role.

-A strong understanding of business processes required to operate, maintain and control power plant systems.

-Confidence in building effective working relationships with suppliers and contractors, focusing on service, quality and continuous improvement.

-An understanding of how to use data to support decision-making and improve performance.

-A demonstrable commitment to safety, integrity and collaboration.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030. 

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 pamela.hendry@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.

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