Base Location: Leeds, Perth, Glasgow - other locations can also be considered Salary: £47,600 - £71,600 car /car 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 At SSE Thermal, we're shaping the future of low-carbon thermal and hydrogen power assets, and we need a talented Process Engineer / Human Factors Specialist to join our team As a Human Factors Specialist, you will be at the heart of delivering excellence in safety, health, and environmental practices. You'll be a subject matter expert, providing critical expertise on Human Factors and its impact on the development of cutting-edge low-carbon energy projects. This role offers the opportunity to influence change, promote best practices, and ensure the highest standards across the full project lifecycle. You will - Lead the development and implementation of Human Factors strategies for SSE Thermal's low-carbon and hydrogen projects. - Act as a subject matter expert to deliver Project Human Factors Implementation Plans, applying engineering and design standards throughout the project lifecycle. - Chair monthly steering group meetings with senior leaders to review the Human Factors framework, update on legislation, assess risks, and discuss opportunities for continuous improvement. - Provide technical guidance to the Thermal Asset Management and Engineering teams, supporting the application of Human Factors tools. - Offer essential Risk and Process Safety support, ensuring projects meet process safety requirements and conducting SHE assurance activities. You have - Proven experience in Human Factors, Process Safety, SHE, and hazard study facilitation, ideally in power generation or a similar industry. - A degree-level qualification in process safety engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent relevant experience). - Solid understanding of engineering best practices, relevant codes, and risk assessment techniques for process safety-critical plant. - Familiarity with Human Factors tools (e.g., Hierarchical Task Analysis, Human Reliability Assessments, etc.) and, ideally, professional chartered status in Ergonomics and Human Factors or a related discipline. - Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. 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.cutajarsse.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. LI-THE LI-HC1 LI-Hybrid