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Base Location: Oban, Argyll & Bute and Dunoon
Salary: £52,285 - £68,098 + overtime + car / car allowance + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time
The role
We have a new opportunity for an Operations Engineer to join our team in supporting our Net Zero goals. Reporting directly to the Lead Operations Engineer you would co-ordinate the safe and efficient delivery of work activities on our transmission network assets.
You will
* Plan, schedule and resource successful delivery and reporting of inspection & maintenance activities.
* Represent Operations interests and assist in capital project delivery, ensuring safe and effective delivery of new asset substations, cables and overhead lines.
* Manage electrical outages, safety and setting work to various asset types including substation plant, underground cables and overhead lines.
* Support all scheduled and emergency activities, ensuring response and rectification of system faults are carried out to the latest internal policies and procedures.
* Lead and promote a safe working environment and culture throughout the team, engaging positively about safety.
You have
* A minimum HNC or working towards, equivalent experience will also be considered.
* Knowledge of transmission networks, overhead lines, cables and substation equipment would be beneficial.
* Preferably hold SAP Authorisations or have the willingness to develop towards this (up to 400kV).
* Understanding of health and safety legislation, including a working knowledge of CDM Regulations.
* Flexibility to work away from base location and a full driver's licence is required.
Please note applications will also be considered from electrical engineers from other sectors with less specific experience, with a starting salary commensurate with experience levels. Training and development will be provided to ensure continuous progress.
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.
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.
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. We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive.
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